UW IAL M.Ed.
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University of Washington Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership Master's in Education Program.
We prepare professionals to excel in the field of college athletics as coaches and administrators.
We prepare professionals to excel in the field of college athletics as coaches and administrators.
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The priority deadline for the 2026–27 UW IAL M.Ed. cohort is this Friday, January 2, 2026! Submit your completed application by the priority deadline to guarantee an admissions interview.
December 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The priority deadline for the 2026–27 UW IAL M.Ed. cohort is this Friday, January 2, 2026! Submit your completed application by the priority deadline to guarantee an admissions interview.
Sheridan Blanford, a UW Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership M.Ed. alum, is making history with the Seattle Storm.
Learn more about her groundbreaking role in the feature below.
Learn more about her groundbreaking role in the feature below.
Sheridan Blanford Named Storm’s First Chief Social Impact Officer
Sheridan Blanford, a seasoned social impact expert, will oversee the Storm’s Community and Social Impact department and will create meaningful initiatives that engage the team’s diverse and growing fa...
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December 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Sheridan Blanford, a UW Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership M.Ed. alum, is making history with the Seattle Storm.
Learn more about her groundbreaking role in the feature below.
Learn more about her groundbreaking role in the feature below.
Did you know that the UW Athletics Department partners annually with the IAL program to award the Husky Leadership Scholarship? The scholarship provides tuition support for one or more admitted IAL students.
Learn more about IAL Admissions:
uwcla.uw.edu/student/inte...
Learn more about IAL Admissions:
uwcla.uw.edu/student/inte...
December 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Did you know that the UW Athletics Department partners annually with the IAL program to award the Husky Leadership Scholarship? The scholarship provides tuition support for one or more admitted IAL students.
Learn more about IAL Admissions:
uwcla.uw.edu/student/inte...
Learn more about IAL Admissions:
uwcla.uw.edu/student/inte...
Registration is now open for the upcoming University of Washington Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership (IAL) M.Ed. Program Virtual Information Session, taking place on Tuesday, December 16, from 12:O0 PM to 12:30 PM (PST).
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
December 3, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Registration is now open for the upcoming University of Washington Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership (IAL) M.Ed. Program Virtual Information Session, taking place on Tuesday, December 16, from 12:O0 PM to 12:30 PM (PST).
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Congratulations to our IAL alumni who have recently advanced in their careers across collegiate athletics, professional sports, and beyond! We are proud to celebrate your accomplishments. #IALFAM
November 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Congratulations to our IAL alumni who have recently advanced in their careers across collegiate athletics, professional sports, and beyond! We are proud to celebrate your accomplishments. #IALFAM
Matthew Revels is a current graduate student interning with the UW Stadium Operations team. He’s gaining hands-on experience planning gameday events, coordinating fan experience initiatives, and, in his rare moments of free time, rooting on the Dawgs! #IALFAM
November 5, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Matthew Revels is a current graduate student interning with the UW Stadium Operations team. He’s gaining hands-on experience planning gameday events, coordinating fan experience initiatives, and, in his rare moments of free time, rooting on the Dawgs! #IALFAM
Registration is now open for the upcoming University of Washington Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership (IAL) M.Ed. Program Virtual Information Session, taking place on Friday, November 14, from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM (PST).
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
October 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Registration is now open for the upcoming University of Washington Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership (IAL) M.Ed. Program Virtual Information Session, taking place on Friday, November 14, from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM (PST).
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Ryan Qualls is Columbia Athletics’ Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance and graduated from the IAL M.Ed. program in 2014. We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Ryan and hear about the impact the IAL program has had on his career.
Read the full story: uwcla.uw.edu/2025/10/22/u...
Read the full story: uwcla.uw.edu/2025/10/22/u...
October 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Ryan Qualls is Columbia Athletics’ Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance and graduated from the IAL M.Ed. program in 2014. We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Ryan and hear about the impact the IAL program has had on his career.
Read the full story: uwcla.uw.edu/2025/10/22/u...
Read the full story: uwcla.uw.edu/2025/10/22/u...
We are proud to announce that 85% of 2025 UW IAL M.Ed. graduates are now employed full-time in athletics or education. Check out a few of the organizations they are currently working with! #IALFAM
October 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
We are proud to announce that 85% of 2025 UW IAL M.Ed. graduates are now employed full-time in athletics or education. Check out a few of the organizations they are currently working with! #IALFAM
Morgan Tucker earned her M.Ed. from the IAL program in 2022. Since then, she has held multiple collegiate water polo coaching positions and served as the head coach for the USA Water Polo Olympic Development Program.
Learn more about Morgan’s path: uwcla.uw.edu/ial-alumni-s...
Learn more about Morgan’s path: uwcla.uw.edu/ial-alumni-s...
August 21, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Morgan Tucker earned her M.Ed. from the IAL program in 2022. Since then, she has held multiple collegiate water polo coaching positions and served as the head coach for the USA Water Polo Olympic Development Program.
Learn more about Morgan’s path: uwcla.uw.edu/ial-alumni-s...
Learn more about Morgan’s path: uwcla.uw.edu/ial-alumni-s...
Jody Owens earned his M.Ed. from the IAL program in 2018. Since then, he's built a career as both a collegiate and professional football coach. We reconnected with Jody to hear about his IAL experience and the insights he's gained throughout his career.
Learn more: uwcla.uw.edu/ial-alumni-s...
Learn more: uwcla.uw.edu/ial-alumni-s...
August 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Jody Owens earned his M.Ed. from the IAL program in 2018. Since then, he's built a career as both a collegiate and professional football coach. We reconnected with Jody to hear about his IAL experience and the insights he's gained throughout his career.
Learn more: uwcla.uw.edu/ial-alumni-s...
Learn more: uwcla.uw.edu/ial-alumni-s...
Another summer session in the books! Thank you to our instructors, guest speakers, and graduate students for making these last six weeks so impactful. #IALFAM
August 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Another summer session in the books! Thank you to our instructors, guest speakers, and graduate students for making these last six weeks so impactful. #IALFAM
Thank you to Pat Chun, Director of Athletics at the University of Washington, and Kim Durand, Deputy Athletic Director for Student Services and Senior Woman Administrator, for sharing their leadership insights with the 2026 IAL cohort.
July 30, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Thank you to Pat Chun, Director of Athletics at the University of Washington, and Kim Durand, Deputy Athletic Director for Student Services and Senior Woman Administrator, for sharing their leadership insights with the 2026 IAL cohort.
Congratulations to Tom Jaekel on winning the 2025 IAL Calculator Cup! A well-deserved shoutout to Jason Lewis and Naliyah Simpson for making it to the finals. Excellent work by all. #IALFAM
July 18, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Congratulations to Tom Jaekel on winning the 2025 IAL Calculator Cup! A well-deserved shoutout to Jason Lewis and Naliyah Simpson for making it to the finals. Excellent work by all. #IALFAM
Ice Cream Field Trip with Dr. Quinn!🍦
July 16, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Ice Cream Field Trip with Dr. Quinn!🍦
A special shoutout to Rachel Erstad, Research Director at the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies, who will join us next week as a featured presenter. Rachel brings a wealth of knowledge in workers' rights and labor research. We are excited to have her share her expertise with the cohort!
July 1, 2025 at 8:07 PM
A special shoutout to Rachel Erstad, Research Director at the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies, who will join us next week as a featured presenter. Rachel brings a wealth of knowledge in workers' rights and labor research. We are excited to have her share her expertise with the cohort!
Chris Wright, an IAL alum and the Head Football Coach at Interlake High School, is creating a culture of dedication and passion for his student-athletes. Learn more about his coaching journey here: masonkelleysports.substack.com/p/local-coac...
Local Coach. Big Vision. Chris Wright Leads the Charge at Interlake High
From grad assistant at UW to head coach in his own neighborhood, Wright is turning potential into progress on and off the field.
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June 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Chris Wright, an IAL alum and the Head Football Coach at Interlake High School, is creating a culture of dedication and passion for his student-athletes. Learn more about his coaching journey here: masonkelleysports.substack.com/p/local-coac...
Congratulations to Leah Barlett, a recent graduate of the IAL M.Ed. program, on landing a full-time role as the Coordinator of Rowing Operations at Princeton University! #IALFAM
June 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Congratulations to Leah Barlett, a recent graduate of the IAL M.Ed. program, on landing a full-time role as the Coordinator of Rowing Operations at Princeton University! #IALFAM
Luis Carmona fell in love with Seattle Sounders FC in 2009. In 2022, he graduated from the UW IAL M.Ed. program. Today, he works with the Sounders empowering youth through access to sport. Watch the video below to see how the UW IAL M.Ed. program prepared him for his career. #IALFAM
UW alum works with Seattle Sounders to give kids access to play
YouTube video by UW (University of Washington)
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June 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Luis Carmona fell in love with Seattle Sounders FC in 2009. In 2022, he graduated from the UW IAL M.Ed. program. Today, he works with the Sounders empowering youth through access to sport. Watch the video below to see how the UW IAL M.Ed. program prepared him for his career. #IALFAM
Forever Huskies. Congratulations to the 2025 cohort on graduating from the University of Washington’s Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership M.Ed. program! #IALFAM
June 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Forever Huskies. Congratulations to the 2025 cohort on graduating from the University of Washington’s Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership M.Ed. program! #IALFAM