The Philadelphia Coaches Conference is an annual collaborative event hosted by Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management and organized “for coaches by coaches” in an effort to bring together aspiring coaches of all levels and in a variety of sports for the purpose of professional development and growth through a series of educational sessions led by a diverse group of experienced and knowledgeable coaches.

The 2026 Philadelphia Coaches Conference will be held at Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management. The conference is dedicated to coaching professionals and students and addresses current issues in coaching featuring a keynote address, industry-led panel discussions, and multiple breakout sessions.  

Keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and expert panels are open to all registered attendees. Speakers from previous conferences have included Steven Robertson- BeBold Training, Charlene Morett-Curtiss - Penn State Women’s Field Hockey, Dawn Staley - University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball, Aaron McKie - Temple University Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Matt Rhule - Carolina Panthers Head Coach and Courtney Banghart - University of North Carolina Women’s Basketball Head Coach.

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