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The Florida State University Center for Athletic Coaching advances coaching through evidence-based education, applied research and professional development designed to improve coaching effectiveness and athlete outcomes. Through its graduate programmes, scholarship, outreach and applied practice, the Center supports the continued development of coaches and sport professionals.
About Center for Athletic Coaching
The Center for Athletic Coaching at Florida State University focuses on preparing coaches and sport professionals through research-informed education and professional development.
Its work includes online graduate programmes, applied research, outreach and collaboration with sport organisations. Through these activities, the Center aims to strengthen coaching practice while helping coaches apply research and evidence in real-world sporting environments.
The Center also contributes to the wider development of the coaching profession by connecting education, scholarship and practice.
Alignment with ICCE
The Center for Athletic Coaching’s work aligns closely with ICCE’s mission to lead and develop sport coaching globally.
Both organisations share a commitment to evidence-based education, quality coaching and the continued development of qualified and effective coaches. The Center also places importance on ethical, inclusive and research-informed coaching systems that contribute to positive outcomes for athletes.
Its focus on lifelong coach development, applied research and collaboration reflects ICCE’s wider commitment to strengthening coaching systems and sharing knowledge across the global coaching community.
ICCE Membership Impact
“Access to new knowledge through its biannual conference has been invaluable. In addition, the contacts and networking have led to new research and collaborative opportunities.”
— Timothy Baghurst, Director, Center for Athletic Coaching
ICCE membership provides the Center with opportunities to connect with researchers, educators and coaching organisations from around the world.
These relationships have supported knowledge exchange and networking while also creating opportunities for new research partnerships and collaborative projects.
Featured Initiative
The Center for Athletic Coaching is currently conducting research examining whether and how coaches are using artificial intelligence in their coaching practice.
The study aims to better understand how AI is currently being used by coaches and how emerging technologies may influence coaching practice and professional development.
Coaches are being invited to contribute to the research by completing a survey and sharing their experiences with the use of AI in coaching.
Take part in the survey:
https://fsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4OdMHVINcUeANmK
Connect With Center for Athletic Coaching
Facebook – FSU Center for Athletic Coaching
Website – https://athleticcoaching.fsu.edu/
Email – tbaghurst@fsu.edu
