What You'll Learn
Shift Impact Sports education is built on a structured, sport-specific curriculum designed for athletes, coaches, referees, and sport leaders at every level. Learners engage with a progressive course model grounded in the S.H.I.F.T. framework, which breaks inclusion into clear, teachable components that can be understood, practiced, and measured over time. Programs combine foundational education with applied learning—using real sport scenarios, guided reflection, and practical tools—to move participants from awareness to action. Across courses, learners develop shared language, stronger decision-making skills, and the confidence to apply inclusive practices consistently within team culture, competition environments, and leadership roles. Education is designed to be cumulative, reinforcing learning across sessions and supporting long-term behavior change rather than one-time training completion.
Courses are delivered online and designed for asynchronous, on-demand learning, with optional live or recorded webinars for deeper discussion. Participants can complete courses on their own schedule, revisit content as needed, and apply learning directly to real sport environments. Organizations may assign courses individually or bundle them into a structured learning pathway for teams, officials, or leadership groups.
Shift Impact Certified Inclusive Coach
Completion of Levels I, II, and III earns the Shift Impact Inclusive Coaching Certification. This certification reflects a coach’s commitment to leading with clarity, accountability, and care—while fostering environments where athletes can perform, belong, and grow. Course Can be taken sperately or together to earn the certification.
Certified coaches demonstrate:
Consistent inclusive coaching habits
Strong accountability and repair skills
The ability to lead team culture intentionally
Alignment with the S.H.I.F.T foundational framework
Level I *Inclusive Coaching: Everyday Coaching Habits.-Foundational
Level I introduces coaches to the everyday habits that shape team culture. This course focuses on practical coaching behaviors—language, feedback, fairness, and practice design—that influence trust, belonging, and performance. Coaches gain immediately usable tools to lead inclusive, high-functioning teams without adding complexity to their role.
Level II builds on the foundational habits introduced in Level I and focuses on applying them consistently under pressure. Coaches learn how to manage accountability, conflict, and complex team dynamics while maintaining trust and high standards. This level emphasizes leadership growth, repair, and long-term culture sustainability.
Level III prepares coaches to lead culture intentionally across seasons, staff, and programs. This course centers on systems, influence, and responsibility—supporting coaches in embedding inclusive leadership into team structures, staff alignment, and decision-making. Coaches learn to use the S.H.I.F.T framework to guide culture at a programmatic level.
Level II *Inclusive Coaching: Habit Mastery & Accountability. -Advanced Mastery
Level III *Inclusive Coaching: Culture Leadership in Sport.-Strategic Leadership
This course supports referees and officials in navigating authority, respect, and decision-making in high-pressure environments. Officials learn practical tools for managing conflict, responding to misconduct, and maintaining fairness and credibility. The focus is on confidence, consistency, and protecting the integrity of the game.
Best for: Referees and officials at all levels seeking stronger game management and professional confidence.
This course establishes a shared understanding of expectations, responsibility, and accountability across athletes, coaches, and referees. Participants learn how power, role clarity, and bystander responsibility contribute to safe and respectful sport environments. The course creates a common language for responding to harm and maintaining standards.
Best for: Organizations and teams seeking alignment across all sport roles.
Referees & Officials: Authority, Respect, and Fair Play
Shared Standards: Building Safe & Accountable Sport Environments
This course helps athletes understand the role they play in shaping team culture through everyday actions and choices. Athletes explore leadership beyond titles, focusing on respect, peer accountability, communication, and belonging. The course emphasizes how trust and inclusion directly impact performance and team success.
Best for: Athletes who want to be positive leaders and contributors to healthy, high-performing teams.
This course provides a supportive, non-punitive learning pathway for athletes following a mistake or harmful action. Athletes focus on understanding impact, taking accountability without shame, repairing trust, and moving forward with integrity. The course emphasizes growth, dignity, and reintegration rather than punishment.
Best for: Athletes navigating accountability and learning after a misstep.