Description: Participants will learn philosophy, psychology, and physiology of working with youth in sports programs, as well as working with families, referees, and other sport participants.   Benefit of Certification: Being a credentialed Youth Sports Coach will provide the participant with the knowledge and confidence to working with youth athletes and their families.     Learning Objectives: Participants will learn  

• various approaches to coaching  
• growth and development stages of youth  
• Psychological aspects of coaching strategies  
• how to work with family members and officials  

Assessment: Participants will design a Youth Sports Management Plan including an introduction, Policies and Procedures, through to the final meeting with players.