IMPACT and IMPACT PLUS - Classroom Setting

IMPACT and IMPACT PLUS - Increased Mastery and Professional Application of Coaching Theory

  • Target Audience: Beginning coaches and those with no prior coaching education foundation course work. Required course to be able to coach all USAV Junior Club teams. This class will meet the "Foundations of Coaching" class requirement toward CAP Level I accreditation.
  • Content Presented: Current year IMPACT Manual. Coaching Principles/Foundations, Motor Skill Learning Theory, Communication and Feedback, Ethic and Legal Duties, Fundamental Skills, basic Games and Drills, brief overview of Offensive/Defensive Organization of systems, brief overview of Practice and Drill design.
  • Length: 4 to 6 hours in a single day half-day format. Clinics are scheduled and taught by the USA Volleyball Regional Volleyball Associations (RVAs). May be offered at selected USA Volleyball National Events. IMPACT Plus includes additional on-court training time (typically 2-4 additional hours) in addition to the standard in-classroom clinic.
  • Requirements: Required, pre-requisite for CAP Level I attendees. USAV National Office does not require a renewal of this course however the coach's home Region or Club may decide to do so, on a periodic basis.
  • Cost: May vary by membership status and course site - this is a guideline only. Generally, cost will be in the neighborhood of $25-$60. Late fees may be applicable after early registration deadline.
  • Resources: Current year IMPACT Manual. This manual is designed to introduce any coach to the key elements of being an active USAV Junior Volleyball coach, while improving knowledge and mastery of the material for more experienced coaches.
  • Benefits: Coaches completing the IMPACT clinic will receive a card or certificate from the course instructor. Coaches should file their copy in a safe place and should forward a copy to their Club Director and Region. Certified coaches will be added to the USAV CAP and Education email lists to receive periodic information, and are eligible to coach at USAV Junior Volleyball teams. Certified coaches will also be entered into the CAP National Database as having fulfilled the CAP Level I "Foundations" requirement. Either the IMPACT or IMPACT Plus format will meet the USAV Junior Volleyball requirements for participating coaches and other RVA determined conditions. It may be used to meet the "Foundations Course" pre-requisite for attending and certifying at CAP Level I.
  • Re-certification: None required by the National Office, however the coach's home Region Office may require periodic updates.

For schedule and registration please contact your home region.