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Coaching

Why choose coaching at North Central College?

We understand that the best coaches do far more than deliver instructions on the sidelines. To succeed in this field, you’ll need to know the fundamental skills and strategies required for specific sports—but you’ll also need to master the psychological principles and planning, implementation and evaluation techniques relevant to all athletic areas. Our faculty and coaching professionals will give you all that knowledge, and more.

You can also:

  • Develop the leadership skills you’ll need in coaching—and beyond.
  • Gain experience through such athletic department offerings as the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and Student-Athlete Mentors.
  • Learn from North Central's (and the country's) finest coaches, including Al Carius who has 20 national championships.

News

Peace Corps Director Aaron Williams to address North Central College Commencement
Aaron Williams, director of the Peace Corps, will deliver the address June 9 at the 147th Commencement ceremony of North Central College.
Rafeal "Ray" Williams '95 honored with African-American Image Award
North Central College alumnus Rafeal “Ray” Williams '95 has been honored with the African-American Male Image Award from the Knights of Peter Claver.
Eric Ilich ’04 named football coach at Hoffman Estates High School
North Central College alumnus Eric Ilich ’04 has been named football coach at Hoffman Estates High School, the Daily Herald reports.
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Internships

  • Sports marketing, DuPage Dragons professional baseball, Lisle, IL
  • Assistant baseball coach, North Central College
  • Assistant basketball coach, Plainfield South High School, Plainfield, IL
  • Track/Field coaching intern, North Central College
  • Game-day intern, Chicago Bears
  • Intern, Chicago Rush Arena Football

Careers

Recent graduates in coaching include:

  • Athletes
  • Coaches
  • Umpires
  • Referees
  • Sports officials

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Daniel Scott

Coaching

Dan paired his interest in coaching baseball with a major in physical education. “I want to share my love for the game as a coach. North Central puts you out in the schools as soon as possible, so you know early on if coaching and teaching are for you.”

Part of his course-work, Dan says, was “learning to coach other sports, making you more marketable. Classes are hands-on and interactive and our facilities make it easy to develop your skills.”

A starting outfielder for North Central, Dan coached in a traveling baseball league and took on a coaching internship that involved coordinating the College’s winter baseball camps for local youth. He also worked with new student orientation and mentored young athletes.

“At North Central, it’s all about getting you ready to go into the profession, helping you become a better coach, dealing with kids and parents, and building relationships with other coaches and teachers. Other schools focus on improving your athletic skills; here, you’re honing your teaching and coaching skills.”

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Phil Munson

Entrepreneurship and small business management major, coaching minor

Phil entered North Central as a member of the football and baseball teams and chose to minor in coaching for the opportunity to pursue his passion in sports after graduation. He was able to complete an internship assisting with the administration of a summer baseball camp for children and develop leadership skills, which have proven beneficial in his pursuit of dual degrees in sport management and entrepreneurship. He hopes eventually to coach baseball at the high school level, in addition to owning his own business.

“The faculty are very generous with their time and expertise. Not only do they have the real-world experience to teach the skills you need, but they show you how to become a better person.”

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