DISC Profiles for NCAA Coaches
Helping NCAA coaches lead more effectively, communicate with impact, and better understand and retain their athletes using DISC tools tailored specifically to sport.
Enhance Coach-Athlete Relationships, Communication, Team Culture and Retention.
The Only DISC Behavior Profiling Tool That Is Purpose Built for Sport.
Why DISC is a game changer for coaches
Great coaching isn’t just about strategy, it’s about people. Understanding how each athlete thinks, communicates, responds to feedback, and performs under pressure is what separates great coaches from the rest.
The CoachDISC Profile gives coaches deep insight into their own behavioral style and how that style impacts their leadership, particularly under stress or in high-pressure situations like competition. More importantly, it helps them tailor and adapt their approach to bring out the best in each athlete, building stronger, more effective coach-athlete relationships.
Michaela Everett
Assistant Coach, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Women’s Basketball
Director of Student-Athlete Leadership Development, University of Michigan
“Being able to implement [Athlete Assessments] DISC was really big for us. We used it in the preseason when we were diving into it with our players and teaching them about the DISC Model, themselves, but also about each other and about the different pieces of our team…. The athletes can see we are implementing it into our daily lives, so it sends a message that they should take it pretty seriously too. They would go in to sit with our Head Coach and he had their booklet printed out on his desk next to him. We had DISC displayed in the locker room and all over the coaches’ office… We’re really implementing it into our culture, which I think has been great.”
Built for the sideline, not the boardroom
The CoachDISC Profile is created specifically for sport
Most DISC assessments used in NCAA programs (such as those under the “NCAA DISC” banner) are built for business. They use workplace language and scenarios that rarely translate to the dynamics of a team or locker room. The CoachDISC Profile speaks directly to coaches by using language and examples from real sporting environments.
CoachDISC stands apart and gives you tools to understand:
How you give and receive feedback
How you lead during competition vs. preparation
How you handle team conflict or adversity
How your behavior impacts athlete motivation and trust
How to adapt for individual personalities and learning styles
Strengthen Coach-Athlete Connection
Awareness of behavioral styles is the foundation of any effective relationship. When coaches and athletes both complete their DISC Profiles, they can use their self-awareness to then better understand each other’s preferences, motivations, and responses to pressure.
The CoachDISC Profile Allows Coaches to Build a Foundation For:
Improving communication with athletes
Building stronger relationships and trust
Having more effective team meetings and goal setting
Pre-empting and managing potential conflict
Developing greater psychological safety and inclusion
Elevate Team Culture and Leadership
When DISC is introduced across the whole program, using the tailored profiles available for athletes, coaches, and administrators, it creates a shared language for behavior, leadership, and accountability.
Athlete Assessments DISC Tools are Tailored for Each Role Allowing Teams to:
Define and model the culture you want to create
Identify and develop athlete leaders
Navigate tough conversations
Align coaching staff behavior and leadership style
Engage support staff and build stronger off-field relationships
Brian Alexander
Director of Performance Mind, UC San Diego
Head Coach, Soccer, NCAA Division I National Championship Coach, University of Florida
A lot of times when we see stress between teammates or athletes and coaches, they just don’t understand what tensions naturally exist between their adapted or natural styles. I think for teams as a whole, DISC provides a tangible methodology to foster team chemistry and allows athletes and coaches to comprehend each other and build more effective relationships.
How NCAA Programs use the coachDISC Profile
Programs Across All Divisions use COACHDISC Profiles to:
Support coach development
Improve communication within coaching staff
Enhance coach-athlete relationships
Build program-wide leadership models
Support new coaches or transitions in leadership
The CoachDISC Profile is also used in Collegiate Coach Education and Graduate Masters of Coaching programs; equipping current and future coaches with tools for long-term effectiveness.
Why Choose the CoachDISC Over Generic DISC Tools?
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Ready to Coach with Greater Clarity?
Bring DISC into your team, program, or department and unlock a new level of connection, communication, and leadership.
For Coaches and Teams
Lead with impact. Build stronger teams.
Use DISC to understand your athletes, tailor your coaching, and unlock greater performance and cohesion.
Our Elite Team Program includes DISC Profiling and a series of consultations to ensure you get the most out of your investment, and apply DISC to what’s most important to your team.
For Student-Athlete Leadership Developers
Develop confident, self-aware leaders on and off the field.
Integrate DISC into your leadership programs to create a consistent language for growth and team contribution.
Our Athlete Leadership Program empowers student-athletes to lead with greater self-awareness, team insight, and accountability. With a combination of online learning, live workshops, and practical application.
For Mental Performance Consultants and Sport Psychologists
Enhance your toolkit with actionable behavioral insights.
Use DISC to improve self-awareness, team communication, and how those you work with perform under pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
About The CoachDISC Profile
What is the CoachDISC Profile?
The CoachDISC Profile helps coaches understand their coaching and leadership style and how it impacts communication, motivation, and performance within their team. It also provides strategies for adapting coaching approaches to different athletes, fellow coaches, or staff, in order to achieve greater performance outcomes and build stronger working relationships.
How does the CoachDISC improve coaching effectiveness?
The CoachDISC reveals how a coach typically responds under pressure, communicates with their team, and leads through challenge. It helps coaches adapt their style for better engagement and stronger athlete development.
Can the CoachDISC help with team culture?
Yes.
When used with AthleteDISC and Sports ManagerDISC Profiles, the CoachDISC helps establish a consistent framework for communication and leadership across the entire program, which strengthens team culture.
Do NCAA programs use CoachDISC?
Yes. It’s used across NCAA Divisions I, II, and III for coach development, team culture and dynamics, communication workshops, and pre or in-season programming.
Can this help align our coaching staff around a common philosophy?
Absolutely. When the entire coaching staff completes their CoachDISC Profiles, it sparks valuable conversations around leadership styles, communication preferences, and decision-making under pressure. It helps coaches understand each other better and operate more cohesively, especially during the high-pressure moments of the season.
How can I use CoachDISC with my team?
CoachDISC helps you better understand how your behavior and communication style influences the team environment, especially under pressure.
When used with your coaching staff, it supports alignment, clearer communication, and a stronger leadership group. When used alongside AthleteDISC, it helps coaches adapt their style to better connect with individual athletes, improve motivation, and manage team dynamics more effectively.
Can I use CoachDISC and AthleteDISC at the same time?
Yes! And we recommend it. When both coaches and athletes complete their respective DISC Profiles, it creates a shared understanding of how everyone naturally communicates, receives feedback, and responds to challenges. This mutual awareness leads to better coach-athlete relationships, stronger trust, and more effective team culture.
How can i use this as a coach development tool for my coaching staff?
The CoachDISC is an excellent tool for coaching staff development. It helps coaches reflect on their leadership style, how they handle pressure, and how they interact with others. When used in group settings, it creates space for deeper conversations around team roles, shared responsibilities, and leadership alignment. Many NCAA programs use CoachDISC during pre-season planning, staff onboarding, or leadership workshops to build stronger, more cohesive coaching teams.
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