California Coaches Conference
June 23, 2025 – June 27, 2025
Hosted by the Master’s in Coaching Program at Concordia University Irvine
Concordia University Irvine’s Master’s in Coaching programs invite you to join us at our annual California Coaches Conference. Open to coaches and athletic administrators at all levels from across the country, this weeklong event is held on our beautiful campus in Southern California. Over 5,000 alumni have chosen Concordia for their graduate athletics degrees – this conference gives you the opportunity to experience the curriculum, character, and community that we’ve created.
Attend our 2025 California Coaches Conference for a chance to network with fellow coaches and administrators, learn pro tips from our keynote speakers who are celebrated in the industry, attend in-person sessions specific to your sport, and much more.
The Nation’s Premier Conference for Coaching Professionals
Here’s what attendees can expect this year:
- 5 Days of Engaging Sessions On Campus in Irvine, California
- Live In-Person Instructions and Presentations
- 4 Keynote Speakers
- Sport Specific Class Offerings
- Sport Specialized Off-Site Visits
- Athletic Director Round Table Discussion
- Hot Topics Discussion
- Lodging Available – please contact Rochelle at [email protected] for more information
2025 Keynote Speakers
Monday – Josh Giles
Boys Basketball Coach Centennial HS – Corona
Tuesday – Wade Salem
Founder and CEO, Character Matters
Wednesday – Melissa Hearlihy
Girls Basketball Coach, Harvard Westlake
Thursday – Margueritte Aozasa
Head Women’s Soccer Coach, UCLA
“It was worth every second. This is a gold mine for coaches. Concordia is at the forefront of what’s needed in the athletic realm. Even if they have their master’s degree, I think every coach should go through this program. The principles they teach in Concordia’s MCAA are the ones I’ve lived by for 32 years, so to be solidified in those is an awesome feeling.”
Harold Strauss
MCAA student
Conference Rates & Packages
Sport-Specific Breakout Sessions
The conference offers 8 sport specific breakout courses that allow coaches and athletics directors the opportunity to gain even more knowledge in their desired field using a hands-on approach.
Baseball & Softball
This course will provide advanced training to improve the coaching in baseball and softball. Theories, strategies and best practices will include: planning, organizing and conducting quality practices; hitting and pitching mechanics and fundamentals; offensive and defensive strategies; baseball and softball specific strength and conditioning; college recruiting and professional scouting elements. There will be guest instructors and on-field demonstrations throughout the class. Requires class attendance as well as participation in pre- and post-attendance online learning requirements.
Basketball
Using experts currently working in the field sharing their best practices, this course will assist basketball coaches in developing their coaching philosophy, team building, and coaching strategies including rules/regulations, team defense, special situations, fundamental offensive and defensive drills, strength and conditioning, and more. Requires class attendance as well as participation in pre- and post-attendance online learning requirements.
Football
Using high school and collegiate-level coaches both in the classroom and on the field, this course will offer football coaches the opportunity to increase their knowledge of operating a football program including position-specific drills, offensive and defensive alignment and strategies, recruiting process, and situational coaching. Requires class attendance as well as participation in pre- and post-attendance online learning requirements.
Golf
Through classroom learning and practical application, this course will provide advanced training to improve the coaching of golf through a study of theories, strategies, history and etiquette of the game, proper mechanics, and teaching/recruiting techniques. Requires class attendance as well as participation in pre- and post-attendance online learning requirements.
Soccer
Through classroom and practical instruction as well as presentations by guest speakers this course will provide soccer coaches with the tools to build their coaching philosophy, assist with program development, and continue with professional growth. The course will include practice planning; technical vs. tactical training; cultivating relationships with administrators, parent groups, and officials; and preparing players for the next level. Requires class attendance as well as participation in pre- and post-attendance online learning requirements.
Strength & Conditioning
Through the study of principles of strength, flexibility, power, and cardiovascular conditioning, students will learn to construct and apply conditioning programs.
Track & Field
Curriculum is broad based, covering all key aspects of managerial and technical coaching. Technical sections are illustrated with pertinent video created specifically for this course, to enhance clarity and understanding.
Volleyball
This course will provide volleyball coaches with advanced training in volleyball including coaching philosophy; difference in the men’s and women’s games; training techniques in practice; coaching strategy; use of technology; sand volleyball; and running of high school, club, and collegiate programs. Various skills such as attacking, blocking, setting, defense, passing, and serving will also be covered. Requires class attendance as well as participation in pre- and post-attendance online learning requirements.
Registration coming soon
Currently enrolled MCAA/MSCE students can register for any one of the sport-specific courses via MyRecords to participate in the California Coaches Conference. Structurally, the course will be one week in length and will meet 8 am to 5 pm on campus. Students will receive 4 units of elective credits.If you have any questions or would like more information please reach out to Dr. Sheila Hannah (949-214-3815) or Rochelle Short (949-214-3816).
Contact the California
Coaches Conference
Rochelle Short, MCAA ’16
Assistant Director
Phone: (949) 214-3816
Email: [email protected]