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The mission of the ICCE is to lead
and develop sport coaching globally. ICCE members seek to enhance the quality of coaching at every level of sport.

The ICCE is a not-for-profit, international organization with the mission of leading and developing sport coaching globally.

01/09/2026

The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) is the umbrella organisation of German sport, representing organised sport in Germany and serving as the National Olympic Committee for Germany. With 103 member organisations representing 29.3 million memberships across around 86,000 sports clubs and 139 sports, the DOSB supports both grassroots and high-performance sport and works to strengthen sport’s contribution to society.

See more: https://icce.ws/new/icce-member-spotlight-german-olympic-sports-confederation/

27/08/2026

The National Center for Coach Training (CNFPA) is an organisation responsible for the training, development and professional recognition of coaches and other sports specialists in Romania. Through its education and development activities, CNFPA supports the continued growth of coaches and contributes to the quality and accessibility of sport across the country.

See more: https://icce.ws/new/member-spotlight-national-center-for-coach-training/

26/08/2026

ICCE Sport Coaching Europe is proud to be part of the — an important initiative working to advance opportunities for women in sport coaching.

We believe gender equality in coaching means more than increasing participation. It means creating stronger pathways and ensuring women have access to education, mentoring, networking and leadership opportunities to develop and thrive throughout their coaching careers.

As a proud partner in this work, we are committed to contributing to stronger coaching pathways, supporting women coaches and helping create a more inclusive and equitable sporting system across Europe.

Together, we can turn commitment into meaningful action.

Learn more here:
https://icce.ws/new/shecoach-advancing-opportunities-for-women-in-sport-coaching/

20/08/2026

Winning Well & Coaching Practices Research Group — Launch

🏅 Can we achieve sporting excellence while prioritising athlete and coach well-being?

You’re invited to the launch of the Winning Well & Coaching Practices Research Group, led by Dr Andy Van Neutegem and Prof Christine Nash.

📅 Monday 31 August 2026 (GMT), 14:00-15:00 (UK)
💻 Online inaugural session

The session includes:

A case study from Dr Natalie Durand-Bush
Breakout discussions
Opportunities to join future research activity

The new research group brings together coaches, researchers, athletes, and practitioners to explore how high performance and safe sport can work hand in hand.

Focus areas:
✅ Defining what “Winning Well” means in practice
✅ Exploring the link between performance and well-being
✅ Sharing best practices and resources
✅ Promoting research that supports both excellence and participant welfare

Research consistently shows that safe sport and high-performance outcomes are not mutually exclusive. Positive, healthy training and competition environments can support athletes and coaches to thrive while achieving their goals.

📩 Register your interest: [email protected]

18/08/2026

ICCE Global Coaches Day 2026

A reminder to take a moment to recognise the coaches who make a lasting difference through sport. From grassroots to elite level, coaches give their time, energy, and passion to help others learn, grow, and reach their potential.

As part of European Week of Sport 2026, join us in celebrating and thanking the coaches who have inspired, supported, and helped shape the people and communities around them.

See more: https://icce.ws/event/icce-global-coaches-day-2026/

13/08/2026

The Finnish Coaches Association is a national organisation dedicated to promoting sports coaching and supporting coaches across Finland. Founded in 1975, the association brings together coaches and others involved in coaching across different sports and levels, from volunteer environments to high-performance sport.

Read more: https://icce.ws/new/icce-member-spotlight-finnish-coaches-association/

11/08/2026

The Professional Ski Instructors of Europe (PSIE) is bringing a fresh perspective to the education and certification of ski instructors across the European snow sports industry and beyond. Established in 2024, PSIE provides training, education and certification designed to support instructors in creating fun, safe and effective learning experiences.

Read more: https://icce.ws/new/icce-member-spotlight-professional-ski-instructors-of-europe/

07/08/2026

More than 400 children, coaches and basketball educators came together in Comoros for the 2026 African Mini Basketball Convention, celebrating the role of grassroots basketball in youth development across Africa.

Organised by FIBA Africa and the FIBA Foundation, the four-day event featured coaching clinics, educational workshops and fun on-court activities designed to introduce children to basketball while equipping coaches with modern teaching methods.

Read more:
https://icce.ws/new/comoros-hosts-2026-african-mini-basketball-convention/

06/08/2026

The 10th cohort of the NSSU Coach Developer Academy has successfully completed the first of its two residential learning weeks in Tokyo! 🌏

Over seven intensive days, 12 coach developers from nine countries came together to strengthen their coach development and system-building skills, while learning, collaborating, and sharing ideas in a unique global learning laboratory.

The International Council for Coaching Excellence is proud to collaborate with Nippon Sport Science University in delivering this outstanding program, which continues to build coach development capacity around the world.

Originally launched through Japan's Sport for Tomorrow Olympic and Paralympic legacy programme, the NCDA is now made possible with the support of IOC Olympic Solidarity.

Read more here:
https://icce.ws/new/ncda-cohort-10-begins-transformative-learning-journey-in-tokyo/

30/07/2026

🌟 Honouring Antero Wallinus-Rinne 🌟

ICCE remembers Antero as a pioneer of ethical, athlete-centred coaching and a passionate contributor to coach development and sport leadership. Through his work, Antero helped strengthen ICCE’s commitment to integrity, respect, transparency and putting athletes at the heart of coaching.

Known for his thoughtfulness, curiosity and ability to bring people together, his legacy continues to inspire coaches and coach developers around the world.

Read more here:
https://icce.ws/about-us/pioneers-rinne/

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