UW Center for Leadership in Athletics
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The Center for Leadership in Athletics believes in the power of sport. We seek to provide sports leaders with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to maximize the positive educational impact of athletics.
We had the pleasure of delivering the ACCEL Sports Coaching Certificate training to rowing coaches representing several organizations across the greater Seattle area.
Interested in bringing this training to your organization? Learn more here: uwcla.uw.edu/coach/coach-...
Interested in bringing this training to your organization? Learn more here: uwcla.uw.edu/coach/coach-...
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
We had the pleasure of delivering the ACCEL Sports Coaching Certificate training to rowing coaches representing several organizations across the greater Seattle area.
Interested in bringing this training to your organization? Learn more here: uwcla.uw.edu/coach/coach-...
Interested in bringing this training to your organization? Learn more here: uwcla.uw.edu/coach/coach-...
Project Play is surveying youth across the nation to gather feedback on their participation in and feelings about sports. The results of the National Youth Survey will help drive meaningful change in youth sports.
All youth ages 10–17 are invited to take the survey: rezed.io/1PTG99
All youth ages 10–17 are invited to take the survey: rezed.io/1PTG99
November 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Project Play is surveying youth across the nation to gather feedback on their participation in and feelings about sports. The results of the National Youth Survey will help drive meaningful change in youth sports.
All youth ages 10–17 are invited to take the survey: rezed.io/1PTG99
All youth ages 10–17 are invited to take the survey: rezed.io/1PTG99
Coaching isn’t just about sport. It’s about shaping confidence, connection, and care. Check out the Million Coaches Challenge Practice Guide for Youth Coaches: millioncoaches.org/mcc-practice-guide
#WinningBeyondTheGame #MillionCoaches
#WinningBeyondTheGame #MillionCoaches
November 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Coaching isn’t just about sport. It’s about shaping confidence, connection, and care. Check out the Million Coaches Challenge Practice Guide for Youth Coaches: millioncoaches.org/mcc-practice-guide
#WinningBeyondTheGame #MillionCoaches
#WinningBeyondTheGame #MillionCoaches
Join our partner, the King County Play Equity Coalition, for a compelling two-part lunchtime webinar series exploring the landscape of youth sports in Washington State.
Register here: secure.qgiv.com/for/kingcoun...
Register here: secure.qgiv.com/for/kingcoun...
October 31, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Join our partner, the King County Play Equity Coalition, for a compelling two-part lunchtime webinar series exploring the landscape of youth sports in Washington State.
Register here: secure.qgiv.com/for/kingcoun...
Register here: secure.qgiv.com/for/kingcoun...
A million coaches trained — and we’re just getting started. Join Dr. Julie McCleery and other leaders across sport and youth development to celebrate this milestone and move from proof to practice.
Register now: aspeninstitute.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register now: aspeninstitute.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM
A million coaches trained — and we’re just getting started. Join Dr. Julie McCleery and other leaders across sport and youth development to celebrate this milestone and move from proof to practice.
Register now: aspeninstitute.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register now: aspeninstitute.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Sam Brown, from the UW CLA, will speak at the Bridge Conference, hosted by School’s Out Washington, on the current state of Gen Z mental health.
Learn more about our coaching tips that empower coaches to support their teams during a mental health crisis at the link below!
uwcla.uw.edu/coach/
Learn more about our coaching tips that empower coaches to support their teams during a mental health crisis at the link below!
uwcla.uw.edu/coach/
October 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Sam Brown, from the UW CLA, will speak at the Bridge Conference, hosted by School’s Out Washington, on the current state of Gen Z mental health.
Learn more about our coaching tips that empower coaches to support their teams during a mental health crisis at the link below!
uwcla.uw.edu/coach/
Learn more about our coaching tips that empower coaches to support their teams during a mental health crisis at the link below!
uwcla.uw.edu/coach/
Dr. Julie McCleerly and Dr. Longxi Li recently spoke with the School Health Pulse about our international coach education study. Watch the video below to learn what our research reveals about the most impactful approaches!
What works when it comes to coach education?
YouTube video by School Health Pulse
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October 17, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Dr. Julie McCleerly and Dr. Longxi Li recently spoke with the School Health Pulse about our international coach education study. Watch the video below to learn what our research reveals about the most impactful approaches!
In 2021, in collaboration with the WIAA, we launched CoachUp! Washington. The study aimed to measure the impact of an evidence-informed online coach education program through data collected directly from student-athletes and coaches.
Study Findings: nfhs.app.box.com/s/0js58q986g...
Study Findings: nfhs.app.box.com/s/0js58q986g...
October 14, 2025 at 7:17 PM
In 2021, in collaboration with the WIAA, we launched CoachUp! Washington. The study aimed to measure the impact of an evidence-informed online coach education program through data collected directly from student-athletes and coaches.
Study Findings: nfhs.app.box.com/s/0js58q986g...
Study Findings: nfhs.app.box.com/s/0js58q986g...
One million reasons to celebrate ✨
✔ 1M coaches trained by the Million Coaches Challenge
✔ Safer, more joyful youth sports
✔ Momentum for what’s next
This is more than a number, it’s a movement.
millioncoaches.org/
#MillionCoaches #WinningBeyondTheGame
✔ 1M coaches trained by the Million Coaches Challenge
✔ Safer, more joyful youth sports
✔ Momentum for what’s next
This is more than a number, it’s a movement.
millioncoaches.org/
#MillionCoaches #WinningBeyondTheGame
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A good coach can change everything.Together, we can train one million coaches in youth development techniques by 2025.
millioncoaches.org
October 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
One million reasons to celebrate ✨
✔ 1M coaches trained by the Million Coaches Challenge
✔ Safer, more joyful youth sports
✔ Momentum for what’s next
This is more than a number, it’s a movement.
millioncoaches.org/
#MillionCoaches #WinningBeyondTheGame
✔ 1M coaches trained by the Million Coaches Challenge
✔ Safer, more joyful youth sports
✔ Momentum for what’s next
This is more than a number, it’s a movement.
millioncoaches.org/
#MillionCoaches #WinningBeyondTheGame
The use of physical activity as a consequence is widely accepted in sports. Our new course examines what research and athletes have to say about this form of coaching and offers alternative strategies to using physical activity as punishment.
Take the course: uwcla.uw.edu/online-cours...
Take the course: uwcla.uw.edu/online-cours...
September 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The use of physical activity as a consequence is widely accepted in sports. Our new course examines what research and athletes have to say about this form of coaching and offers alternative strategies to using physical activity as punishment.
Take the course: uwcla.uw.edu/online-cours...
Take the course: uwcla.uw.edu/online-cours...
Our coach development team kicked off the first in a series of school-based fall sports coach trainings at The Bush School this week. The session focused on strategies coaches can use to foster a positive team culture.
Learn more about our coach education offerings: uwcla.uw.edu/coach/coach-...
Learn more about our coach education offerings: uwcla.uw.edu/coach/coach-...
August 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Our coach development team kicked off the first in a series of school-based fall sports coach trainings at The Bush School this week. The session focused on strategies coaches can use to foster a positive team culture.
Learn more about our coach education offerings: uwcla.uw.edu/coach/coach-...
Learn more about our coach education offerings: uwcla.uw.edu/coach/coach-...
Calling all coaches and educators! Be part of Washington Youth Soccer’s inaugural United for the Game – Soccer Symposium, taking place July 19–20 at the University of Washington campus.
Find more information and register here: washingtonyouthsoccer.wufoo.com/forms/united...
Find more information and register here: washingtonyouthsoccer.wufoo.com/forms/united...
June 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Calling all coaches and educators! Be part of Washington Youth Soccer’s inaugural United for the Game – Soccer Symposium, taking place July 19–20 at the University of Washington campus.
Find more information and register here: washingtonyouthsoccer.wufoo.com/forms/united...
Find more information and register here: washingtonyouthsoccer.wufoo.com/forms/united...
A positive culture is critical to a team's success. Want to learn how to create one? Take the UW CLA's new eCourse: Building & Maintaining Positive Team Culture.
Learn more here: uwcla.uw.edu/online-cours...
Learn more here: uwcla.uw.edu/online-cours...
June 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM
A positive culture is critical to a team's success. Want to learn how to create one? Take the UW CLA's new eCourse: Building & Maintaining Positive Team Culture.
Learn more here: uwcla.uw.edu/online-cours...
Learn more here: uwcla.uw.edu/online-cours...
Dr. Julie McCleery, UW CLA Co-Director, was recently featured on the Tucker Center Talks podcast. Dr. McCleery discusses effective coaching behaviors in youth sports, the barriers women coaches face, and more!
🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/2UGG...
🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/2UGG...
Dr. Julie McCleery: Advancing Equity Through Coach Education and Advocacy
Tucker Center Talks · Episode
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May 27, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Dr. Julie McCleery, UW CLA Co-Director, was recently featured on the Tucker Center Talks podcast. Dr. McCleery discusses effective coaching behaviors in youth sports, the barriers women coaches face, and more!
🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/2UGG...
🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/2UGG...
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Dr. Julie McCleery recently received an honor at a Seattle Reign FC match as part of the Legends Campaign. Dr. McCleery’s work was honored for her dedication to safety, equity, and quality in youth sports.
Full story: www.reignfc.com/news/seattle....
Photo credit: Olivia Vanni/Seattle Reign FC
Full story: www.reignfc.com/news/seattle....
Photo credit: Olivia Vanni/Seattle Reign FC
Seattle Reign FC Legend: Julie McCleery – Professor, Researcher, Youth Advocate and Mom — Seattle Reign FC
The Legends Campaign, a partnership between Seattle Reign FC and Starbucks, honors women for their extraordinary contributions to our community in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Prior to Seattle Re...
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May 19, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Dr. Julie McCleery recently received an honor at a Seattle Reign FC match as part of the Legends Campaign. Dr. McCleery’s work was honored for her dedication to safety, equity, and quality in youth sports.
Full story: www.reignfc.com/news/seattle....
Photo credit: Olivia Vanni/Seattle Reign FC
Full story: www.reignfc.com/news/seattle....
Photo credit: Olivia Vanni/Seattle Reign FC
Since January 1st, 2025, the UW CLA has partnered with schools and sport organizations to train over 3,500 coaches through our online coaching education courses and in-person trainings.
Explore our coaching education offerings: uwcla.uw.edu/coach/coach-...
Explore our coaching education offerings: uwcla.uw.edu/coach/coach-...
May 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Since January 1st, 2025, the UW CLA has partnered with schools and sport organizations to train over 3,500 coaches through our online coaching education courses and in-person trainings.
Explore our coaching education offerings: uwcla.uw.edu/coach/coach-...
Explore our coaching education offerings: uwcla.uw.edu/coach/coach-...
Earlier today, in partnership with the King County Play Equity Coalition and the Names Family Foundation, we organized a regional roundtable for coach educators. This summit united coach educators from across the PNW who are committed to advancing safety, belonging, and equity in sport.
May 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Earlier today, in partnership with the King County Play Equity Coalition and the Names Family Foundation, we organized a regional roundtable for coach educators. This summit united coach educators from across the PNW who are committed to advancing safety, belonging, and equity in sport.
This past weekend, Dr. Hannah Olson and Sam Brown from the UW CLA facilitated coaching education trainings at the 2025 Washington Secondary School Athletic Administrators Association Conference in Kennewick, WA.
Learn more about the UW CLA’s coaching education: uwcla.uw.edu/coach/coach-...
Learn more about the UW CLA’s coaching education: uwcla.uw.edu/coach/coach-...
April 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
This past weekend, Dr. Hannah Olson and Sam Brown from the UW CLA facilitated coaching education trainings at the 2025 Washington Secondary School Athletic Administrators Association Conference in Kennewick, WA.
Learn more about the UW CLA’s coaching education: uwcla.uw.edu/coach/coach-...
Learn more about the UW CLA’s coaching education: uwcla.uw.edu/coach/coach-...
Thank you to the sport studies scholars who gathered at UW today for the Northwest Association of Sport in Higher Education Forum.
This forum provides a valuable platform for scholars to share their research, exchange teaching practices, and collaborate with peers.
This forum provides a valuable platform for scholars to share their research, exchange teaching practices, and collaborate with peers.
April 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Thank you to the sport studies scholars who gathered at UW today for the Northwest Association of Sport in Higher Education Forum.
This forum provides a valuable platform for scholars to share their research, exchange teaching practices, and collaborate with peers.
This forum provides a valuable platform for scholars to share their research, exchange teaching practices, and collaborate with peers.
Dr. Julie McCleery, Co-Director of the UW CLA, will be the keynote speaker at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology PNW Regional Conference. Her talk will highlight the UW CLA's research-to-practice work in youth sports.
Learn more about the conference: sites.google.com/view/aasppnw...
Learn more about the conference: sites.google.com/view/aasppnw...
April 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Dr. Julie McCleery, Co-Director of the UW CLA, will be the keynote speaker at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology PNW Regional Conference. Her talk will highlight the UW CLA's research-to-practice work in youth sports.
Learn more about the conference: sites.google.com/view/aasppnw...
Learn more about the conference: sites.google.com/view/aasppnw...
Dr. Hannah Olson recently spoke at EduTalks 2025 about the UW Center for Leadership in Athletics’ ongoing efforts to transform the youth sports system through training, academic programs, strategic partnerships, and policy.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpJc...
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpJc...
EduTalks 2025 | Dr. Hannah O. Olson “Fulfilling the Promise of Sport”
YouTube video by University of Washington College of Education
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April 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Dr. Hannah Olson recently spoke at EduTalks 2025 about the UW Center for Leadership in Athletics’ ongoing efforts to transform the youth sports system through training, academic programs, strategic partnerships, and policy.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpJc...
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpJc...
The University of Washington’s Center for Leadership in Athletics (UW CLA) and the Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership (IAL) Master of Education (M.Ed.) program are undergoing exciting leadership transitions.
To learn more, visit the link below: uwcla.uw.edu/2025/04/15/l...
To learn more, visit the link below: uwcla.uw.edu/2025/04/15/l...
Leadership Transitions at the University of Washington’s Center for Leadership in Athletics and Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership Program
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April 15, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The University of Washington’s Center for Leadership in Athletics (UW CLA) and the Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership (IAL) Master of Education (M.Ed.) program are undergoing exciting leadership transitions.
To learn more, visit the link below: uwcla.uw.edu/2025/04/15/l...
To learn more, visit the link below: uwcla.uw.edu/2025/04/15/l...
Team UW CLA celebrating after Dr. Hannah Olson’s EduTalk!
April 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Team UW CLA celebrating after Dr. Hannah Olson’s EduTalk!
✔ 94% of coaches trained through the Million Coaches Challenge agree that foundational training would benefit all coaches.
📖 Explore key insights from the MCC implementation study: millioncoaches.org/implementation-study
📖 Explore key insights from the MCC implementation study: millioncoaches.org/implementation-study
March 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
✔ 94% of coaches trained through the Million Coaches Challenge agree that foundational training would benefit all coaches.
📖 Explore key insights from the MCC implementation study: millioncoaches.org/implementation-study
📖 Explore key insights from the MCC implementation study: millioncoaches.org/implementation-study
The King County Play Equity Coalition and the Names Family Foundation are hosting a Regional Coach Educators Roundtable on Friday, May 9th. The goal is to bring together coach educators to enhance their impact and build meaningful partnerships. To learn more or RSVP, email juliem4@uw.edu.
March 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The King County Play Equity Coalition and the Names Family Foundation are hosting a Regional Coach Educators Roundtable on Friday, May 9th. The goal is to bring together coach educators to enhance their impact and build meaningful partnerships. To learn more or RSVP, email juliem4@uw.edu.