Applications are now open for our 2025 Jr. Coaches Clinic.
This 2-session leadership development program is intended to impart wisdom, skill, knowledge and self-belief. Our goal is to transform students into emerging leaders and to provide a growth path with opportunities to put their new skills into play.
DATES:
Session 1: Saturday Aug 16th 12:30 - 2:00
Session 2: Saturday Aug 23 12:30 - 2:00
15 hours of on-mat practicals completed during the year
COST:
$200 per participant
*includes generous scholarship support from Trek Veterinary Medicine.
This program is open by application only to students ages 9-14
APPLY NOW
FAQs -
Q: Do current Jr. Coaches need to participate in this program to continue Jr. Coaching:
A: Yes - all previously certified Jr. coaches must re-certify. Our new curriculum has been adjusted to reflect our learning in the first cycle. Re-certifying Jr. Coaches will participate in breakout sessions during the schedule hours to extend their learning.
Q: I’m not 9 yet, but I really want to Jr. Coach - will you make an exception
A: If students turn 9 on or before October 1, they are eligible to apply. We encourage students who do not meet this requirement to apply for the next cohort.
Q: I don’t intend to Jr. Coach, but I’m interested in the learning and leadership development component, may I still apply?
A: Yes! While priority will be given to applicants who intend to complete their on-mat practicals, we may accept students who aren’t interested in coaching.
Q: Do I have to coach K1 before I can coach K2 or K3?
A: Successful completion of the Jr. Coaches Clinic opens access to Jr. Coach in K1. Opportunities to Jr. Coach in K2 and K3 classes will be opened on an individual invite-only basis with the completion of at least 15 hours of on-mat practicals in K1.
Q: I can only attend one of the sessions can I still apply?
A: Depending on the number of students who are unable to attend the session dates, we may open a make-up session. There will likely be an additional cost to take a make-up session, so consider the dates carefully. Students may attend only one of the Jr. Coaching clinic dates, but they may not move on to practicals until they have completed the entire 2-session clinic.