Coach O giving leadership lessons from the sidelines.
"Rod has not only helped our program reach new heights, but he has been a blessing to me and my staff."

– Fisher DeBerry, United States Air Force, Coaching Legend


"I was energized the entire day and beyond, Rod knows what it takes to get you to the next level."

– Mike Schmidt, Major League Baseball, Hall of Fame
Seminars for Coaches
Coaching is the most difficult profession in the world. Recognizing that, Rod Olson is a coach whose mission is to help coaches be the best they can be in every facet of their lives.
"One coach will impact more young people in a year than the average person does in a lifetime…so who's coaching the coaches?" – Rev. Billy Graham
Coach O gives gripping presentations that train and equip coaches of all ages to be "Double Win Coaches." These coaches want to win, but more importantly, desire to build self-confidence in their players and help players and parents learn life lessons from competitive athletics. Coach O's insights can be delivered as a keynote address or via a more in-depth seminar or retreat format.

Coach O motivates coaches to enhance player performance both in athletic competition and in life with a program tailored to any specific sport or competition level. Prior to your event, Coach O meets with you to ensure he delivers a message that is relevant, practical and on target with your needs and objectives.

A 17-year college coaching veteran who has been a head coach at three universities, Rod is a recognized expert in the field of coaching. He has the experience and knowledge to teach coaches how to lead their teams and programs to the next level of performance.

Topics include, but are not limited to:
  • Managing yourself while leading others
  • How to create a climate where players aren't afraid to fail
  • Move beyond goal-setting to greatness…controlling the controllables
  • How to see the face of the athlete and capture the heart behind the jersey
  • How to build positive character traits through coaching
  • Decision-making techniques
  • Practice organization and game management skills
  • How to use trigger terms to teach fundamental skills
  • How to speak greatness into players and parents
  • How to implement an ongoing evaluation system to evaluate coaches
YOUTH COACHES

Please visit the Coaches of Excellence website for more information on seminars for youth coaches.