WVU CENTER FOR APPLIED COACHING AND SPORT SCIENCES
Every Person an Athlete.
Every Athlete Trained by a Quality Coach.
Every Coach Enlightened by the Best Science and Best Practices.
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The Center for Applied Coaching and Sport Sciences Lab consists of doctoral, master's, and undergraduate students interested in doing research and outreach related to coaching and youth sport development.
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A collection of infographics and newsletters highlighting what you need to know to return to play along with other useful information and the latest happenings in applied coaching and sport science.
Returning to Play.pdfDisease Prevention in Athletics 2.pdfCovid.pdf
We have launched the Mon Play Pilot Database, a database of youth sport organizations in Monongahela County. Check out the new website!
National Coaching Report
In an update to the 2008 version of the National Coaching Report, in conjunction with the United States Center for Coaching Excellence, we are analyzing information from high school state associations, national governing bodies, and coaching associations regarding coach education requirements and certifications.
National Sport Census
In an attempt to get a better understanding on the sport geography and structure in United States we are working in conjunction with the United States Center for Coaching Excellence to launch an interactive database of organizations that provide or support sport.
Coaching and Sport Psychology Journals
In a follow-up to Sheehy, Dieffenbach, and Reed (2019), we are completing a meta-analysis of sport psychology journal articles that discuss coaches or sport coaching.
Morgantown Hockey Association Coach Developer Grant
This grant helped to fund a graduate assistant to oversee player and coach development in the Morgantown Hockey Association and WVU's Men’s D1 Hockey thus helping to build the grassroots base of hockey in Morgantown by collaborating with the community.
Coach Developer Resources
Coming Soon! - Coach Developer Certificate
A series of three trainings for those wanting to improve their knowledge and skills in coach education and development.
The Sport Coach Profession
Coach Development Systems
Applied Coach Development
