Reviews from Our Community
More than 34,392 Coaches, Parents and Teachers Trust the American Coaching Academy
Ready to Use
"GREAT ready-to-use resources. They provide a variety of themed and seasonal activities that you just need to print and/or display. They kids love them and they are super easy for you as the teacher/coach!"
Barbara Faulkner
Elementary PE Teacher
No More Searching
"No more searching all over the internet, trying to get the material you need, you can get it all here! I would recommend these to any and EVERY coach and parent out there, whether it's for P.E., sports, or just looking for fun activities that will get your kids up and moving!"
Mike Peters
Fortitude Athletic Development and Nutrition
Parents know I mean business!
"My certification has absolutely improved my confidence. Parents know I mean business! I hear whispers... "this guy is tough... this guy is serious about coaching these kids... he's gonna set a good role model for these kids."
Jim Grimes
Soccer Coach
Easy to Set Up
"The lessons and activities are so simple and easy to set up. If you print out the papers, it makes it super easy for a substitute to follow with the step by step instructions and pictures."
Krystina Kolbe
Bradenton, Florida
No Experience?
No Problem.
"An enormous selection of Physical activities for students of all ages. As a retired secondary maths teacher often doing relief in primary schools with no experience whatsoever in teaching PE the resources I have got from them are invaluable."
Joan Manson
Waverley, New Zealand
My Students Love Everything!
"I have an entire 3 inch binder dedicated to the American Coaching Academy lessons that I use within my physical education program. My students LOVE everything I have used. I highly recommend checking them out to all my colleagues!"
Lorraine Meloche Giorgino
PE Teacher
Makes My Life Less Stressed
"Thanks so much for making my life less stressed this year. I have recommended your site to other teachers because it's so easy to implement and the students enjoy the activities."
Cindy Thorne
Upper Sandusky, Ohio
Has caused my confidence level to rise.
"The ACA training has caused my confidence level to rise, and my ability to teach and motivate has also been quite effective. When I speak, it's with passion and confidence. I was even voted coach of the month in my local league!"
Yvonne Lockhart
Softball Coach
The Escape Rooms are AMAZING!
"They are so easy to use and the kids really get engaged when figuring out the clues! I would recommend the PE programs to anyone that works with kids in any sort or organized manner. All the activities are awesome!"
Rob Bello
Health & PE Teacher
Great Pictures! Great Ideas!
"The printables are awesome - they were so easy to download and print right away. And the equipment-free Escape Rooms have been lifesavers! Thank you!!!"
Jody Siegel Isralow
Charlotte, North Carolina
Makes planning so much easier!
"I love the resources I get from the ACA each month. They are WELL worth the price, and they make my weekly and monthly planning so much easier!"
Stuart Creamer
PE Teacher
Anyone who goes through this program will benefit from it and become a better coach.
"Going through scenarios and dealing with real-life situations forces you to think through what's important and make decisions based on your values. Anyone who goes through this program will benefit from it and become a better coach."
Dr. Larry Lauer
Michigan State University
Hardly any setup!
"I LOVE the variety of games. Plus, there is hardly any setup and we can play in the gym or out on the playground. My kindergarteners really loved the Reindeer Tag!"
Jill Jacobsen Kusel
Kindergarten Teacher
So Creative!
"All of the resources are so creative, and the directions are very clear. My kids of all ages have had so much fun! I would recommend this product to all elementary teachers."
Tracy Eisenhauer
Elementary School Teacher
Always the Best Ideas!
"I always get the best ideas for my students from the ACA. They really enjoyed the Christmas themed Power Pack - and i enjoyed seeing how involved it got them!"
Vivian Kiefer
PE Aide
The kids can't wait to solve the next puzzle!
"The Escape Rooms are just fantastic! And they have added a lot of excitement to my classes. The kids can't wait to solve the next puzzle and break the code! Thanks so much!"
Chris Knobloch
New Orleans, Louisiana
Brings fresh ideas to the classroom!
"The ACA has some great games & activities that bring fresh new ideas to the classroom. I especially enjoyed the back to school activities that presented many fun opportunities for students to get to know each other. I would definitely recommend this to other PE teachers!"
Lisa Bingham
PE Teacher
Incorporates the mind AND body
"I love EVERYTHING about these products! They motivate my students and incorporates the mind AND body. And I really enjoy watching all of the collaboration that goes on between my students. I highly recommend these!"
Harriet Savage
Auckland, New Zealand
Much more positive outcomes can be accomplished.
"So much more positive outcomes can be accomplished if coaches understand the athletes first mindset. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this program to other coaches and I enjoyed my experiences working with it."
Dr. Dennis Johnson
Varsity Cross Country Coach
A breath of fresh air!
"Oh YES!!! This program is wonderful. I needed a breath of fresh airfor my PE classes - this proved to be perfect! There are so many activities that any PE teacher can get new ideas from it. (My favorite was Stuff The Turkey from the November Power Pack.)"
Susan Carney
PE Teacher
Can be used in the gym OR the classroom!
"I really enjoy the Escape Rooms. They provide a different approach that gets all the kids engaged. And it can be used in a gym calss or as a movement break within the regular classroom learning time!"
Tina Caputo
Trail, British Columbia
It improved my confidence immensely.
"I got specific examples on how to coach individual athletes as well as a team, and also how to handle parent influences."
Brent Babyck
Hockey Coach
The ACA resources are top notch!
"The American Coaching Academy resources are top notch! They make lesson planning so much easier, because they are just packed full of so many great ideas. The Print & Play activities are fantastic!"
Sheila Karsh Burke
PE Teacher
Very effective and interactive.
"Very effective and interactive... easy to access and easy to use. This material is a foundational component, and certainly would benefit any level of coach."
Gregory Austin Ph.D.
Colby Sawyer College
My students enjoy the different themes
"I really like the escape room lessons. They are easy to set up and the kids are able to follow along. They are great if you need to have something prepped and ready for a substitute! My students enjoy the different themes. I recommend these activities to all Phys Ed teachers!"
Laurie Taylor
Physical Education Teacher
I walk with my chin a little higher!
"The ACA gave me more insights into working with parents, and greater confidence in working with the athletic program, my assistants and players. Now I walk with my chin a little higher than normal!"
Pedro Ortega
Basketball Coach
A beneficial program!
"A beneficial program that goes beyond what typical state coaching certification programs teach. You will gain practical information that you can put in use immediately. It helped me as a coach and was beneficial in helping me land a job as an athletic director this year."
Glendale Zell
Louisville, Kentucky
Ready to go and SUPER FUN!
"My favorite thing about the ACA products is that they are delivered "ready to go" and they are SUPER FUN! The pre-designed practice plans save me tons of time and everything includes detailed instructions so you can just jump right in to training! "
Jen Lloyd-McKenzie
Basketball Coach