The High School clinic focuses on coaching philosophy and some fundamentals of coaching. It is not a skills and/or tactics clinic. The clinic is highly participatory; this is not a "sit and be lectured to" clinic. You will need to come prepared to be introspective and share! The topics covered in the three hour 15 minute are:
Coaching philosophy and Leadership
Inclusion
Spirit of the Game/Self-Officiating
Communication
Practice and Long-Term Athlete Development
Local Information
You must attend the entire clinic to be eligible to take the certification exam. The manual will be sent to you after the clinic as a .pdf as well as the link to take the test once the clinic facilitators have verified attendance.
If you have questions about the clinic, please contact the clinic organizer.
Eligibility
To register and attend the clinic you must have completed the Foundational Coach training and have your background check and SafeSport be current as of the time of the clinic.
Representation and Diversity (RAD) Grant
To aid in diversifying the coaching community, USA Ultimate is offering grants to coaches from underrepresented groups. If you are needing financial assistance and meet either of the criteria below, you are eligible for a RAD grant to cover the cost of the certification clinic.
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You are a woman or non-binary coach..
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You are a BIPOC coach (Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color).
You can apply using this Google Form. Please apply BEFORE registering for the clinic so that we can register you and no refunding of money is required.
Clinic Refund Policy
If you cannot attend a clinic you registered for you can 1) request a full refund for a clinic or 2) transfer your registration to another already scheduled clinic. Contact the Youth and Education Manager (sam@hq.usaultimate.org) at least one business day before the clinic you are registered for. If you do not notify USAU before the clinic, your request for a refund or re-scheduling may be denied.