USOPC WEBINAR RESOURCES

‘The Self-Aware Coach’ Part 1 hosted by People Academy, Phil Ferrar and David Faulkner. The webinar is 90 minutes long, but it is well worth the time. The webinar delves into the DISC system (see below) and behavioral assessments which can hugely benefit coaches...

2025 USOPC Programs for Coaches & Leaders by Phil Ferrar & David Faulkner (People Academy) We recommend following up from Part 1 with this 90-minute webinar to delve more into personality traits and how best to individualize your coaching. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7FNe-SUC7Q

Guiding Skill Development Using the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA): An Ecological Approach to Coaching - Dr. Rob Gray Get buy in and engagement from players and through constraint led ecological approach, we can provide the player with greater levels of autonomy, built on intrinsic motivation. Dr....

Periodizing Skill Acquistion by Kyle Bissell "Select your constraints and organize your activities like ingredients for a fine meal for people you love". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AoOcaGAZKE

The quality of a young person's sport experience, and the personal assets they are able to develop, are shaped by multiple persons and contexts. Among these, parents are one of the most salient. The appropriate quality of parent involvement can help youth reach their...

Below are 32 excellent '5 Ways/Things' posters offering practical advice and guidance for parents on a wide range of important topics related to supporting young athletes. Please click on the 32 posters below to read each one. Topics include: 5 ways to tell you child...