Coaching

Overview

Coaches have a significant impact on youth development physically, emotionally, socially and cognitively, and the need for skilled and dedicated coaches is growing. UW-Superior’s coaching minor aligns with the latest Wisconsin Department of Instruction standards and is an ideal program option for either elementary or secondary teacher education students who wish to obtain an athletic coaching licensure. It is also a great option for non-teaching major students who are interested in coaching in a school or other community setting.

Two Program Options:

• A minor that meets Wisconsin Coaching Athletics certification requirements* leading to licensure for athletic coaching for kindergarten through grade 12. This option must be paired with a major or minor program leading to teaching licensure. Students must also complete the instruction minor. (Please note that students in the physical education major do not need the coaching minor as licensure requirements are automatically fulfilled by that major’s curriculum.)

*Many students apply for certification in other states, such as Michigan and Minnesota. We encourage you to check with your state’s Department of Education to determine if there are additional requirements.

• A non-licensure minor that may be taken alone or paired with any non-teacher education major for those interested in athletic coaching in a school or community setting.