What kind of degree do I need to become a college basketball coach?

I am passionate about the sport, and I have knowledge of the game, and I have decided to choose it as my profession after I am through with the Air Force. Any help pointing me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated!

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Real9812 is on the right track - there really isn't a course of study to take to be a basketball coach - but best way to get yourself their would be to get a degree in physical education.

Good Luck!!!

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I did a basic search and found these job openings for all kinds of coaches. They all say the same thing almost.

Coaching experience (preferably college) or knowledge of playing the game.

coaching certification

first aid certification

valid driver's license

computer proficiency and the ability to work with members of a diverse community necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Physical Education. Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as basic computer skills. Eligible to qualify for acollegecredit card and to drivecollegevehicles.

Preferred:

Master鈥檚 degree in physical education. Recruiting experience at the collegiate and/or professional

level and former playing experience. Knowledge of NCAA and NJCAA rules and regulations.

Many states and associations offer coaching certification programs but few agree on what the standards should be. Some resources are:

Commercial Agencies:

The National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA)

2611 Old Okeechobee Rd.

W. Palm Beach, FL 33409

(305) 684-1141

Provides a National Volunteer Coach Certification Program which trains and certifies volunteer coaches.

American Coaching Effectiveness Programs (ACEP)

P.O.Box 5076

Champaign, IL 61820

(217) 351-5076

Focuses on the critical elements of the profession of coaching geared toward the high school coach.

Accreditation Programs:

United States Volleyball Association

1750 E. Boulder St.

Colorado Spring, CO 80909

(719) 632-3312

The USA Coaching Accreditation Program (CAP) is a four-level volleyball coaching education program. The program includes the American Coaching Education Program (ACEP).

State Programs:

ACEPT: American Coaching Effectiveness Training for Youth Sports, Leisure Press, Human Kinetics Press, P.O. Box 5076, Champaign, IL 61820

Sports Need You, c/o Dr. Susan Schaffer, 201 E. Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80203, (303) 866-6672

C.O.A.C.H. Project, c/o Bera Demchenko, Coordinator of Equity, School District of Philadelphia, Rm. 325, 21st and The Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103, (215) 299-8806

National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations, 11724 Plaza Circle, P.O. Box 20626, Kansas City, MO 64195, (816) 464-5400

To contact an individual State Department of Education or the State Athletic Association.
I would think physical educatioin, I dont even think you could jump from being a graduate to a coach. Most people have experiance with kids, sports, coaching other teams. Your best off starting as a gym teacher in a high school then moving up.