Adapt And Thrive Leadership Course.
Creating opportunities for disabled people to be a part of the soccer landscape as administrators, coaches, referees, program builders, and more.
This course will help provide a runway to ensure US Soccer has access to an inclusive workforce and programming for part of its legacy for 2025, 2026, and 2028.
Each edition of the ADAPTandTHRIVE Leadership Course selects approximately 15 Participants to take part in a one-week course to receive in-person educational resources. In addition, each Participant in the course will receive mentorship and tutoring as they create and activate a disability soccer program of their design that they will launch, execute and present in their communities across the country.
Design of the programme:
- Onsite Lecture Stage – 7 days, intensive training
- Project Development Stage – 6 month commitment from Participant’s place of residence (part-time for Project Development or full-time for internships/project development on the job).
More information on the next edition coming up soon.
Costs.
This Course is sponsored by US Soccer.
Inclusive of tuition, Participant + assistant/companion (if any) 7 night shared accommodation, most group meals and field trips.
Excludes Participant + assistant/companion flights.
Terms and Conditions apply — please read them here.
Participation requirements.
- Have a disability (evidence through official document required);
- US Residency;
- 18 years old or above;
- Have at least 1 year of experience in the sports world (professional, volunteer, as an athlete, coach, member of a disabled supporters association or other will be considered);
- Fluent English;
- Availability to take part in both Stages of the Programme (7 months in total). Minimum of 8 hours/week during Project Implementation Stage (develop/implement an individual project linking sport and disability);
- Proof of flight booking.
Application procedure.
- Fulfil participation requirements;
- Submit the Application Form;
- Online Interview (scheduled after application submission);
- Acceptance of the candidate application;
- Provide proof of flight booking.
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