Soccer Coaching Impact in Idaho School Systems
GrantID: 78964
Grant Funding Amount Low: Open
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: Open
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Grant Overview
Idaho targets measurable gains in school-based soccer instruction through this grant. The primary outcomes include raising the percentage of certified coaches in middle and high school programs by at least 12 percent over three years and increasing the number of students completing standardized skill assessments.
These outcomes address documented gaps in physical education delivery. Idaho ranks among the lowest states for required PE minutes at the secondary level, and soccer remains an emerging sport outside the Treasure Valley. State education reports show that 68 percent of rural districts employ fewer than two full-time PE instructors, limiting exposure to organized soccer curricula.
Workforce composition in agriculture and food processing shapes participation patterns. Many students balance farm responsibilities with school sports, creating compressed seasons and higher injury risks from inconsistent training. Funding supports courses that incorporate periodization techniques suited to these calendars.
Idaho's major industries influence coach availability. Manufacturing and agricultural employers provide limited flexibility for daytime professional development, so approved training must include evening or virtual modules. Applications require letters from school administrators confirming release time or coverage plans.
Implementation centers on partnerships with the Idaho High School Activities Association and university extension programs. Grantees submit quarterly reports tracking coach certification rates and student assessment scores in districts that received awards. Data collection uses existing state reporting systems to avoid new administrative burdens.
The grant distinguishes Idaho needs from neighboring states by requiring evidence that training will expand soccer offerings in counties with populations below 20,000. This criterion reflects the state's 44 percent rural population share and the concentration of resources in Ada and Canyon counties.
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