Dr. Angel Mason – Authentic Leadership Seminar

Feb 13, 2023 | News & Updates

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 Where: Florida Gym Room 260 RSVP:...

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

Feb 6, 2023 | News & Updates

Brett Ledbetter (What Drives Winning), Heather Lyke (University of Pittsburgh, Athletic Director), and Jeremy Foley (Institute for Coaching Excellence Board Member; University of Florida, Former Athletic Director) recently sat down to talk about the role of athletic...

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

Feb 3, 2023 | News & Updates

The “Coaching for Character” Professional Development Workshops presented by the UF Institute for Coaching Excellence are beginning to gather steam, both domestically and internationally, as the importance of the long-term impact that a sport coach can have on the...

Can a coach’s attitude affect the productivity, growth and mentality of an athlete?

Jan 20, 2023 | Research

As society and culture change, so does the idea of old school coaching practices. No longer is the tyrant coach the ideal method of coaching. In today’s world of sports, athletes are more in touch with their mental health and are able to articulate the needs they have...

Dr. Christine Brooks Wins 2022 USATF Educator of the Year Award

Jan 19, 2023 | News & Updates

The University of Florida Institute for Coaching Excellence’s Dr. Christine Brooks has been given the 2022 Fred Wilt Educator of the Year Award by USA Track and Field. Per the USA Track and Field website, “This award recognizes a coach who has a...