“WE PROMOTE POSITIVE OUTCOMES THROUGH QUALITY COACHING”
– John H. Thornton, Former Director, Texas A&M University Thornton-McFerrin Coaching Academy
Developing Coaches for L.I.F.E.
We provide coaches with a series of programs and modules geared towards instilling fundamental guiding principles in their everyday practice and the development of their own coaching philosophy. We define mastery as the continual process of developing and growing towards optimal human health, resilience and performance. We use an “inside out” approach to mastery that starts with you, and influences the success of your team.
Leadership is the process of influencing others towards a common goal.
Integrity is the consistency between values, words, and deeds towards optimal outcomes.
Fundamentals are the basic elements that form the foundation of your sport or performance.
Excellence is the continual process of improving by giving your best efforts towards optimal performances.
While most coaching education focuses on Strategy, tactics and techniques (X’s and O’s), our Coach For Life model uses a holistic approach to coaching development focusing on five areas (or domains) of the human dimension: Mind, Body, Team, Character, and Craft.
Cognitive and emotional skills that promote mental health, resilience and high performance.
Physical skills that promote efficient, effective, and safe movement, nutrition, and recovery.
Interpersonal skills that create connection, cohesion, and cultures of trust. A team is greater than its individual members.
The foundation of coaching that identifies and develops core values, purpose, philosophy for ethical decision making.
Fundamental knowledge and skills that you must acquire and maintain in order to be a successful coach in your sport.
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Let’s prep to win!
We help new coaches by identifying available avenues for personal success and equip you with valuable athletic resources.
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We educate the public on coaching’s positive influences to society through seminars, podcasts, & radio-broadcasting.
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We will continue to develop our professional coaching network and provide you with potential employment opportunities.
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The TAMU Thornton-McFerrin Coaching Academy is proud to have the assistance of many great coaches, administrators, and organizations. Join the donor team and help us strive to new heights.