Turn your passion for athletics into a meaningful profession
Choosing athletic coaching as a career is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on athletes’ lives while pursuing your passion for sports and leadership. Coaches play a vital role in developing not only physical skills but also confidence, teamwork, and resilience—qualities that shape success on and off the field.
By earning a certificate from Central Lakes College, you gain hands-on training, expert instruction, and a credential that sets you apart in a competitive field. CLC’s program combines practical experience with a strong academic foundation, preparing you to lead with professionalism and inspire athletes at any level. If you’re driven to mentor, motivate, and make a difference, athletic coaching is the perfect path—and CLC is the ideal place to start.
Location: Brainerd Campus
Fast Facts
The Athletic Coaching Certificate fulfills the requirements of the Minnesota State High School League and Minnesota Statute 122A.33, ensuring compliance with the minimum education standards to serve as a head coach at the high school level.
This certificate also aligns with the expectations and recommendations of numerous school districts and youth sports organizations, qualifying you to coach at a variety of levels.
Courses are led by experienced faculty coaches with proven success at regional and national competitions, bringing real-world expertise into the classroom.
The CLC Promise
Central Lakes College promises to provide you with an extraordinary education
that is affordable, accessible and enhances the quality of your life.