Coaching is so much more than physical training. It's how you organize, manage and communicate. To see character-building being revived in a program like the one here at Concordia is gratifying.
-Vern Gambetta

After coaching high school athletics for 20 years, I feel I am still gaining practical knowledge from the courses and the group discussions with other coaches in my field. Most importantly, I am able to immediately apply what I am learning to my current team. Specifically, the courses on ethics and psychology of sport have influenced my coaching style and approach this season, and I feel have had a positive impact on my team's performance.
-Mary Mulligan
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Masters in Coaching & Athletic Administration

Take Coaching and Athletic Administration to the Next Level

Concordia University Irvine offers a unique professional development opportunity that fills the academic void between programs in educational administration and physical education. The Masters in Coaching and Athletic Administration program enhances leadership and administrative skills while building professional growth in coaches and athletic administrators. The MCAA experience is renowned for its positive and practical approach in the world of educational athletics.

Through participation in Concordia University’s Masters in Coaching and Athletic Administration program you will:

Grow professionally with a practical curriculum and approach to coaching and athletic administration.

Strengthen your teaching, coaching, and administrative abilities in a nationally acclaimed program.

Refine your philosophy of coaching, athletics, and leadership.

Develop a national professional network of peers, colleagues and instructors offering diverse perspectives and experiences.

Enhance character development and ethical leadership in a faith-based environment.

Concordia’s MCAA Program

Offers a uniquely flexible program that may be fully completed onsite, online, or any combination thereof.

Is regionally accredited and nationally ranked.

Features award-winning faculty.