Athletic Coaching - Ridgewater College

The Athletic Coaching Certificate prepares students for working with athletes on teams.

Students learn skills in:

Wellness, fitness and weight training
Designing coaching practices and core competencies
Injury prevention, First Aid and CPR
Varied sports skills and officiating
Application of sports psychology

* Tuition/fees and additional costs are approximate and based on 2025-26 school year.

10 credit certificate
Online courses
Start in fall or spring

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Program Delivery

Hybrid on Willmar and Hutchinson campuses
Most classes online with no set class meeting times; students attend lectures and access materials according to their schedules
On-campus First Aid/CPR
Arranged hands-on coaching practicum with team of student’s choosing
Fall and spring start

Program Cost^*

Tuition/Fees

Certificate: $2,113

Additional Costs

Books: ~$131

Awards & Certificates

Athletic Coaching Certificate Liberal Arts and Sciences AA

Careers & Jobs

Minnesota High School Coach

Faculty

Todd Thorstad

Todd Thorstad

Athletic Coordinator, Physical Education Instructor

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