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Coaching Certificate Options

Unlock The Potential Within

Great coaches are also great learners.

Our program equips you with essential leadership skills and keeps you connected to your athletic passions. Explore tailored services to meet your specific goals, guided every step of the way by our expert coaches.

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Coaching Certificate

Expand your personal and professional background and be more prepared for athletic coaching.

Earn the Certificate

graduate Certificate

Level up your abilities. Our graduate certificate means you'll stand out and improve your skills. 

Elevate Your Abilities

Physical Education

Learn how to keep your body healthy and strong with courses like yoga, personal conditioning and swimming.

Find Classes

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Join an intramural

Team

Get in the game!—even future coaches need to stay in shape.

Joining an intramural team is not only fantastic way to get in shape but also a way to understand team mentality and forge lasting friendships. Choose from basketball, badminton, dodgeball, football, soccer, softball, racquetball, tennis, ultimate frisbee and volleyball.

Join a Team

National Recognition

Elevate your coaching career with a nationally recognized coaching certificate, meticulously designed to meet and exceed national standards and your professional aspirations. UW-Green Bay's coaching certification program is consistent with the recommendations of national associations.

Looking for more?

Explore additional educational opportunities that align with your passion for coaching.

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Education Degree

A Department of Workforce Development report forecasted a shortage of 20,000 teachers in Wisconsin by 2040. Considering helping to fill that gap.

Be a Teacher

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Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology 

This master's program prepares you to help athletes and other performers unlock their potential by improving their mental performance.

Explore this Degree

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Athletic Training

Help people get back to what they love by becoming an athletic trainer. This master's program prepares you to enter a field to grow by more than 20% by 2030.

Take the Next Step

Nathan Vandervest

Questions about Coaching?

Meet Nathan Vandervest, assistant coach for our cross country team and instructor for the coaching certificate. With over two decades of experience in coaching, he can help whip your career into shape!

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