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College Coaches Academy

Overview: The NWCA, through a collaborative effort with internationally renowned coaching development expert, Dr. Dan Gould at Michigan State University, is constructing a gold standard leadership program to help college coaches accomplish the following:

  • Strengthen their CEO skills.
  • Strengthen the alignment of their wrestling programs with educational values.
  • Insulate their programs from being discontinued.

The first phase of this program will be piloted at the 2009 NWCA Convention with a focus group of coaches.  Completion of the curriculum is scheduled for September, 2011.  The course will consist of 10 online modules that address general concepts that are important to know developing an educationally based intercollegiate wrestling program.  An “in person” seminar will also be administered whereby coaches will work with their peers to adapt the general concepts to meet the unique needs on their campuses.  More information will be provided as the program develops.

Testimonials: see what coaches are saying about the 2009 NWCA Coaching Leadership Academy, by clicking here.

Promotional Video: For more information and attendee testimonials click here.

 NWCA Coaching Leadership Academy Release:  Leadership in Wrestling Shines Bright at NWCA Coaching Leadership Academy for the full release click here.

2009 Academy Coaches with Dan Gable and Lt. General Martin Steele

Coaches with Dan Gable and Lt. General Martin Steele      - Mentors with Dan Gable and Lt. General Martin Steele