2026 Utah Sports Hall of Fame Foundation Coaches' Leadership Symposium
Schedule
Sat Mar 07 2026 at 08:30 am to 02:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Viewmont High School | Bountiful, UT
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The Utah Sports Hall of Fame Foundation is proud to host the 2026 Coaches’ Leadership Symposium on Saturday, March 7, at Viewmont High School. This year's theme: “Positive Culture: A Key to Effective Leadership!”Utah coaches, future coaches, athletic directors and administrators are invited to attend.
The Coaches' Leadership Symposium is an incredible opportunity to listen to, learn from, and be inspired by the personal insights, philosophies, and expertise of successful leaders, coaches, and athletes. The symposium focuses on the life-long and multi-faceted impact that coaches' leadership has on young athletes. Please pass this email/information to your coaching staff or whomever may benefit from a great day with coaches!
Olympian Lindsey Anderson, a former Weber State standout athlete and the current coach of the Wildcats' women's track and field team, will be the opening keynote speaker. Anderson was inducted into the Utah Sports Hall of Fame last year.
Popular broadcaster Wesley Ruff, a longtime sports anchor for KTVX Ch. 4, will provide the closing remarks as another keynote speaker. He also recently received Hall of Fame recognition as a Distinguished Contributor.
The attached registration flyer includes information about the day’s events.
Panel discussion topics and leaders:
1. Building Blocks in Developing and Maintaining Positive Team Culture: Mary Kay Amicone (HOF Inductee); Roger Buhrley, Sharon Christensen, Mike Ripplinger, Larry Wall (Distinguished HS honorees)
2. Dealing with Referees/Umpires/Officials: John Robison (HOF inductee), Eddie Lewis (Officials Hall of Honor); Justin Nelson, Teri Lewis (current officials)
3. Current Issues for Coaches Roundtable Discussions: Rob Cuff and USHAA Staff
• Master of Ceremonies: Rob Cuff, UHSAA Executive Director
• Leadership Symposium Chair: Bart Thompson, Retired NIAA Executive Director and UHSAA Assistant Director
• Session Leaders: UHSAA Staff, USHOFF Board Members
• Continental Breakfast and Lunch are provided!
REGISTER ONLINE at www.ushoff.org by Wednesday, Feb. 25 for $50. Late registration after that date is $60.
Contact Utah Sports Hall of Fame president Deb Bennett with further questions at 801-554-4787.
https://www.cognitoforms.com/USHOFF/_2026CoachesLeadershipSymposiumRegistration
Participants receive a certificate of completion for six hours licensing renewal points.
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Where is it happening?
Viewmont High School, 120 Viewmont Dr, Bountiful, UT 84010-5916, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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