A coaching education alliance between the Pac-12 Conference, the University of Utah, Arizona State University, the Federation University Sports China (FUSC), and the Chinese Scholarship Council is kicking off this week on the campuses of Utah and Arizona State, the Pac-12 announced today. Over the next three months, coaches from both universities will train 200 Chinese coaches on techniques in men and women’s basketball, track & field, swimming, and cheerleading. The coaching education alliance is part of Pac-12 Global’s efforts to foster exchange between the United States and China through sports and education. Coaches at the Utah and Arizona State have developed and will operate the coaching program. Specific topics for the program include coaching strategy, game preparation, film review, assistant coach development, and practice structure. In addition, the curriculum will include off-the-field items such as sports psychology, strength training, nutrition, public relations, and marketing as well as tours of both on and off campus athletics facilities.