Addict II Athlete Certified Recovery Coach Training (Peer Support Training)

Interested in serving others? Have a passion for helping those who struggle with substance use disorders and co-occuring disorders? In recovery yourself and looking for a way to give back? We have a program for you! Learn more about the Addict II Athlete philosophy and how you can assist others by utilizing sports metaphors and recreation to re-create recovery.

Online Certified Recovery Coaching Training is available. This is a 40-hour training consisting of 9 modules. Bring a chapter of Addict II Athlete to your community, start your own recovery coach business, or learn more ways to help others in your life and deepen your understanding of addiction and substance use disorders.

Our recovery coach training will give you the skills and certification necessary to help those who struggle with substance use disorders and co-occuring disorders. The training is a comprehensive training about substance use disorders, mental health and recovery coaching. Topics such as scope of practice, professional conduct, ethics and values, boundaries, team structure, family systems, and group and individual coaching are covered. The training also includes weekly lesson plans for support group meetings.

The modules consist of The Starting Line, Take Your Mark, Team Structure, Athlete vs. Addiction, Group & Individual Coaching, The Family System; Home Team, The Recovery Playbook, Core Issues, Flow Model, Leisure Ability Model, and Challenge by Choice.

This fee includes all training, materials, access to other coaches, and personal training from the Athletic Director and Head Coach. The access to ongoing training and support is incuded in the cost. The training is all online and can be done at your own pace.
There is a $500 fee each additional year for continued education to stay licensed with the team. This can be raised through fundraising if needed. Continued education training is offered every year to stay up to date on policies, procedures and updated practices.

“Today is officially two years since I was released from prison. After hitting 10 months, being free, that was the longest I had gone without my hands in handcuffs. Now I’m at over two years without my hands in handcuffs. On top of that I am over 4 1/2 years drug-free! That is the biggest accomplishment of my life! My clean time even outweighs the fact that I’ve literally Walked Across America and am still going! All in the name of Mental Health Awareness and Recovery! Today I also completed the Addict II Athlete Recovery Coach Training Certification. It covers so much than just addiction and I have been learning a lot. I can’t wait to use this to help me as I start speaking engagements around the country.” -Coach Edwards (Kyndal A Walking Testimony)

“Becoming a coach was important to me to help support my loved ones and friends in their recovery. I have learned many skills to lead and support people! It has given me an opportunity to find a place in the recovery community.” -Coach Davies

“Thank you for the opportunity to become a recovery coach. I wish I could’ve done more with it. But ultimately it helped me realize that what I really wanted to do was become a therapist…and for that I’m especially grateful. Not sure I would’ve made this leap into grad school had I not become a recovery coach. Crazy how life works sometimes. ❤️” -Coach Leishman