Undergraduate
Coaching
Influence the lives of others through sports.
Coaching minor
Athletics is a large part of the lives of students and families in today’s society — and coaches have a big impact on the experience.
With a coaching minor from Simpson, you will gain the knowledge and hands-on experience to positively influence athletes’ physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
Influence the lives of others through sports
Athletics is a large part of the lives of students and families in today’s society — and coaches have a big impact on the experience. With a coaching minor from Simpson, you will be provided with the knowledge and hands-on experience to positively influence the physical, emotional, social and intellectual growth of athletes.

What You'll Learn
You will learn the foundations of coaching and its psychological and sociological aspects to develop a strong foundation for working with athletes at various competitive levels.
Need assistance? Contact us!
- nicolle.whalen@simpson.edu
- 515-961-1753
- Carse Hall
- Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meet Our Faculty

Cal Busby
- Assistant Professor of Sport Science and Health Education

Shekoofe Saadat
- Assistant Professor of Sport Science & Sport Administration

Katie Smith
- Associate Professor of Sport Science and Health Education

Nicci Whalen
- Division Head of Education and Sport Science
- Department Chair of Sport Science and Health Education
- Professor of Sport Science and Health Education