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DAY 3: GAME DAY.

What a way to close out an unforgettable weekend in Seattle.

Our final day started back in the film room, studying previous @seahawks and @49ers game film, breaking down tendencies, strategy, and what our Soldier Coaches should be watching for once we got inside the stadium.

Then it was time to walk over to Lumen Field together and take it all in.

From the film room to game day, this weekend gave our coaches the chance to learn, connect, grow, and experience football at the highest level — all while strengthening the camaraderie that makes this community so special.

We can’t thank the @seahawks @seahawkscommunity and @ticketmaster enough for the access, hospitality, and opportunities they provided throughout the entire weekend.

A pretty incredible way to spend a Sunday.

Three days. Countless memories. One mission.

Better Coaching. Better Lives.

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THE LINEUP IS SET.

We’re just days away from the 2026 Sports Performance Coaching Certification Seminar, and this group is bringing some serious knowledge to our Soldier Coaches.

Meet just a few of the coaches and performance leaders joining us:

Johannah Zabal — Sports Performance Director
Martin Rooney — Founder, Training for Warriors
Tex McQuilkin — Captains & Coaches
Steve Watterson — Retired NFL Strength & Conditioning Coach
Giovani Urrutia — Human Performance Specialist
Melissa Mercado — Intro to TeamBuildr
Harrison Bernstein - Founder & CEO Soldiers To Sidelines

Across four virtual evenings, we’ll dive into the tools that help coaches develop better-performing athletes — communication, strength, power, conditioning, speed, agility and more.

October 19–22, 2026
6:30–9:30 PM EDT
100% Virtual
FREE for eligible members of the military community
Powered by @wwp

Veterans. Active Duty. Guard & Reserve. Military Spouses. Gold Star Families.

The countdown is ON.

🔗 Registration is still open — hit the link in our bio and join us!

Better Coaching. Better Lives.

#SoldiersToSidelines #CoachForLife #SportsPerformance #SportsPerformanceCoaching

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DAY 2 went a little something like this…

Trying to fit this entire day into 1:59 might be impossible, because this one had a little bit of everything.

Our Soldier Coaches headed to the VMAC for a full day of the Football Workshop & Youth Skills Clinic — learning inside the Seahawks’ facility, breaking down the game in their coaches meeting room, exchanging ideas, preparing position groups, and soaking in the opportunity to develop their craft in a championship environment.

Along the way came some pretty special moments — connecting with Seahawks coaches, meeting Head Coach Mike Macdonald @themikemacdonald and QB Sam Darnold, opportunities for some of our Soldier Coaches to share their stories with the Seahawks media team, and plenty of conversations that went far beyond X’s and O’s.

Then it was time to put the preparation into action.

Our Soldier Coaches poured everything they had into an awesome afternoon with the Bellevue youth football community — teaching, encouraging, competing, laughing, and creating the kind of experience these young athletes will hopefully remember for a long time.

And after the final whistle? Dinner together. Stories. Smiles. Camaraderie. A chance to reflect on the day and celebrate the bond that continues to grow within this community.

This is what the mission looks like.

Learn together. Coach together. Serve together.

We can’t thank the @seahawks and @ticketmaster enough for opening doors, investing in our Soldier Coaches, and helping create an experience like this.

Day 2 was one for the books.

Better Coaching. Better Lives.

#SoldiersToSidelines #CoachForLife #SoldierCoach #SeattleSeahawks #Ticketmaster

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74 TOTAL CERTIFIED SOLDIER COACHES!

Congratulations to the graduates of our 2026 Adaptive Athlete Coaching Certification Seminar!

Over four nights, this group showed up ready to learn, grow, and become better equipped to coach, support, and empower adaptive athletes with greater understanding and purpose.

We’re incredibly proud to welcome 74 new certified Soldier Coaches into the community and can’t wait to see the ripple effect they create with the athletes, teams, and communities they serve.

A huge thank you to @wwp for continuing to power opportunities like this for the military community, and to every speaker, athlete, coach, and professional who poured their experience and knowledge into this seminar.

The certification may be complete.
The impact is just beginning.

Better Coaching. Better Lives.

#SoldiersToSidelines #CoachForLife #SoldierCoach #AdaptiveAthlete #AdaptiveSports

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A few group shots. A whole lot of memories.

These past few days in Seattle gave our Soldier Coaches the chance to learn, connect, coach, reflect, and experience something truly special together.

From the Seahawks facility to @lumenfield, every stop brought another opportunity to grow the mission and strengthen this community.

We can’t say thank you enough to the @seahawks and @ticketmaster for the way they welcomed our Soldier Coaches and helped create an experience that went far beyond football. The access, hospitality, learning, and moments in between made this weekend one we’ll be talking about for a long time.

And trust us — these photos are only the beginning.
We’ve got plenty more highlights, stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and memories still to share from the Football Workshop & Youth Skills Clinic weekend.

Grateful for the experience. Grateful for the people. Grateful for the mission.

Better Coaching. Better Lives.

#SoldiersToSidelines #CoachForLife #SoldierCoach #SeattleSeahawks #Ticketmaster

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Fun way to wrap up camp with a competition!

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Closing out our youth skills camp together! Great time was had and grateful to have worked with @bellevuejrwolverinefootball

Best of luck to you for the rest of your season!

Thank you to @seahawks and @ticketmaster for setting this event up, we had an absolute blast! taken in Seattle, Washington by @soldierstosidelines

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DAY 3 is officially underway!

Day 2 was absolutely packed — film study, position-group preparation, putting everything into action during the Youth Skills Clinic, and learning inside a championship football environment with the Seattle Seahawks.

Our Soldier Coaches studied the game, prepared with purpose, coached the next generation, and made memories that will stick with them long after this weekend.

And we’re not finished yet.

Day 3 starts right back where great coaching starts: in the film room. One more opportunity to learn, connect, and sharpen our craft before we head to Lumen Field to watch the Seahawks take on the 49ers!

A huge thank you to the Seattle Seahawks and Ticketmaster for continuing to create an unbelievable experience for our Soldier Coaches and making this weekend one we won’t forget.

Day 3… LET’S GO!

Better Coaching. Better Lives.

#SoldiersToSidelines #CoachForLife #SoldierCoach #SeattleSeahawks #Ticketmaster

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A pretty special way to start the day.

Before our Youth Skills Clinic kicked off, @seahawks Seattle Seahawks Head Coach @themikemacdonald Mike Macdonald and QB Sam Darnold stopped by to spend a few moments with our Soldier Coaches and the Soldiers To Sidelines team.

A chance to connect, shake hands, share a few words, and take in an experience our coaches won’t soon forget.

We’re incredibly grateful to the Seattle Seahawks and @ticketmaster for continuing to create moments like these for our Soldier Coaches and for helping make this entire weekend so meaningful.

These are the moments between the drills, meetings, and clinics that make an experience truly special.

Thank you for welcoming our community and investing in the mission.

#SoldiersToSidelines #CoachForLife #SoldierCoach #SeattleSeahawks #MikeMacdonald
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Putting the finishing touches on an incredible experience for our campers.

Our Soldier Coaches are getting everything set for an unforgettable day of learning, leadership, and football as we prepare to welcome these young athletes. We’re grateful for the opportunity to pour into the next generation and create a positive impact both on and off the field.

A huge thank you to the @seahawks and @ticketmaster for helping make this experience possible. Your support is creating meaningful moments for our campers and our Soldier Coaches alike.

Let’s get to work.

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Film room first. Youth Skills Clinic next.

Today at the Seattle Seahawks practice facility, our Soldier Coaches are doing what good coaches do — preparing with purpose.

We broke into position groups, reviewed film, studied our own coaching, and worked through the details to make sure the message we deliver to the area 5th–8th grade athletes is clear, consistent, and impactful.

Because the clinic isn’t just about running drills. It’s about being prepared to teach, communicate, encourage, and give these young athletes the best experience possible.

A huge thank you to the @seahawks for opening their doors and giving our Soldier Coaches the opportunity to learn in an environment like this, and to @ticketmaster for helping make this entire weekend possible.

Preparation matters. Details matter. The athletes deserve our best.

Now it’s time to put it into action.

#SoldiersToSidelines #CoachForLife #SoldierCoach #SeattleSeahawks #Ticketmaster
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