Coach resources

Research-informed guidance for becoming a youth coach, running better practices, supporting families, and getting practical workplace support.

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• Youth Sports Need More Coaches. Here’s Why It Matters.
• How to Coach Youth Sports When You’ve Never Coached Before
• Think You Don’t Know Enough to Coach? You Probably Do.
• Your First Youth Sports Practice: What to Do From Start to Finish
• How Much Time Does Coaching Youth Sports Actually Take?
• What Is a Youth Coach Actually Responsible For?
• How to Handle Difficult Parents in Youth Sports
• How to Keep Young Kids Focused During Practice
• Can I Get Time Off Work to Coach Youth Sports?
• Why Employers Should Support Employees Who Coach Youth Sports
• 5 Practical Ways Employers Can Support Volunteer Youth Coaches
• Does Volunteer Time Off Cover Youth Sports Coaching?