WHAT WE DO
Every coach will teach student- athletes with learning disabilities, attention issues, and behavioral needs. Research indicates that approximately 15% of athletes on any team will have a documented or undocumented disability that directly affects their learning, attention, executive functioning skills, and behavior (Grigorenko et al., 2020). However, not all coaches feel adequately educated and equipped to do this well.
That's why The Coach's Ed Project exists.
We introduce coaches to the characteristics of student-athletes with disabilities and offer techniques and strategies that will enable maximum success for student-athletes in their sport.
Participants in The Coach's Ed Project include coaches through:
OUR TEAM
The Coach's Ed Project was created by two passionate, experienced individuals who know how to create athletic success by educating and equipping coaches of all divisions, leagues, and age levels.
Dr. Rosalyn Pitts has over 20 years of teaching experience at all levels, from elementary to higher education. Dr. Pitts currently serves as Assistant Professor of Education at Southern Wesleyan University where she prepares future special education teachers for the public school setting. Prior to teaching at SWU, she worked as a Learning Specialist with student-athletes at Clemson University.
DR. ROSALYN PITTS
CO-FOUNDER
Matt Lombardi has 20 years of professional experience in higher education and collegiate athletics. While working as a strength and conditioning coach at Georgia Southern University, Matt discovered his passion for helping students develop their potential both athletically and personally. With over 15 years of experience in the athletic academic services profession, he has served hundreds of students from diverse socioeconomic, educational, and intellectual backgrounds.
MATT LOMBARDI
CO-FOUNDER
WHAT WE OFFER
The Coach's Ed Project offers a number of sessions where coaches can learn valuable resources that can benefit their student athletes. Professional development sessions available in the following:
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Understanding Athletes with Learning DisabilitiesCharacteristics of athletes in specific areas of basic psychological processing Implications for sport for athlete with a learning disability Strategies and interventions for effectively maximizing success
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Understanding Athletes with ADHDCharacteristics of athletes that struggle in inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity & the combined form of ADHD Implications for sport for the athlete that struggles with ADHD Strategies and interventions for effectively maximizing success
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Understanding Executive FunctionWhat is executive functioning? Why do athletes struggle with executive functioning? Implications for sport for the athlete that struggles with EF Strategies and interventions for effectively maximizing success
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Understanding BehaviorWhat is the function of behavior? Why do “these” athletes struggle with behavioral issues? Implications for sport for the athlete with behavioral issues Strategies and interventions for effectively maximizing success
We can't wait to serve you as you seek to better serve your student-athletes.
Contact us today and let's get to work!