3 Graduate Credits through Colorado State University - Pueblo

ED500 Course

Instructor: Coach Shawn Hair

*This course is transcribed as a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) it is graduate level course

Catalog Description:

Mental Toughness & Leadership for Coaches: Lessons from Think Like a Warrior

This course is designed for coaches who want to elevate their leadership and mental toughness by developing a resilient, purpose-driven mindset. Based on Darrin Donnelly’s bestselling book Think Like a Warrior, this course distills the timeless principles of five legendary figures—Coach John Wooden, Buck O’Neil, Herb Brooks, Alexander the Great, and Steve Jobs—into actionable strategies for coaching success. Through reflection on personal coaching philosophy development, coaches will learn to lead with belief, embrace adversity, focus on the process, and coach with joy and purpose. Whether you’re coaching a team, leading a program, or mentoring individuals, this course provides the psychological tools and leadership frameworks needed to inspire peak performance and long-term growth.

Required Text(s) and Other Materials:

Donnelly, D. (2016). Think like a warrior: The Five inner beliefs that make you unstoppable. Shamrock New Media, Inc.

Amazon/Kindle link

Barnes and Noble

Thriftbooks

All additional supplemental materials will be provided by the instructor and can be obtained through the course content learning management system. (Canvas)

Course Objectives:

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, educators will be able to:

Analyze key principles from Think Like a Warrior and apply them to real-life coaching scenarios.
Develop a resilient, purpose-driven mindset for coaching under pressure.
Create a customized coaching philosophy inspired by timeless warrior traits.
Implement motivational strategies rooted in belief, vision, and service.
Evaluate coaching leadership styles through weekly case studies and peer collaboration.

Please email Shawn Hair with any questions:

shawnhair@smsd.org

816-522-5716 (text)

Think Like A Warrior

$389.00

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Once registration is complete, you will receive a welcome letter from the instructor within 48 business hours with access codes and instructions for the course. If you do NOT hear from the instructor, please email connectedclassroomcourses@gmail.com
These directions will also be sent via email to you:

Quick Reference Guide

Step 1: Register for your course with your Provider (to include payment made to the Provider).

Step 2: Complete the online registration with CSU-Pueblo at

https://csupueblo-extendedstudies.formstack.com/forms/tep_other

Provider is THE CONNECTED CLASSROOM (look in "T" alpha section)

Once you submit, you will receive an email confirming your registration. There will be a registration number in this email, and it may be helpful to document it. You need only register ONCE per course you’re taking.

Step 3: Following your online registration, you can expect a follow-up email that will provide you with your PID number. You can expect this email approximately 7-10 days later. Keeping record of your PID number is encouraged. If you do not receive this contact the Extended studies office at CSU-Pueblo.

Step 4: Once your coursework is submitted to your provider and they’ve sent us your grade, we will enter it. This process can take up to 14 business days.

Step 5: A notification will NOT be sent out when your grade is transcribed, rather, you can periodically check your unofficial transcripts on your Student PAWS account to see when the grade is posted.

Step 6: To log in to your PAWS account, please see the instructions provided in the email you received with your PID number.

Step 7: Official Transcripts can also be ordered through your Student PAWS account.

Please visit the “Students” tab on our webpage for additional helpful information: https://www.csupueblo.edu/extended-studies/teacher-education-institute.html.

Think Like A Warrior

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Cancellation/Registration Policy

IMPORTANT - MUST ALSO REGISTER WITH CSU PUEBLO.

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