THE BEST ONE-DAY GROWTH OPPORTUNITY FOR COACHES AND ADMINISTRATORS WHO WANT TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF THEIR PLAYERS AND COMMUNITIES
WHAT TO EXPECT
The Coach Forum is a large annual event in Nashville, TN with keynote speakers and small-group workshops that inspire coaches to be better leaders and mentors for their players.


NETWORKING
Get to know other like-minded coaches.


EXPERT INSIGHT
Hear dynamic presenters share their tools and experiences.


WORKSHOPS
Interact with speakers and other attendees in smaller sessions.
WHAT THE COACHES ARE SAYING




“The Coach Forum has allowed me to expand my coaching knowledge by giving me the tools, examples, and encouragement I need to be a successful coach. I was reminded I wasn’t alone in my coaching journey.”
-Nicole Phillips, Springfield High School




“We heard some excellent speakers on diverse topics! It was also good to meet other educators and coaches from around the area to share ideas. This will be of great benefit to our program in the coming months.”
– Kenny Shakelford, Westminster Academy Memphis




“The event was a blast! The coach forum provides a whole new experience and a totally unique perspective as to WHY we coach.”
-Scott Blade, Independence High School
REGISTER
“The Coach Forum in-person event has been postponed to 2021. Join us for our high-impact virtual programs instead.”
PAST KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
INKY JOHNSON – INSPIRATIONALIST
JON GORDON – BEST SELLING AUTHOR
KATE FAGAN – BEST SELLING AUTHOR AND FORMER ESPN JOURNALIST
INKY JOHNSON – INSPIRATIONALIST
JON GORDON – BEST SELLING AUTHOR
KATE FAGAN – BEST SELLING AUTHOR AND FORMER ESPN JOURNALIST
Watch more on our YouTube Channel.
PAST SPEAKERS AND WORKSHOP LEADERS


TIMOTHY ALEXANDER
Director of Character Development, University of Alabama-Birmingham Athletics


JEREMY BOONE
Host of Coach Your Best podcast, Founder of LeaderKit


DEVIN DELAUGHTER
Former high school Athletic Director and current Principal at New Hope Academy in Nashville, TN


HEATH ESLINGER
Former D1 wrestling coach, Speaker, Co-Founder of A Better Way Athletics


KATE FAGAN
Best Selling Author and Former ESPN Journalist


JON GORDON WITH SPECIAL GUEST MIKE SMITH
Best Selling Author


CRAIG HAWORTH
High school lacrosse coach at Independence, Founder of winningyouthcoaching.com


RYAN LEAF
Former NFL player, Current ESPN football anchor


INKY JOHNSON
Inspirationalist


RORY VADEN
BEST SELLING AUTHOR


JANINE TUCKER
John Hopkins Lacrosse Coach


EMILY KLUEH
Athletic Counselor, University of Michigan


RA DICKEY
Major League Baseball Player


CUONZO MARTIN
University of Missouri Men’s Basketball Coach


PATRICK MURPHY
Head Softball Coach, University of Alabama


GREG SANKEY
SEC Commissioner


BLAIR RUMMEL
High School Soccer and Track Coach


VALORIE KONDOS FIELD
Head Gymnastics Coach, UCLA


TIM SHAW
Former Tennessee Titan, Author


DANA FORD
Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Tennessee State University


DR. CHRIS CARR
Performance Psychologist for the Indiana Pacers


WILL HEALY
Head Football Coach, Austin Peay State University


SHANTERRA MCBRIDE
Author and Founder, Marvelous University


STEVE HARNDON
Former Atlanta Falcon, Founder SafetyNet Recovery Center


GEOFF MCDONALD
Head Men’s Tennis Coach, Vanderbilt University


DR. BURTON ELROD
NFL and NCAA orthopedic Surgeon


HAYLEY MCCALL
Former Midfielder for Sky Blue FC, Leadership Consultant at Tribus Allen


JOE EHRMANN
Former NFL player, Author


ERIC JOHNSON
Vice President of Youth Development at STARS Nashville


STEPHANIE WHITE
Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Vanderbilt University


DARREN AMBROSE
Head Women’s Soccer Coach, Vanderbilt University


WILL HEININGER
Former University of Michigan Football Player


WENDY BORLABI
Performance Psychologist for the Chicago Bulls


INGLE MARTIN
Head Football Coach, Christ Presbyterian Academy


DOTSIE BASUCH
Olympic Silver Medalist Cyclist, Motivational Speaker


DR. ALLEN SILLS
Performance Psychologist for the Chicago Bulls


CELIA SLATER
Former Executive Director, NCAA Women’s Coaches Academy, Founder of True North Sports


STEPHEN JAMES
Executive Director of Sage Hill Counseling


JOSH DAVIS
Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer


SHAN FOSTER
Senior Director of External Affairs, AMEND Together