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David McCann

About David McCann

David McCann is the Director of Sport Education at US Ski and Snowboard. Before that, he served as Education Services Director for USA Volleyball and was the Executive Director for USA Boccia. Before taking that position, he was Director of the Office of Recreation and Park Resources at the University of Illinois. In 2007 he was elected President of the National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education (NCACE). In 2011 he created the National Coaching Conference, which brings together coaches, coach educators, and program administrators to discuss and develop solutions to improve our national sports development, education, and performance system. Throughout his career, he has trained over 3,000 sport coaches and instructors in clinics and workshops.

2024-25 Ski Coach Certification Guide: Requirements, Steps, and Key Deadlines

Certification Requirements for the 2024-25 Season: By the end of the 2024-25 season, all coaches must hold a current certification or be actively progressing toward their Level 100 certification.

By |2024-07-31T15:49:15-06:00July 23rd, 2024|Tags: , , |Comments Off on 2024-25 Ski Coach Certification Guide: Requirements, Steps, and Key Deadlines

Revamped 2024 Coach Education: US Ski & Snowboard’s New Approach

In 2023, US Ski and Snowboard decided to revamp its coach’s education program to make it more efficient, effective and economical for its coaches. Staff discussions with US Ski and Snowboard sport committees and clubs, as well as a survey sent out to over 7,500 member coaches and club directors, revealed that there was a need to make the coach education and certification process less time-consuming, more relevant, easier to navigate, more consistent, less costly and more credible.

By |2024-06-20T10:39:50-06:00June 18th, 2024|Tags: |Comments Off on Revamped 2024 Coach Education: US Ski & Snowboard’s New Approach
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