We are proud to share that over 25 IAL alumni are now working full-time with Washington Athletics. #HOMEGROWNHUSKIES x #IALFAM

DiscNW Leadership & Coaching Summit 2024 Join us for panels, discussions, and hands-on activities to intentionally foster a collaborative community. Hope to see you there! Registration is live!! Sign up today and attend one, two, or all three days! discnw.org/en_us/e/2024-l…

We recently partnered with the Seattle Kraken to train their youth hockey coaches using our holistic approach to individual and team instruction, prioritizing the overall development and well-being of athletes. Learn more on NHL.com: nhl.com/kraken/news/kr…

On September 27th, join our full-day ACCEL Coaching Certification training focusing on athlete well-being and growth. Held at DiscNW's Coaching & Leadership Summit, open to coaches of all sports and experience levels. Register Now: discnw.org/en_us/e/2024-l…

The UW CLA Coach Development team wrapped up the week by leading a training session for Kennewick School District coaches focused on culture-building strategies! #MillionCoachesChallenge

Our Game Changers initiative, led by Dr. Hannah Olson, Jennifer Peterson, and Sam Brown, empowers women & nonbinary coaches while addressing systemic challenges in athletics. Learn about our efforts to foster a more inclusive coaching landscape: education.uw.edu/news/feature/g…

New research led by Dr. Longxi Li shows that coach education programs can enhance coaching effectiveness and athlete outcomes! A systematic review of 45 studies reveals how changes in coach behavior lead to better results for young athletes. Learn more ⤵️ doi.org/10.1177/174795…

This #NationalCoachesDay, we celebrate the vital role coaches play in shaping athletes on and off the field. The Million Coaches Challenge Challenge empowers coaches to teach life skills, resilience, and sportsmanship. 🔗 Learn more: millioncoaches.org

Earn your master’s in athletic leadership in just one year! Join us this Wednesday for more information. Details below. ⬇️

Take note of this valuable opportunity to learn about coaching best practices that prioritize athlete well-being and promote holistic development. You will also hear from Jennifer Peterson, our Director of Coaching Initiatives & Strategy.

Earlier today, a group of IAL graduate students volunteered at the Women in Leadership Breakfast hosted by the Seattle Sports Commission! This event serves as an annual opportunity to reflect, grow, and network with influential figures in women's sports.

NEW: State of Play 2024 is out from #ProjectPlay and the The Aspen Institute. We're seeing how youth sports netted out post-pandemic and what’s coming next. 🧵here on some key takeaways. Read: projectplay.org/state-of-play-…

The youth sports ecosystem is constantly evolving. And more disruption awaits with AI, private equity investments, NIL, the Caitlin Clark effect and more. Keep an eye on these 10 youth sports trends to watch: projectplay.org/state-of-play-…

Earlier this week, IAL graduate students shared their College Athlete Employment Case Study presentations with @kellicurrie's Seattle University Law class, Amateur Sports Law. Special thanks to the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies for their research support.

Jennifer Peterson, UW CLA Director of Coaching Initiatives & Strategy, was recently featured on the Million Coaches Challenge Challenge webinar, where she highlighted the impact of our work training school-based coaches in youth development. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=zZwvJu…

Are you ready to earn your master's in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership? Learn more about UW’s IAL M.Ed. program this Friday! Details below. ⬇️

Calling all youth sports parents: Please take the The Aspen Institute's national survey with Families in Sport to help assess the role parents have on their child's sports experiences. The survey takes 15-20 minutes. #ProjectPlay Survey: usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0U…

Tomorrow, Dr. Julie McCleery will speak at The Ikigai Summit on Connecting Community Through Sport. The Ikigai Summit is the world’s largest gathering dedicated to Ikigai—the Japanese concept linked to longevity and happiness! Learn more: eventcreate.com/e/ikigaisummit…

Calling all youth sports parents: Please take the Aspen Institute's national survey to help assess the role parents have on their child's sports experiences. The survey takes 15-20 minutes. #ProjectPlay Survey: usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0U…