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As a veteran, service member, military spouse or gold star family member, you have valuable skills and experiences that can benefit your community. Soldiers To Sidelines provides the training, resources, and support you need to become a character-based sports coach and inspire the next generation of leaders.

As a veteran, service member, military spouse or gold star family member, you have valuable skills and experiences that can benefit your community. Soldiers To Sidelines provides the training, resources, and support you need to become a character-based sports coach and inspire the next generation of leaders.

“Soldiers To Sidelines helps create opportunities for leadership and people to be able to coach and influence young people to have a better chance to be successful.”

NICK SABAN
Head Football Coach, University of Alabama, 7x NCAA National Champion

“The opportunity to coach young men who trust you and are willing to buy into what you want them to do is a great privilege. And it’s a great privilege to be working with Soldiers To Sidelines.”

JEROME TANG
Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Kansas State University, NCAA Champion, Baylor

“STS helps create the next generation of leaders.”

BOB STOOPS
Head Coach, Arlington Renegades, XFL, Former Oklahoma Sooners Head Football Coach, NCAA National Champion, OU

“In athletics, just like in the military, we are looking for difference-makers. You are needed and wanted, and you can have a tremendous impact on kids to make our world a better place.”

TOM IZZO
Head Basketball Coach, Michigan State Spartans, NCAA National Champion

“Stick to the things that you had before you went into the service and all that you learned in the service because those things will last a lifetime and then it’ll carry over to other people.”

BILL TIERNEY
Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach, University of Denver Pioneers, 7x NCAA National Champion

“Your job as a coach is to help your players beat the opponent. That is what you have been doing every day of your life. And that is why you are so prepared for this.”

MACK BROWN
Head Coach, North Carolina Tar Heels Football, NCAA National Champion, University of Texas

“It all starts with the military service structure, discipline and foundation. Your coaching job is to make them better. Make them better.”

DICK VERMEIL
Head Coach, NFL Hall of Fame, Super Bowl Champion

“These kids need strong men in their lives. Men of incredibly high character, men who know right from wrong. At the end of the day, these kids need you.”

JOHN DANOWSKI
US Men’s Lacrosse National Team
Duke, Lacrosse Head Coach, 3X NCAA National Champion

Our Programs and Resources

Coaching Certification Seminars

We offer free virtual coaching certification seminars as step one in becoming certified as a Soldiers To Sidelines coach.

Workshops and Clinics

Sign up for our free in-person coaching workshops and clinics for young athletes.

Networking Events

Join us for free upcoming in-person networking events with fellow coaches.

Coaching Webinars

Learn strategy and leadership from the top coaches in athletics for free.

Membership Development Program

Join our exclusive program offered only to STS Certified Soldier Coaches for continued training, resources and networking.

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STS Process

Find out about our framework and how we can help with your unique coaching journey.

Coaching Certification Seminars

We offer free virtual coaching certification seminars as step one in becoming certified as a Soldiers To Sidelines coach.

Workshops and Clinics

Sign up for our free in-person coaching workshops and clinics for young athletes.

Networking Events

Join us for free upcoming in-person networking events with fellow coaches.

Coaching Webinars

Learn strategy and leadership from the top coaches in athletics for free.

Membership Development Program

Join our exclusive program offered only to STS Certified Soldier Coaches for continued training, resources and networking.

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STS Process

Find out about our framework and how we can help with your unique coaching journey.

SERVING EVERY BRANCH OF THE MILITARY

“STS in my opinion is just bringing out a lot of things I already have in myself but applying it in a way that helps the players that I have.”
URIAH HUNTER
U.S. Army, Soldier Coach, Basketball

“Soldiers To Sidelines is bottom line amazing. What they provide for veterans is world-class. I need more!!”
ROB KAUFMAN
U.S. Air Force, Soldier Coach, Football

“I have definitely enjoyed my experience with STS. This is my second seminar, and I can’t wait to take more. I have recommended it to a colleague who also coaches and whom I hope joins the tribe soon.”
MARLANDO STYLES
U.S. Navy – Soldier Coach, Football

“It was a blessing for me to get an opportunity from STS to learn from individuals that were at a place where I would like to be as a coach and a leader.”
PAUL HARDAWAY
U.S. Air Force, Soldier Coach, Football

 

“As a spouse, I know how it is to be in a new place with new people… Through Tiny Troops Soccer and our 35 locations near military bases, we strive to provide a familiar setting with familiar activities so our kids have a safe place to feel comfortable when they arrive at a new duty station.”
AMY SCHWEIZER
Military Spouse Coach, Soccer

Purpose- Soldiers To Sidelines

As a veteran or service member, you have a unique opportunity to continue serving your community as a coach.

Commitment - Soldiers To Sidelines

Just as you committed to serving our country as a service member, we commit to serving you on your coaching journey.

Community - Soldiers To Sidelines

Join our community of fellow coaches and connect with coaching opportunities, resources, and networking events.

Making an Impact

Soldier Coaches Certified

Athletes Impacted

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Soldiers To Sidelines ® is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

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To contact us, email coach@soldierstosidelines.org

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Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) # 42644

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