HIGH-PERFORMANCE COACHING
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The Institute for Coaching Excellence is committed to investing in the professional, personal, and psychosocial development of coaches and other athlete-facing professionals who are shaping the current and next generation of athletes in high-performance sport environments.

“Honor Coach” Campaign

The Institute for Coaching Excellence recognizes the following coaches for their dedication to holistic improvement and character development of their athletes and teams:

Becky Burleigh, University of Florida

Tim Chambers, Bishop Gorman High School

Kevin Hall, San Marino High School

Marissa Higgins, Buchholz High School

Joyce Jones, Hubbard High School

Rocke Musgraves, LSU Shreveport

Joe Periera, Methodist University

Jemmie Robertson, University of Florida

Heather Tharp, Roaring Fork Hounds Pony Club

Read more about the “Honor Coach” Campaign here!

News and Updates

Read thought leadership and research centered on coaching education, athlete development, diversity and inclusion, and more.

NIL’s Impact on Collegiate Athletes’ Career Decisions

by | Mar 20, 2023 | News & Updates | 0 Comments

In the past, it was typical for athletes to transition from college to professional leagues prior to obtaining their degrees if they were ready to play at the next level. They would sacrifice their degrees to possibly make millions of dollars playing professional sports. Now, with the implementation of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), many of these athletes are reconsidering whether going professional before graduating is the best idea for them.

Transitioning From the Field to the Booth

by | Mar 6, 2023 | News & Updates | 0 Comments

Over the past few years, we have seen the most recent generation of superstar quarterbacks retire. Some of these quarterbacks include Peyton Manning, Tony Romo, Drew Brees, Eli Manning, and most recently Tom Brady. Aside from being at the top of most people’s lists as some of the best quarterbacks the NFL has ever seen, they all have made the same transition to a new career: broadcasting.

An interview with Joao Pinho – a 2022 DORS Graduate

by | Mar 6, 2023 | Alumni | 0 Comments

What’s your job title and where do you work? Head Tennis Pro at the USTA BJK National Tennis Center in New York What’s your story, and how’d you get here? Former NCAA...

An interview with Jeremy Carl – a 2022 DORS Graduate

by | Mar 6, 2023 | Alumni | 0 Comments

What’s your job title and where do you work? Assistant Racquets Professional/Pickleball Director at Belle Haven Country Club What’s your story, and how’d you get here?...

An interview with Michael Pereira – a 2022 DORS Graduate

by | Mar 6, 2023 | Alumni | 0 Comments

What’s your job title and where do you work? Chattahoochee Country Club in Gainesville, GA. I’m the Head Tennis and Pickleball Professional. What’s your story, and...

An interview with Vinnie Barros – a 2023 DORS Graduate

by | Mar 6, 2023 | Alumni | 0 Comments

What’s your job title and where do you work? I am the Head Tennis Professional at Williams Island Club in Aventura.  What’s your story, and how’d you get here? A former...

The Importance of Communication in Sports Organizations

by | Feb 13, 2023 | News & Updates | 0 Comments

While team success can be largely attributed to the talent on the field, there are many other factors that teams and organizations must perfect in order to ensure sustained success. One of the factors, if not the most important, is effective communication from the top to the bottom of the organization.

Dr. Angel Mason – Authentic Leadership Seminar

by | Feb 13, 2023 | News & Updates | 0 Comments

Join us for a lecture featuring Dr. Angel Mason entitled "Authentic Leadership: Developing from Playgrounds to Boardrooms." When: February 21, 2023, 9:35-10:25 AM...

Board Member Jeremy Foley Sits Down with What Drives Winning’s Brett Ledbetter

by | Feb 6, 2023 | News & Updates | 0 Comments

Brett Ledbetter (What Drives Winning), Heather Lyke (University of Pittsburgh, Athletic Director), and Jeremy Foley (Institute for Coaching Excellence Board Member;...

“Coaching for Character” Workshops Begin with over 50 Enrollees Worldwide

by | Feb 3, 2023 | News & Updates | 0 Comments

The “Coaching for Character” Professional Development Workshops presented by the UF Institute for Coaching Excellence are beginning to gather steam, both domestically...

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