Online Sports Leadership Certificate Program

***The Sport Leadership Certificate program will not be accepting new students for the Academic Year 2023-2024. More information to follow.***

With Drexel University's online Graduate Certificate in Sport Leadership, you can take your coaching goals to the next level. You’ll learn to lead and communicate effectively with athletes and program stakeholders, using these skills to become a valued asset to the athletic community.

Drexel’s online sport leadership program is designed to support students from different backgrounds and career levels, including former athletes looking for their next career move in sports, educators interested in moving into the field of coaching, and current coaches looking to improve their coaching practices. The curriculum brings together theory and practice to provide you with a strong research foundation to support data-driven solutions for current and emerging issues in the industry.

What is a Sport Leadership Certificate?

A sport leadership certificate prepares you to be an impactful leader both on and off the field. At Drexel, this online certificate is offered through the School of Education, and the curriculum is grounded in both coaching theory and pedagogy. Course content focuses on a leadership development plan, including enhancing skills in communication, planning, evaluations, and ethical decision-making.

Sport Leadership Program Features

• 100% online so you can learn on your schedule
• Focus on diversity, equity and inclusion in coaching
• Evidence-based best practices from the most up-to-date solutions in the area of sport coaching
• Faculty members have served in national and international leadership roles in sport, including the U.S. Center for Coaching Excellence, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and the International Council for Coaching Excellence

How Long Does it Take to Earn a Certificate in Sport Leadership?

This online sport leadership certificate consists of four, three-credit courses, for a total of 12 credits. You can complete the certificate in four quarters, which takes about one year.

Archived Webinar

• Sport Leadership Programs Virtual Information Session

What Can You Do with a Certificate in Sport Leadership?

Drexel’s online sports leadership program prepares you for dynamic and diverse careers within organizations such as:

• K-12 schools
• National and international sport associations
• Public, private, and for-profit four-year and two-year colleges and universities
• Sport organizations

Whether you’re currently working in this space and want to advance your career, or are hoping to break into the field, this certificate prepares you for success. And, because the program is entirely online, you can continue working while completing the program.

What Salary Can You Earn with a Certificate in Sport Leadership?

The demand for coaches is on the rise. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for coaches and scouts is expected to rise 12%, much faster than average, between 2019-2029. While your salary can vary based on your exact title and location, some common salaries and job titles related to the sports leadership program include:

• Assistant Coach - $30,000
• Athletic Director - $60,687
• Head Coach - $52,087

Source: Payscale.com and Glassdoor.com

Related Programs

• EdD in Educational Leadership and Management - Sport Leadership Concentration
• Graduate Certificate in NCAA Compliance
• MS in Sport Business
• MS in Sport Coaching Leadership
   

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