Students who participate in sports have the opportunity to learn critical life skills that can help them achieve success not only as athletes but also in all walks of life. The Missouri Institute for Positive Coaching teaches coaches and educators how to motivate athletes and students in a positive, healthy manner to help them achieve athletic, academic and personal excellence. The institute offers workshops, conferences and seminars, as well as online programming and the opportunity to for schools to become a Positive Coaching School. In addition, the College of Education offers an online master’s degree program with an emphasis in positive coaching.