Put me in Coach! I'm Ready to Play: A Practical Approach to Building and Training a Coaching Framework for Your Organization
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SESSION INFO

Wednesday, January 29, 2025
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Session Type: Workshop
This session is designed to introduce the Learning and Professional coach training developed by the National Institute of Corrections. The Learning and Performance Coach is a 36-hour hybrid training program focused on contemporary learning and performance knowledge and skills to prepare and deliver coaching programs. This is an extension of the Field Training Officer (FTO) On the Job (OJT) training program previously offered by NIC. This hybrid program is comprised of three virtual instructor-led classes, all three (3) hours in length using NIC’s virtual platform, two, 8-hour in-person class days, and eleven (11) hours of pre-session and inter-session work completed by the participants. The program targets the importance of building and utilizing effective on-the-job coaching techniques. Throughout the course, participants will learn about new roles Learning and Performance Coaches are playing in their organizations’ success and gain new or updated ideas and skills for facilitating others’ learning.

SESSION PRESENTERS
Jeffrey Hadnot
Academy chief, National Institute of Corrections Information Center


Jeff Hadnot began his career at National Institute of Corrections in 2014, as the Academy Division Chief in Aurora, Colorado. Jeff currently oversees the learning and performance, leadership, and cognitive behavioral initiatives at NIC, as well as the NIC Information Center and website. Jeff also currently presides as the Federal Corrections Director on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Correctional Training Personnel (IACTP). Prior to NIC, Jeff held the following positions at the Naval Consolidated Brig Miramar (NAVCONBRIG Miramar): Programs & Industry Director (2012-2014), Training Director (2011-2012), and Vocational Director (2007-2011) and led the Canine Companions for Independence dog training program. While at NAVCONBRIG Miramar, Jeff established accredited industry programs and helped the brig obtain certification in National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) as an Accredited Training Sponsor. Before joining NAVCONBRIG, Jeff served 9 years in the U.S. Navy aboard USS Lake Champlain CG-57 as a Sonar Technician and at Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center as an instructor, instructor evaluator, and a Master Trainer. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration, a Master of Forensic Sciences, and a Master of Arts in Human Resource Management. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys rebuilding Volkswagens and hiking, fishing, and hunting across Colorado.

Jeff Hanson
National Program Advisor, National Institute of Corrections


Jeff began his career in 1984 as a Pre Sentence Investigator with the Oregon Department of Corrections. During his thirty five-year career Jeff held positions as a parole/probation officer, correctional counselor, security threat group manager, intake supervisor, and operations and policy analyst. Jeff retired from the Oregon Department of Corrections in October of 2023. Jeff joined NIC in October of 2023 as a national program advisor. Jeff’s portfolio includes Correctional Communications Administrator training, Safety Matters training, and Learning and Performance coaching.