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Ultimate coaches have the opportunity to bring years of knowledge and experience to the field, helping new teams get started and elevating existing programs to the next level. The coaches that give their days, evenings and weekends to support and develop players, teams and the game do so for the love of the sport, the community and the thrill of competition.
If you are already coaching, we salute you. If you have a coach, make sure to thank that person often for their time and dedication. If you’d like to learn more about coaching in the sport of Ultimate, you’ve come to the right place.
| Coaching Development Program | Skill Development |
| Coaching Awards | Five Ultimate Coaches Playbook | Coach Membership
USA Ultimate Coaching Development Program
To learn more about the USA Ultimate Coaching Development Program presented by Five Ultimate, please continue here. To view a schedule of upcoming coaching workshops, refer to the event calendar and use the filter for Coaching Workshops. Don't see what you're looking for? Contact workshop_help@usaultimate.org.
For information on Coach Sideline Access at USA Ultimate Championship events, refer here.
Skill Development
Want some coaching from us on skills and drills to improve as a player? Check out our Skill Development section.
Coaching Awards
Coaches should embody USA Ultimate's Spirit of Coaching while instilling respect, fostering a love of the game, and developing both team and individual players. This award is named yearly for each college region in the Open and Women’s divisions for those coaches who exemplify these characteristics. See the recipients here.
Five Ultimate Coaches' Playbook
The following are excerpts from the USA Ultimate magazine of the Coaches' Playbook. Check back quarterly for updates.
Coach Level Membership
Individuals 18 or older can register to receive Coach-level membership benefits. The benefits associated with the Coach membership are separate from the certifications one receives when completing the Coaching Development Program. These benefits and other information can be found at the Coaching Membership Page.