VHSL: Foundations for Coaching in all Three Dimensions

Course Overview

This course was created in partnership with the Virginia High School League to satisfy the coaching principles portion of VHSL’s coaches education mandate.

  • Gain a high-level understanding of the 3D Coaching Framework
  • Learn about SHAPE America’s National Standards for Sports Coaches as processed through the 3D framework
  • Complete this course as part of VHSL’s requirement to coach in the state of VA
Linwood Baker Jr.
Hampton High School
November 18, 2025

I learned a lot from this course

Courtnee Whitaker
Langley High School
November 17, 2025

It was great. I genuinely enjoyed learning how I can become a better coach for my athletes.

Michael Tingen
Brentsville District High School
November 16, 2025

Good content, but a little too long.

Chris Rojas
Hayfield Secondary
November 15, 2025

I thoroughly enjoyed the course. I was able to validate some of my coaching strategies by this course but I was also challenged in making changes to other aspects of my coaching style.

Shawn Kelley
Spotsylvania High School
November 14, 2025

I was a licenced USA Swim coach and still found a lot of information I can use on a daily basis.

Erin Connors
South County High School
November 14, 2025

Please make this training shorter.

Maurice Jordan
Graham high school
November 12, 2025

Great course

Aden Davis
Spotsylvania High School
November 12, 2025

awesome

Jason Sawicki
Eastern View High School
November 12, 2025

It is an informative course. It helps understand today's athletes and how we need to develop an atmosphere that others want to join and grow. It is not easy working with everyone involved that makes the "Whole Team". This helps with a way to balance and ideas how to change the old thought process into something that is winning.

Terry Rawls
Windsor High School
November 11, 2025

Great course, well put together and the information was great.

Pearson DeJarnette
Mecklenburg County High School
November 11, 2025

Great Course

Ethan Barrett
Godwin High School
November 10, 2025

Course is very informative and helps me to learn a little bit about coaching in that there is more to the job than just teaching your sport. Its about building a relationship with your athletes in order to further them as people and instill values of hard work and grit.

Philip Chunn
Skyline high school
November 10, 2025

Great course and I would recommend to other coaches.

Galo Andrade
Matoaca High School.
November 8, 2025

As a first-time high school teacher and varsity soccer coach, I have learned that I must adopt a three-dimensional approach based on each player's skill level. Additionally, I recognize the importance of making internal changes within myself-what I call "coaching of the heart"—to foster good sportsmanship, character, identity, and self-worth in my players. Before the soccer season begins, it's essential for me to have a well-defined plan of action, with safety being my top priority

Victoria D'Ercole
Centreville High School
November 8, 2025

it was great! loved it!

Agnis Alessandrino
Westfield and Centreville Highschool
November 7, 2025

10/10

Christopher Moran
Lake Braddock Secondary School/FCPS
November 7, 2025

At times it seemed a little preachy.

Gerald Lynch
Jamestown High School
November 7, 2025

After you take this course you'll realize why its mandatory, and you be glad you took it!

Todd Lancaster
Westfield High School / FCPS
November 7, 2025

Course was very helpful

Ioana Munteanu
FCPS Eddison High School
November 6, 2025

The course 's integrative and evolutionary approach to coaching is refreshing when compare to what you normally see on HS athletes teams.

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Course Includes

  • 37 Modules
  • 3 Quizzes
  • Course Certificate