Take Your Coaching and Athletics Administration Career to New Heights
At Concordia University Irvine, we provide a pathway to elevate your coaching and leadership career and sports programs through a variety of advanced degree opportunities. Our programs cater to both coaching and administrative leadership with dedicated areas of emphasis in a wide variety of specific sports. Consider the following options:
- M.A. in Coaching & Athletics AdministrationOur MCAA program is for dedicated professionals looking to challenge themselves as they advance in their chosen profession. The MCAA staff and instructors go above and beyond by sharing best practices, imparting valuable information, and cultivating skill sets to mentor and equip for excellence.
- M.S. in Coaching & Exercise SciencesThis program provides a comprehensive study of the varied aspects of human movement in the context of athletic competition. Included are one-week summer intensive courses where students focus their training in chosen aspects of athletics-based leadership as they build their knowledge base and portfolio.
Completing the Master's in Coaching & Athletics Administration program through Concordia University Irvine was the best decision of my young career as a teacher and coach...The MCAA program gave me countless opportunities to learn, reflect, and grow through courses that I truly enjoyed.”-Jennifer Allen
Todd Beamer High School
It [MCAA program] allowed me to really dive deep and digest what it takes to be an Athletics Director and [...] to be a true coach that has a path. The most beautiful piece to the program was philosophy. All of these professors brought something [...] powerful to their classes... I was able to work, expand my career, and get a Master's that allowed me opportunities for financial and professional development. I would do this program three times over because it was so impactful for me.”-Brooke Nicholson
Alumna 2017
Suddenly I was back at it. School was exciting again. I appreciated school more this time around because I understood, 'This is going to get me from point A to point B.' Each class helped develop my thinking as a coach.”-Misty May-Treanor '13
Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Director of Volleyball Operations, Long Beach City College, CA
The MCAA program has benefited me greatly as it has widened my perspective on coaching at the collegiate level, and challenged me to prepare more thoroughly for all aspects of building a successful soccer program.”-Samuel Mahtani
Illinois Olympic Development Program, Normal, IL; Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL
Pyramid of Purpose
The Concordia Pyramid of Purpose is the foundation from which coaches and educators are empowered to advance as leaders and mentors. It provides a pathway to building success both as individuals and as team leaders.
Explore Your Future Possibilities and Opportunities in Coaching and Athletics Administration
Concordia University Irvine offers graduate programs to equip and empower students to not only succeed in their chosen careers but as individuals leading fulfilling lives of learning and serving their communities. Submit your application now and take advantage of these benefits:
- No application fee
- No GRE test-score requirement
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If you have any questions about the programs, the application process, or anything else, please feel free to reach out to us.