Coach Application
Hello
Coach
Thanks for your interest in coaching a SAWUSA International Tour. If you love to travel and would be proud to represent the United States in international competition, this could be an amazing opportunity for you. We receive hundreds of applications for these positions each year, so we please ask that you follow our application process steps below. We are looking for hard-working, intelligent, dedicated coaches who are also great communicators. We look forward to getting to know you!
SAWUSA Alumni Coaches
This list covers coaches on SAWUSA Tours from 2015 to 2026.
- Rory Larson, Anoka-Ramsey Community College (MN) - 2 Tours
- Jody Burrows, Bates College (ME) - 5 Tours
- Jason Williams, Belmont-Abbey College (NC)
- Brandon Averitt, Chaffey College (CA) - 3 Tours
- Patrick Coffey, College of San Mateo (CA) - 2 Tours
- Emmett Whitfield, College of San Mateo (CA)
- David Kurvink, DeSales University (PA)
- Tanner Huck, Ecclesia College (AR)
- Tyler Sanborn, Ferrum College (VA)
- Chris Hamilton, Franklin College (IN) - 3 Tours
- Jack Leavitt, Georgetown University (DC)
- Reggie Hines, Guilford Technical Community College (NC) - 2 Tours
- Mark Hawald, John Carroll University (OH)
- Kendal Wallace, LaGrange College (GA)
- Ray Maurice-Edwards, Lincoln University (PA) - 5 Tours
- Meaghan Smith - Lycoming College (PA)
- Ryan Nowell, Marywood University (PA) - 3 Tours
- Scott Combs, Martin Methodist College (TN)
- Rachelle Matthys, Medaille College (NY) - 4 Tours
- Marvin Johnson, Midwestern State University (TX) - 2 Tours
- Katie Nelson, Milwaukee School of Engineering (WI)
- Lexi Pitkevits, Moravian University (PA)
- Samantha Cherenson, Moravian University (PA)
- Neal Anderson, Norwich University (VT) - 2 Tours
- Heidi Messer, Oklahoma Wesleyan University (OK)
- Dan Perritano, Penn State - Behrend (PA)
- Danielle Kochka, Penn State - Greater Alleghany (PA)
- Lorie Khalil, Penn State - Lehigh Valley (PA) - 4 Tours
- Sue Murphy, Pfeiffer University (NC)
- Quin Rice, Rochester University (MI)
- Allison Coleman, Russel Sage College (NY)
- Aaron Denton, Sandhills Community College (NC) - 2 Tours
- Frank Rogers, Siena Heights University (MI) - 5 Tours
- Sam Swinford, Southern Illinois College (IL) - 4 Tours
- Sara Harman, Southwestern Assemblies of God (TX)
- Matt O'Brien, Southwestern College (KS)
- Tahj Scott, St. Andrews University (NC)
- Kelsey Long, St. Andrews University (NC)
- Drew Roberts, St. Andrews University (NC)
- Don Mulhern, St. Catherine University (MN)
- Bob Hutchings, Stockton University (NJ) - 4 Tours
- Aaron Ettinger, Susquehanna University (PA)
- Sam Leal, University of Maine Farmington (ME)
- Drew Richards, University of North Carolina-Pembroke (NC)
- Brandon Huntley, University of Puget Sound (WA)
- Amber Dohlman, University of Wisconsin-River Falls (WI) - 2 Tours
- Alison Jennings, University of Wisconsin-River Falls (WI)
- Michele Davis, Utica University (NY)
- Donnie Arey, Warner University (FL)
- Aaron Goodman, Washington College (MD)
- Chris Horton, Warren Wilson College (NC) - 4 Tours
High School and Club Coaches: Jamie Koepp (WI) – 3 Tours, Brad Estes (FL) – 2 Tours, Greg Blythe (GA) – 2 Tours, Jake Otkin (SD) – 2 Tours, Gerald Stansbury (MD) – 2 Tours, Don Ledford (NC) – 2 Tours, Alex Chis-Luca (NJ) – 2 Tours, Ross Tyler (OK), Janet Tyler (OK), Ruben Leyva (TX), Tarrik Mabon (GA), TJ Morrison (NC), Bridgette King (TX), Vicki Thomas (MO), Jonny Namer (CA), Darren Averitt (CA), Fritzie Villegas (CA), Robert Bethea (CN), Reilly Campbell (GA), Bernard Smith (TX), Frank Selmon (FL), Joy Macci (TX), Demetrius Williams (OH), Randy Rogers (IL), Jake Hinckley (UT), JaJuan Williams (TX), Nick Attanasio (NJ), Kedric Bartsch (CT), Michael Strickland (SC), Brady Harrington (FL)
Coaching Staffs By Year
- 2020 Coaching Staff
- 2019 Coaching Staff
- 2018 Coaching Staff
- 2017 Coaching Staff
- 2016 Coaching Staff
- 2015 Coaching Staff
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Application Checklist
Step 1 - Register
Step 2 - Email Resume
Now that you have registered, the next step for you is to send us your resume. Please e-mail it to SAWUSA Tour Coordinator Mike Spinner at mike@studentathleteworld.com.
Step 3 - Schedule Video Interview
Please use the calendar below to schedule a video chat with SAWUSA Tour Coordinator Mike Spinner. During the call, Mike will discuss your coaching background and determine if you’re the right fit for one of our tours. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about the trip and the coach selection process. Please make sure to be prepared for the video chat, and make sure not to miss it!
Step 4 - Receive Official Offer
If you are the right fit for us, Mike will talk to you about a spot on our Coaching Staff and what that entails. We have Tour Coordinator positions, Head Coaching positions, and Assistant Coaching positions. We want our staff to buy into our mission and philosophy of International sports travel and be great communicators. We also want our staff to grow with us. It’s typical for coaches to start as Assistant Coaches and grow into the role of Head Coach and eventually, a Tour Coordinator.
- Tour Coordinator = Free Travel and Stipend
- Head Coach = Free Travel
- Assistant Coach = Partially-Funded Travel
Step 5 - Nominate Athletes
Your next step for you is to compile a list of athletes that might be interested in one of our trips. Please send data on athletes (name, email address, phone numbers, parents email addresses, parents phone numbers, social handles, school, athletic information, etc.). We’d love it in electronic form (Microsoft Excel, etc.) if possible – but we will take it however you want to give it to us! We can usually convert PDF files and even if they are hand-written lists, we can make it work. Please try to include as much information as possible and e-mail the leads to info@studentathleteworld.com. We will reach out personally to each athlete you nominate.
Step 6 - Spread the Word
Step 7 - Register
As the tour gets closer, we will ask you to complete this step. This important step gets you officially registered for the trip. Please see the PDF below which will walk you through the process.
Step 8 - Look the Part
We are going to send you a couple shirts before the tour. You can also shop our team store for additional gear. Be proud and wear Red, White, and Blue on tour.
Step 9 - Press Release
Congratulations, you’ve been selected to coach for SAWUSA! Be sure to spread the word on social media (and tag us). In addition, download/edit the press release below and send it to your local newspapers, other media outlets, and your school/organization. Let us know when it’s published and we will share it too.
Step 10 - Passport
Your passport information can be added directly to your on-line account. Make sure you add it at least 120 days prior to departure.
Step 11 - Communicate with SAWUSA and Your Team
From this point forward we will work with you personally to help you as you communicate with your team prior to the trip. We will have a coaches video meeting for your trip. You will also reach out to all your athletes shortly before the tour to do a team Zoom and set up a group text chat get to know each other and build team cohesion prior to the tour.