FOOTBALL
VIRTUAL COACHING CERTIFICATION SEMINAR
NOVEMBER 16th - 19th, 2026
Ā 6:30PM - 9:30PM EDT
POWERED BY:Ā TicketmasterĀ andĀ The New York Jets
FREE FOR THE MILITARY COMMUNITY
SERVICE MEMBERSĀ ā¢ VETERANSĀ ā¢ MILITARY SPOUSESĀ ā¢Ā GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMBERS
WHAT TO EXPECT
Topics that frequently appear in our Football Seminars:Ā
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š Football Theory
Build a stronger understanding of the concepts, systems, and principles that shape effective football coaching.
šÆ Route & Coverage Concepts
Explore offensive route concepts and defensive coveragesāand how coaches teach, recognize, and adjust to each.
šŖ Run Game Strategy & Defensive Fits
Dive into run concepts, defensive fits, gap responsibilities, and the fundamentals that make each system work.
š”ļø Pass Protection & Pass Rush
Learn key principles behind protecting the quarterback and creating pressure on the defensive side of the ball.
š Tackling Fundamentals
Explore techniques and coaching progressions designed to develop confident, effective tacklers.
š„ Film Breakdown
Learn how coaches use film to evaluate players, recognize tendencies, prepare for opponents, and improve performance.
š§ High Human SkillsĀ
Strengthen the leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills that help coaches make an impact beyond Xās and Oās.
Ā What to Expect in our Seminars:
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š¬Ā Interactive Learning
Engage in live sessions designed to challenge your thinking and strengthen your coaching approach.
š Learn Both Sides of the Ball
Hear from our coaching experts, while also participating in offense and defense position breakout sessions.
š§ Ā Practical Coaching Strategies
Gain tools and techniques you can immediately apply to support athlete development, confidence, and performance.
š¤Ā Military Community Connection
Learn alongside fellow members of the military community who share a passion for coaching and service.
š Practical Takeaways
Leave with knowledge you can actually use both on and off the field.
ā°Ā Live Virtual Format
Participate in scheduled, instructor-led sessions that encourage engagement, discussion, and learning.
šÆĀ Become a Certified Soldier Coach
Join a network of coaches committed to serving others and building better lives through coaching.
REAL COACHES.
REAL STORIES.
REAL IMPACT.Ā
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.
Coach Aaron Brady is a former Rutgers standout and two-time All-Big East honoree who has coached at Duke, Georgetown, and Clarion, as well as guest coaching in the CFL. As a head coach at top high school programs, he has helped over 125 players advance to college football and developed numerous future coaches. Internationally, he led Team USA to two World Championships and has trained teams from China, Sweden, and Kuwait. A national speaker with over 200 Glazier Clinic talks, he is also a mentor with Soldiers to Sidelines and a veteran coach at elite camps including the Manning Passing Academy and FBU All-American Games.
THE BEST COACHES DON'T JUST DEVELOP ATHLETES. THEY DEVELOP PEOPLE.
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VIRTUAL FOOTBALL 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 "
