Scholastic Athletic Department Education Program

Empowering Schools. Elevating Athletes. Strengthening Communities.

The Scholastic Athletic Department Education Program is designed to support schools in building high-performing, well-rounded athletic programs that align education, leadership, health, and performance. The mission of the program is to equip scholastic athletic departments with the tools, strategies, and support systems needed to lead sustainable programs that protect student-athletes, support staff, and strengthen the overall school community.

This program serves heads of school, principals, athletic directors, school nurses, mental health professionals, sports performance staff, teachers, and leadership teams who play a role in student-athlete development and athletic department oversight. By bringing all stakeholders into a shared educational framework, schools are able to improve alignment, communication, and accountability across their athletic programs.

A cornerstone of the program is a weekend live seminar, delivered as a powerful two-day, expert-led educational experience. These sessions are supported by scheduled virtual follow-up and continued guidance after the event to ensure concepts are implemented effectively and sustainably. Seminar topics include leadership alignment and culture building, coaching education, modernizing the athletic department, mental health and emotional wellness, parent education and expectation management, nutrition and lifestyle education for student-athletes, concussion protocol and medical best practices, college recruitment education, NIL education, club versus high school athletics collaboration, and staff retention strategies.

In addition to the core seminar, the program offers customizable sessions designed to meet the specific needs of each school or district. These workshops may be delivered live, virtually, or in a hybrid format, allowing schools to address their most pressing challenges while maintaining flexibility in scheduling and delivery.

The program also provides CPR/AED certification and medical training, available both on-site and online, to ensure coaches and health staff are prepared to respond appropriately to medical situations and meet current safety standards.

Participation in the Scholastic Athletic Department Education Program helps schools reduce liability exposure, boost athletic and academic performance, support student mental wellness, improve staff alignment, elevate parent communication, and strengthen overall school culture. The program reinforces proactive leadership and education as the foundation for long-term success.

Educational delivery options include on-campus seminars tailored specifically to a school’s athletic program, regional retreats hosted in Charleston, South Carolina, and fully virtual education packages for schools seeking flexible access to programming.

USFT Sports ETR | Athletic Department Education
Building sustainable athletic programs through leadership, culture, and education.