CoachingIntermediate

Level 2 Silver Coach

Level 2 coach certification for building competitors who win at regional and national level.

68 parts·11h 20m·Intermediate·Certificate included
DB
David Bybee
3x World Kickboxing Champion · Director of Coaches, USA Kickboxing
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What you'll learn

Plan advanced training cycles for technical, tactical and physical performance
Coach for competition success, from daily classes to full fight camps
Build mental toughness with proven sport psychology techniques
Apply science-driven coaching in biomechanics, recovery and nutrition
Lead with confidence through stronger processes, communication and athlete management

About this course

The Bronze Coach Certification gives you the systems and structure to run safe, effective classes. The Silver Coach Certification takes the next step — transforming structured coaching into championship-level athlete development.

This course is built for coaches who want to move beyond fundamentals and start producing fighters who can win at the regional and national stage. With Silver Coach, you’ll deepen your knowledge in advanced program design, performance psychology, biomechanics, nutrition, and long-term athlete development.

Through this certification, you’ll learn how to:

  • Plan advanced training cycles that sharpen technical, tactical, and physical performance

  • Coach for competition success — from daily classes to full fight camps

  • Build mental toughness using proven sport psychology techniques

  • Apply science-driven coaching in biomechanics, recovery, and nutrition

  • Lead with confidence by refining your processes, communication, and athlete management

Where Bronze Coach equips you to teach — Silver Coach equips you to win.

And because it’s the only certification endorsed by WAKO USA / USA Kickboxing, your credential carries national recognition and respect. Whether you’re building athletes in the gym or preparing fighters for the podium, Silver Coach is the next milestone in your journey.

Step up from good to great. From coach to coach of champions.

Curriculum

1Introduction to Level 22 parts
1. Overview
2. Mandatory Uploads
2Unit 9 - Coach Preparation: The Essence of Coaching7 parts
1. Sport Integrity Review
2. 3 Domains of Knowledge
3. The 4 Cs of Coaching
4. The Self Reflection Process
5. Self Reflection Diary USA KICKBOXING.pdf
6. Coaching Self Evaluation Checklist.pdf
7. Your Coaching Philosophy
3Unit 10 - Coach Preparation: Program Management6 parts
1. Key Management Skills
2. Facility & People
3. People & Communicating Expectations
4. Technology & Systems
5. Competition Event Organization
6. Competition Travel Plan
4Unit 11 - Coach Preparation: Planning6 parts
1. Periodization Review
2. Session Planner Review
3. The Annual Plan Review
4. The Micro Plan
5. The Integration Plan
6. Competition Management on Fight Week
5Unit 12 - Coach Preparation: Kickboxing Sport Safety7 parts
1. Athlete Safety
2. concussion recognition tool 5.pdf
3. Medical History USA Kickboxing.pdf
4. Facility Safety
5. Live Sparring Safety
6. Insurance for USA Kickboxing
7. Create Safety Audit & Review for Facility & People
6Unit 13 - Coach Preparation: Coaching Processes5 parts
1. 4 Core Coaching Skills
2. Communication
3. Analytical Skills of Coaching
4. Explicit Teaching & Implicit Learning
5. Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis & Feedback
7Unit 14 - Coach Preparation: Inclusive Coaching3 parts
1. Anti-discrimination
2. Inclusion Spectrum Framework
3. Special Needs Awareness
8Unit 15 - Athlete Preparation: Kickboxing Skill Acquisition6 parts
1. Sequential Action Review
2. Technical, Tactical & Physical Training
3. Elements of Skilled Movement
4. Explicit & Implicit Learning
5. Qualitative & Quantitative Applications
6. Core Principles of Designing Performance Sessions
9Unit 16 - Athlete Preparation: Basic Anatomy & Biomechanics5 parts
1. Basic Anatomy for Martial Artists & Coaches
2. Injuries in Martial Arts
3. Biomechanics Applications in Martial Arts
4. Sequential Action & Functional Phases
5. Power Generation & Force Transmission
10Unit 17 - Athlete Preparation: Physiology for Kickboxing Disciplines7 parts
1. Introduction
2. The Energy Systems of Physiology
3. Endurance
4. Strength
5. Speed
6. Flexibility
7. Coordination
11Unit 18 - Athlete Preparation: Athlete Development & Maturation7 parts
1. Review LTAD
2. Review KADM
3. KADM Foundations - Growth
4. KADM Foundations - Puberty
5. KADM for Performance
6. Quiz: Long Term Development Model (LTAD) & American Development Model (ADM)
7. Quiz: Kickboxing Athlete Development Model (KADM)
12Unit 19 - Athlete Preparation: Nutrition for Kickboxing4 parts
1. Body Composition Review
2. Nutrition Fundamentals
3. Macros & Nutrient Timing
4. Weight Management for Performance
13Unit 20 - Athlete Preparation: Sport Psychology3 parts
1. Introduction: Mental Skills Training
2. Goal Setting
3. Relaxation: Intro

Your instructor

DB
David Bybee
3x World Kickboxing Champion · Director of Coaches, USA Kickboxing
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