Character-Driven Coaching Course
Coaches have an overwhelming influence in shaping the lives of the more than 83,000 NAIA student-athletes. With that influence comes an obligation to develop each student-athlete in line with the NAIA’s Five Core Values – integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership.
The NAIA’s Character-Driven Coaching Course is the ONLY required coaches training in collegiate sports. Within sixty days of being hired or joining the NAIA, each coach must complete this learning module and become certified in Character-Driven Coaching as a means to intentionally define, model, shape and reinforce the NAIA’s five core values through their coaching and mentoring.
Character-Driven Coaches Training Has Moved to NAIA Connect!
We are excited to announce that all required trainings, including the Character-Driven Coaches Training, are now conveniently housed under one roof on NAIA Connect! This streamlined approach ensures you have easy access to all the resources you need in one place.
The Coaches Training will still be available on Learn NAIA until July 31st. If you have coaches who need to start the training, we encourage them to log into NAIA Connect and complete the training requirement there. Transitioning to NAIA Connect now will prevent any loss of progress after July 31st.
For coaches who have already begun their training on Learn NAIA, please ensure they complete it by July 31st to avoid any disruptions.
To access the Coaches Training in NAIA Connect, click on "Learning & Training" in the top blue ribbon, then select "My Training" and search for "Character-Driven Coaches Training."
What am I going to learn?
- Introduction from Jim Carr, NAIA President & CEO
- Understanding the 3 Dimensions of connecting with your student-athletes: Through the body, the mind, and character
- Learn the NAIA’s 5 Core Values
- What it means to be a Champion of Character®
- Basics of NAIA rules
- Getting started with health and wellness resources
- The voice of the student-athlete leading the way
Questions?
Need to see if a coach has completed the course? Are you a coach and want a new copy of your certificate? Other questions? Just ask at SAED@naia.org.
