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2026 USHOFF Coaches’ Leadership Symposium


Saturday, March 7, 2026
9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Viewmont High School
120 W 1000 N
Bountiful, UT

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Early Registration: $50
Late Registration: $60 (after Wed., Feb. 25)

The Utah Sports Hall of Fame Foundation invites coaches involved with any sport statewide, also future coaches, athletic directors, and administrators, to attend the 2026 USHOFF Coaches’ Leadership Symposium:

“Positive Team Culture: A Key to Effective Leadership!”

on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Viewmont High School, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. This conference will inspire, motivate and remind coaches of the critical role they play in the lives of our youth, and help provide tools for building programs of which youth want to be a part.

~Participants will receive a certificate of completion for licensing renewal at the conclusion of the Symposium~

Don’t miss this timely and invaluable experience to hear UTAH SPORTS HALL OF FAMERS provide keynotes and interactive breakout sessions on topics relating to establishing positive team culture and the influence coaches’ have to shape individuals, create successful teams and strengthen community relations.

Special thanks to our Sponsors: Utah High School Activities Association & Garff Family Keys for Success.

Agenda

8:30-8:55 AMCHECK-IN/REGISTER and enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast.
9:00-9:45 AMWELCOME PARTICIPANTS! Overview & Objectives of Symposium:  Bart Thompson, Symposium Chair, USHOF Distinguished HS Coach, Former UHSAA Assistant Director, Former NIAA Executive Director
 
Opening Keynote Speaker: Lindsey Anderson, Olympian, USHOF Inductee, Weber State Women’s Track & Field Coach                                                     
  10:00-10:50 AMBREAKOUT SESSION PANEL #1:  “Building Blocks in Developing and Maintaining Positive Team Culture”
11:00-11:50 AMBREAKOUT SESSION PANEL #2:  “Dealing with Officials”
Noon-12:45 PMLUNCH (Box lunch & drinks included with registration)
“We are USHOFF” Deb Bennett, USHOFF President, USHOF Distinguished HS Coach
12:45-1:35 PMBREAKOUT SESSION #3: Round Table Discussions: “Current Issues for Coaches”, Moderated by UHSAA Directors and Staff
1:45-2:30 PMClosing Keynote Speaker: Wesley Ruff, KTVX Ch. 4 Sports Anchor, USHOF Distinguished Service Award

Concluding Remarks & Conference Certificates:  Rob Cuff, UHSAA Executive Director, Bart Thompson, Symposium Chair