Coaching Resources

In this section you will find further information, links and a series of templates that will support you with your coaching for:

Becoming a Coach
Employing a Coach
Videos - Principles of Great Coaching
UK Coaching Videos
Key Links & Documents
Guides & Templates

UK Coaching Resources

Minimum Standards for Active Coaches

Minimum Standards for Active Coaches of Children and Young People

ConnectedCoaches

ConnectedCoaches is UK Coaching's free online community for curious coaches from all sports and activities. It's a friendly and supportive place where members pool ideas and solve problems together, sharing their experiences for the benefit of the wider coaching community.

Becoming a Coach

How to Become Coach - Top Tips (PDF, 349 Kb)

Safeguarding and Protecting Children – Frequently Asked Questions

Socially Inclusive Coaching (PDF, 738 Kb)
Top Tips, Skills And Qualities (PDF, 139 Kb)

Employing a Coach

Organisations: Minimum Standards for Active Coaches

Coaching in Primary Schools Portal

The Coaching in Primary Schools Toolkit, has been developed by UK Coaching in collaboration with national partners - the association for Physical Education (afPE), County Sports Partnership Network, Sport England, UKactive Kids and the Youth Sport Trust (YST). Coaches can perform a valuable role in supporting and up-skilling teachers to improve the delivery of physical education (PE) and sport in schools.