|So you want to be a coach?|
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Good players need talent but they also need good coaches.
It is the job of Sports coach UK to look after the development of coaching and coaches at every level in the UK.
How do I get to be a coach?
People respond brilliantly to an eager, hard working leader.
Obviously, it will take a number of years to build up coaching skills and experience and a good reputation.
As with any job, there are downsides to coaching.
Coaches tend to work unsociable and long hours, as most training and competitions take place outside normal working hours.
The majority of coaches are part-time volunteers as most sport in Britain is played by amateurs.
Try and gain as much experience as you can.
Involvement at school and experience helping with sports activities at club level will be an advantage.
To become a qualified coach in a particular sport, you will need to take the appropriate coaching qualifications offered by the national governing body of that sport.
If you want to be a coach, you can:
If you want more information and advice on becoming a coach, visit the Sports coach UK website.
Or try some of these links.