Thornton-McFerrin Coaching Academy

Prepare, Promote, Support.

Through our programming and partnerships, the Thornton-McFerrin Coaching Academy is prepares, promotes and supports future and current coaches.

Programs and Partnerships

We promote positive outcomes through quality coaching.

John H. Thornton Former Director, Texas A&M University Thornton-McFerrin Coaching Academy

Developing Coaching For LIFE

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.

L - Leadership

Leadership is the process of influencing others towards a common goal.

I - Integrity

Integrity is the consistency between values, words, and deeds towards optimal outcomes.

F - Fundamentals

Fundamentals are the basic elements that form the foundation of your sport or performance.

E - Excellence

Excellence is the continual process of improving by giving your best efforts towards optimal performances.

Our Approach to Developing Coaches

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.

Mind

Cognitive and emotional skills that promote mental health, resilience and high performance.

Body

Physical skills that promote efficient, effective, and safe movement, nutrition, and recovery.

Team

Interpersonal skills that create connection, cohesion, and cultures of trust. A team is greater than its individual members.

Character

The foundation of coaching that identifies and develops core values, purpose, philosophy for ethical decision making.

Craft

Fundamental knowledge and skills that you must acquire and maintain in order to be a successful coach in your sport.
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