Since 2001, TASL has promoted women in coaching and sport leadership through a dynamic combination of action learning programs, internships, mentoring, conferences, and advocacy.

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The Academy for Sport Leadership PO Box 131226 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48113-1226 Phone: (734) 205-4022 E-mail: info@sportleadership.net

TASL is recognized by the IRS as a not-for-profit 501c(3) corporation.

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Programs

Preparing the Coaches of Tomorrow
Through an Array of Integrated Programs and Services

At TASL, we strive to prepare young women for their future endeavors by offering programs and services that touch on all aspects of coaching and career development.

	The Future Coaches Camp For many future coaches, this four-day summer residential camp-held in Ann Arbor-is the starting point of a long-term process that includes mentoring, networking and career pathway assistance. Open to all high school juniors who have shown a strong interest in athletics, the Future Coaches Camp offers an intensive, challenging and inspirational experience. Successful women coaches from throughout Michigan offer campers a broad curriculum that includes topics such as: Sport safety and injury prevention Philosophy and ethics Physical preparation and conditioning Personal growth and development Teaching and communication Organization and administration Coaching skills, tactics and strategies Techniques for evaluating athlete and team performance Campers also have an opportunity to experience the team-building Challenge Program at the University of Michigan and to interact with a panel of distinguished collegiate coaches. Future Coaches Camp 2013, including a daily activity schedule and registration form. TASL's Annual Future Coaches Camp Video Highlights

	Women's Sport Summit Held every other year, the Women's Sport Summit is a statewide conference highlighting the accomplishments of sports professionals. The event is designed to provide participants with timely, valuable information that contributes directly to their leadership and success. This one-day conference-which draws participants from throughout Michigan-features a variety of speakers and panel discussions. Topics at past conferences have included: Measuring the quality of the female sport experience Title IX - past, present and future Strategies for professional development, leadership and advancement The impact of corporate and commercialized sport on female athletes

	Athletic Administration Internships Offered in conjunction with Ann Arbor Greenhills School, these paid internships offer college-age female athletes an opportunity to strengthen their management and administrative skills within a school setting, under the guidance of a practicing professional. Assignments are wide-ranging and typically involve event planning, research, marketing and fundraising, and program evaluation. Interns also assist in the day-to-day administration of the Greenhills athletic program. In addition to hands-on training, participants have the opportunity to develop a network of professional contacts. This kind of direct, daily interaction with successful coaches and their students has proven to be extremely beneficial in preparing young women for careers in sport management and coaching. TASL/Greenhills School internship application and guidelines.

	Mentor Training Workshops These one-day educational events are designed to help female athletic coaches improve their leadership skills as they become more involved in the lives of young coaches-to-be. By focusing on mastery of basic skills such as communication and organization, the workshops help veteran coaches to become stronger teachers and more effective mentors.