The International Coaching Enrichment Certification Program (ICECP), a joint initiative of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and the University of Delaware, continues to unite and inspire a global network of high-performing coaches.
This month, ICECP proudly welcomed its 15th cohort to the U.S., with 31 coaches from around the world—one-third of whom are women. Supported by an expert team of tutors, some of whom have been with the program since its inception, and under the leadership of Mat Robinson from UD, this cohort is ready to embark on a transformative learning journey.
ICECP offers a blended learning approach, combining online education with in-person residential programs at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and the University of Delaware. Coaches also have the unique opportunity to participate in placements with leading sports federations, high-performance centers, and NCAA programs.
One of the most distinctive elements of the program is the requirement for each coach to apply their learning to a work-based development project. I am thrilled to mentor a talented group of coaches, including:
Pracharapol Khamsaman (Thailand) – building a second tier of coaching in the Thailand Lawn Tennis Association’s development pathway
Senad Jusufi (Kosovo) – designing a mental skills training program for junior national tennis players
Kim Dietrichsen (Denmark) – creating a community of practice for Danish swim coaches, from playground to podium
Claudia Beristain Llanes (Mexico) – launching a women’s high-performance coaching program in Triathlon
During our first residential program at the University of Delaware, I was honored to lead a leadership workshop, challenging coaches to reflect on who they need to become and the capabilities they must develop to succeed in their work-based projects. This session has set the stage for their leadership journeys, which we will revisit when we meet again in Lausanne in 2025.
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