ADAPTIVE ATHLETE
VIRTUAL COACHING CERTIFICATION SEMINAR
SEPTEMBERĀ 21ST - 24th, 2026
Ā 6:30PM - 9:30PM EDT
FREE FOR THE MILITARY COMMUNITY
SERVICE MEMBERSĀ ā¢ VETERANSĀ ā¢ MILITARY SPOUSESĀ ā¢Ā GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMBERS
The military community is built on leadership, discipline, and purpose.
Coaching is a natural extension of how you already lead.
This seminar gives you practical tools to build trust, communicate clearly, and lead with purposeāwhile also developing the technical skills needed to coach effectively.Ā Whether you're just getting started or already coaching, this experience meets you where you are and helps you grow as a leader.
Youāll leave with the clarity and confidence to lead on and off the field.
Reserve My SeatWHAT YOU'LL LEARN
While the exact schedule is finalized closer to the seminar, these are topics that frequently appear in our Adaptive AthleteĀ Seminars:Ā
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āæ Understanding the Adaptive Athlete
Gain a deeper understanding of the unique experiences, challenges, and strengths of adaptive athletes.
šŖ Adaptive Fitness & Performance
Explore how functional fitness, movement, and training can support recovery, performance, and long-term health.
š§ Resilience, Recovery, and Reintegration
Learn how sport can help adaptive athletes build confidence, overcome obstacles, and reconnect with purpose and community.
š Coaching Adaptive Athletes
Develop practical strategies for creating meaningful, athlete-centered coaching experiences that support growth and success.
āļø Medical & Physical Considerations
Understand common physical and musculoskeletal considerations that impact training, performance, and recovery.
š¤ Creating Opportunities Through Sport
Discover how adaptive sports and recreation programs create pathways for participation, connection, and personal growth.
šÆ Inclusive Coaching Practices
Learn how to foster environments where all athletes can thrive, regardless of ability or background.
š Learn From Adaptive Athletes, Coaches, and Experts
Hear firsthand experiences and insights from adaptive athletes, medical professionals, coaches, and leaders in the adaptive sport community.
REAL COACHES.
REAL STORIES.
REAL IMPACT.Ā
WHAT TO EXPECT
š¬ Interactive Learning
Engage in live sessions designed to challenge your thinking and strengthen your coaching approach.
āæ Adaptive Athlete CoachingĀ
Explore coaching scenarios and learn how to create experiences for adaptive athletes.
š§ Practical Coaching Strategies
Gain tools and techniques you can immediately apply to support athlete development, confidence, and performance.
š¤ Military Community Connection
Learn alongside fellow members of the military community who share a passion for coaching and service.
š Coaching Beyond the Game
Discover how to create inclusive environments that help athletes thrive both in sport and in life.
ā° Live Virtual Format
Participate in scheduled, instructor-led sessions that encourage engagement, discussion, and learning.
šÆ Become a Certified Soldier Coach
Join a network of coaches committed to serving others and building better lives through coaching.
THE BEST COACHES DON'T JUST DEVELOP ATHLETES. THEY DEVELOP PEOPLE.
MEET YOURĀ INSTRUCTORS
Harrison Bernstein is the founder and Executive Director of Soldiers To Sidelines (STS), a non-profit organization that helps the military community become character-based sports coaches in their communities. After resigning from coaching professional football, he dedicated himself fully to the STS mission. Harrison has coached football and sports performance at the NFL, NCAA Division I, II, III, and high school levels. He taught in the master's program of Exercise Science at George Washington University for seven years. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University with a BA in Economics, he was captain of the football team, earned All-American honors for three years, and was named Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 1997. He authored "The Everyday Coach: Harnessing the Magic of Influence," providing it free to STS Soldier Coaches and donating all profits to STS. Harrison lives in Lewes, DE, with his wife, Laura Olendeski, and their son, Keturi Bernstein.
Emily is the Owner and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Kaizen Athletics in Virginia Beach, VA, and the Founder/Head Adaptive Coach at Kaizen Adaptive Training, a nonprofit focused on making fitness accessible for individuals with physical and traumatic impairments. With over a decade of experience, Emily holds numerous certifications, including:
šļøāāļø CrossFit Level 1 & 2
šļøāāļø Certified CrossFit Trainer
šļøāāļø Certified USA Weightlifting Coach
šļøāāļø Precision Nutrition Coach
šļøāāļø Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer
šļøāāļø Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist (PPSC)
šļøāāļø Inclusive Fitness Trainer (ACSM)
AND MANY MORE!
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ADAPTIVE ATHLETE VIRTUAL COACHING CERTIFICATION SEMINAR
FREE FOR THE MILITARY COMMUNITY
RESERVE YOUR SEAT
Spots are limited and seminars regularly reach capacity!
WHAT OUR ALUMNIĀ ARE SAYING
"This program reminded me that service doesnāt end when the uniform comes off. Coaching allows us to continue leading, mentoring, and making a difference. Iām proud to be a Soldier Coach, and I highly recommend Soldiers to Sidelines to any veteran or service member looking for their next calling."
- Coach Marc T
Ā Ā "Soldiers to Sidelines is a powerful and purposeful experience. As a military veteran, Iāve always valued service, structure, and leadership but this seminar helped me see how those same values translate into coaching. It gave me a renewed sense of purpose and reminded me that I can still make an impact, just in a different uniform."
- Coach Amanda M
Ā ""For any veteran who is interested in coaching, STS is the way to go. This program has support from major sponsors, successful coaches, and sports professionals at all levels. The love and appreciation for veterans is overwhelming, along with the drive to positively impact kids and our communities.Ā Ā "
