Insights Call to Action
Make Coaching Resources Easier to Find and Use
Even the best training resources won’t make a difference if people can’t find or use them. Resources focused on health, safety, and well-being will work best when they’re easy to access, clearly promoted, and tailored to the needs of coaches across different settings. Improve positioning and access with simple, organized platforms, visual guides and checklists that show who provides what, where to find it, and the context it’s tailored to.
→What this looks like when we get it right: Coaches know where to find high-quality, easy-to-use training resources that are well-suited to their specific sport and fit the context of their participant group and community needs.
→Who can drive this change? Coach Education; Sports Governance; Program Operators; Event Organizers and Hosts; Technology Solutions; Non-Government Funders & Subsidies
Why This Issue
To help children grow as people through sport, youth sport coaches need more than just good training – they need the right training and support at the right time. Great coach education programs aren’t just thorough and high quality; they’re also easy to find, simple to use, and designed to match the context where coaches work and who the coaches are working with. Most importantly, they’re built to train coaches on what matters most: helping each child succeed and thrive – on the field, in the game, and in life.
The return on investment in making resources more visible is expansive. Coaches would receive clear guidance and timely support. Organizations could align their training strategies, reduce duplication, and use their time and resources more efficiently. And young people would have more adults around them who are prepared, supportive, and focused on helping them grow as sport-loving kids and as people.
Getting Started
Design clear visual learning pathways. Coach developers can co-create visual learning pathways that show what training coaches should take, when to take them, and how each resource supports a range of contexts. These tools should also specify who provides them, their focus, and how coaches can access them based on their role or setting.
Promote the right resources at key moments. Leagues, organizations, and administrators should ensure that resources are promoted at the right moments in a season and through regular, thoughtful communication channels with coaches.
Leverage technology for a better user experience. Communications and tech partners also play a key role by making sure tools are searchable, mobile-friendly, appropriate for volunteer coaches with limited time, and relevant to different sport settings and contexts.
With the right collaboration, we can turn awareness into action and make sure coach development becomes a reality that works for everyone in youth sport.