Special Needs Sports

https://www.specialolympicsidaho.org/

FIBA (International Basketball Federation) – Governing body for world basketball. (fiba.basketball)

USA Basketball – Governing body for U.S. national teams and youth development. (usab.com)

NBA & Junior NBA – Youth basketball development program. (jr.nba.com)

National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) – Governs high school basketball. (nfhs.org)

NCAA Basketball – College-level basketball in the U.S. (ncaa.com)

P.G.C. Basketball

Leadership and skill development for basketball players & coaches.

pgcbasketball.com

Breakthrough Basketball

Training drills, coaching tools, and camps.

breakthroughbasketball.com

NFL (National Football League) – Governing body for professional football. (nfl.com)

USA Football – Governing body for amateur football. (usafootball.com)

NFL Flag Football – Youth flag football program. (nflflag.com)

National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) – Governs high school football. (nfhs.org)

Running

World Athletics (WA) – Governing body for track and field, cross country, and road running. (worldathletics.org)

USA Track & Field (USATF) – National governing body for track and field, road running, and race walking in the U.S. (usatf.org)

Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) – Supporting grassroots running programs. (rrca.org)

Nike Running/Strava/Tracksmith Community – Leading brands for training resources.

 Running & Speed Development

U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA)

Training certifications and coaching tools.

ustfccca.org

Parisi Speed School

Speed & agility training system used by top athletes.

parisischool.com

SimplyFaster

Sports performance training gear and research-based sprint mechanics.

simplyfaster.com

Major League Baseball (MLB) – Professional baseball organization in the U.S. (mlb.com)

USA Baseball – National governing body for amateur baseball. (usabaseball.com)

Little League Baseball – Youth baseball program. (littleleague.org)

American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) – Coaches' association with resources and training. (abca.org)

USA Softball – Governing body for softball in the U.S. (usasoftball.com)

National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) – Professional women’s softball. (profastpitch.com)

Driveline Baseball

Cutting-edge data-driven baseball training.

drivelinebaseball.com

Jaeger Sports – Arm Care Programs

Long toss and pitching development.

jaegersports.com

Hitting Performance Lab

Bat speed & hitting mechanics research.

hittingperformancelab.com

Wrestling

United World Wrestling (UWW) – International governing body for wrestling. (uww.org)

USA Wrestling – Governing body for amateur wrestling in the U.S. (usawrestling.org)

National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) – Focused on wrestling development. (nwcaonline.com)

National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) – Governs high school wrestling rules. (nfhs.org)

Flowrestling

Top wrestling videos, tutorials, and rankings.

flowrestling.org

World Rugby – International governing body. (world.rugby)

USA Rugby – Governing body for rugby in the U.S. (usarugby.org)

Rugby Football Union (RFU - England) – Governing body for England Rugby. (englandrugby.com)

Rugby Canada – Governing body for rugby in Canada. (rugby.ca)

Major League Rugby (MLR) – Professional league in North America. (usmlr.com)

The Rugby Site

Coaching videos from top professional rugby coaches.

therugbysite.com

USA Rugby’s Training & Education Program

Coaching and referee certifications.

usarugby.org

FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) – Governing body of world soccer. (fifa.com)

UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) – Governs European soccer. (uefa.com)

CONCACAF – Governs soccer in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. (concacaf.com)

United States Soccer Federation (USSF/US Soccer) – Governing body of U.S. soccer. (ussoccer.com)

MLS (Major League Soccer) – Professional soccer league in the U.S. (mlssoccer.com)

U.S. Youth Soccer – Youth development organization. (usyouthsoccer.org)

The Coaching Manual

Tactical & skill-based soccer training platform.

thecoachingmanual.com

United Soccer Coaches

Coaching diplomas and certifications.

unitedsoccercoaches.org

Soccer Specific

Position-specific training for soccer athletes.

soccerspecific.com

World Lacrosse – International governing body. (worldlacrosse.sport)

USA Lacrosse – Governing body for U.S. lacrosse. (usalacrosse.com)

National Lacrosse League (NLL) – Professional indoor lacrosse. (nll.com)

Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) – Professional outdoor field lacrosse. (premierlacrosseleague.com)

NCAA Lacrosse – Governing body for college lacrosse. (ncaa.com)

LaxLessons

Playbooks and training for youth lacrosse.

laxlessons.com

PLL Academy

Professional lacrosse training from PLL stars.

premierlacrosseleague.com

FIVB (International Volleyball Federation) – Governing body for world volleyball. (fivb.com)

USA Volleyball (USAV) – Governing body for U.S. volleyball. (usavolleyball.org)

AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals) – Professional beach volleyball. (avp.com)

NCAA Volleyball – College-level volleyball organization. (ncaa.com)

Gold Medal Squared

High-level volleyball coaching education.

goldmedalsquared.com

Art of Coaching Volleyball

Video courses from top college and pro coaches.

theartofcoachingvolleyball.com

International Tennis Federation (ITF) – Governing body for world tennis. (itftennis.com)

United States Tennis Association (USTA) – Governing body for U.S. tennis. (usta.com)

ATP & WTA (Men’s & Women’s Pro Tennis) – Professional circuits. (atptour.com) (wtatennis.com)

Tnnis Evolution

Online tennis coaching and skill improvement.

tennisevolution.com

USTA Coach Development

Training for tennis coaches at all levels.

usta.com

R&A & USGA (United States Golf Association) – Governing bodies for golf worldwide. (usga.org) (randa.org)

PGA Tour – Professional men’s golf. (pgatour.com)

LPGA Tour – Professional women’s golf. (lpga.com)

The First Tee – Youth golf development organization. (firsttee.org)

Me And My Golf

Online golf coaching with drills and techniques.

meandmygolf.com

Titleist Performance Institute (TPI)

Golf fitness and swing biomechanics.

mytpi.com

International Boxing Association (IBA) – Governing body for amateur boxing. (iba.sport)

USA Boxing – Governing body for amateur boxing in the U.S. (usaboxing.org)

International Judo Federation (IJF) (ijf.org)

World Taekwondo (WT) (worldtaekwondo.org)

UFC & Bellator – Leading professional MMA organizations. (ufc.com) (bellator.com)

International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) – Governing body of world hockey. (iihf.com)

USA Hockey – Governing body for hockey in the U.S. (usahockey.com)

National Hockey League (NHL) – Professional league in North America. (nhl.com)

Idaho-Specific Coaching and Athletic Associations

Idaho State Coaches Association (ISCA)

A collective of high school coaches working to advance the coaching profession in Idaho.

ISCA Website

Idaho Athletic Administrators Association (IAAA)

Provides professional development and support for athletic administrators in Idaho.

IAAA Website

Idaho Youth Soccer Association (IYSA)

Dedicated to the advancement of soccer within Idaho, offering programs and resources for players and coaches.

IYSA Website

Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA)

Oversees high school athletics and activities in Idaho, providing guidelines and resources for coaches and athletes.

IHSAA Website

Idaho Athletic Trainers' Association (IATA)

Dedicated to advancing the athletic training profession in Idaho, ensuring quality care for athletes.

IATA Website

Idaho State Baseball Coaches Association

Supports baseball coaches in Idaho through resources and professional development opportunities.

Idaho State Baseball Coaches Association

Idaho-Specific Coaching Resources

Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA) – Coaches EducationOutlines requirements for all coaches, including certifications and courses specific to Idaho.idhsaa.org/coaches

Idaho Youth Sports Commission (IYSC)A Boise-based non-profit dedicated to promoting positive youth sports experiences through education and training.idahoyouthsports.com

Idaho 4th District Coaches AssociationProvides registration for events like the Coach of the Year Banquet and offers resources for coaches in Idaho's 4th district.idahocoaches.org

Idaho Athletic Trainers' Association (IATA)Dedicated to advancing the athletic training profession in Idaho, ensuring quality care for athletes.idahoata.org

FCA Sports IdahoPart of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, offering programs to help athletes and coaches grow in their faith and sport.fcasportsidaho.org

Idaho's 3rd District Coaches AssociationA Facebook page serving as a source of information for coaches in Southwest Idaho's District 3.facebook.com/3rdDistCoaches

General Coaching & Training Resources

National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS)Offers training and membership programs for coaches, parents, officials, and administrators to promote positive youth sports experiences.nays.org

MOJO SportsProvides coaching instruction, team management tools, and multimedia sharing for youth sports coaches and families.mojo.sport

Special Olympics – Sports & Coaching ResourcesOffers coaching guides, development models, and other materials for various sports, focusing on inclusivity and adaptive coaching.resources.specialolympics.org/sports-essentials/sports-and-coaching

National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coach Education

Coaching certifications, safety training, and sport-specific courses.

nfhslearn.com

United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) Coaching Education

Offers best practices and training tools for Olympic sports.

teamusa.org

Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)

Leadership & character-building resources for youth sports.

positivecoach.org

Aspen Institute – Project Play

Focuses on improving youth sports accessibility and training.

aspenprojectplay.org

CoachTube

Online coaching courses for nearly every sport.

coachtube.com

US Center for SafeSport

Required safety and abuse prevention training for youth coaches.

uscenterforsafesport.org

Strength & Conditioning Resources

National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and youth performance training.

nsca.com

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

Personal training & athletic performance certifications.

nasm.org

International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA)

Strength & agility training for young athletes.

iyca.org