Coaching youth sport
Volunteering at a junior sports club, running drills and games for young players.
Coaching youth sport
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- Nothing
- Time
- 4 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1.5 hours or more
- Where
- A local facility
- Who with
- With a group or team
Is it for you?
- It comes with people built in.
- It makes things you'll actually use.
- It gets you outside.
- It keeps you off screens.
You’ll like it if
- You want to meet people
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to make useful things
Maybe not if
- You want something you can do alone
- You want something for any weather
- You want something calm
What it feels like
Coaching youth sportAverage sport & Fitness hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
FreeFree, like 24% of hobbies
NothingNothing to pay each month
FreeFree all year
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Volunteer as an assistant coach at a local junior club and run one simple passing drill with a small group.
1.5 hours or moreA local facilityEasy to start
Questions
How much does coaching youth sport cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, and there is nothing to pay each month either.
How much time does coaching youth sport take?
About 4 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1.5 hours or more.
Where do people do coaching youth sport?
At a facility most towns have, like a pool, gym or club.
Is coaching youth sport good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Volunteer as an assistant coach at a local junior club and run one simple passing drill with a small group.
Do I need other people for coaching youth sport?
Yes. It is done with a group or a team.