Depth across a full season

Coach Year is not a course. It is a personal development journey in which you work on one core competency every month — with concrete exercises, scientific insights and space for reflection.

10
months intensive
10
competency domains
30+
concrete activities
1
personal coaching philosophy

Month by month

Months 1 and 2 are freely accessible as an introduction. Months 3 to 10 are part of the full Coach Year track.

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Month 1 — Free preview

Who am I as a coach?

"What are my deepest values as a coach, and how are they visible in my behaviour?"

  • Coach identity exercise: three words that define you as a coach
  • Write your personal sport history
  • Fill in the values compass
Scientific foundation: Cushion et al., 2010
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Month 2 — Free preview

My relationship with players

"How do I build genuine trust with every individual in my group?"

  • Attachment theory in sport
  • Set up an individual check-in protocol
  • Conduct a psychological safety audit
Scientific foundation: Jowett & Ntoumanis, 2004
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Month 3

Motivational Climate

"What climate do I create consciously or unconsciously?"

  • Mastery vs. performance climate self-scan
  • Goal-setting conversations
  • Autonomy-supportive instruction
Scientific foundation: Ames, 1992
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Month 4

Communication

"When do I ask questions and when do I tell?"

  • Analyse instruction via video
  • 30-day question challenge
  • Design a feedback protocol
Scientific foundation: Turnnidge & Côté, 2018
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Month 5

Dealing with parents

"How do I navigate the coach-parent-athlete triangle?"

  • Map the triangle for your group
  • Expectation management conversations
  • Script for difficult parent conversations
Scientific foundation: Holt et al., 2009
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Month 6

Pressure & Stress as a coach

"How do I stay myself under pressure?"

  • Coach burnout risk self-scan
  • Reframe perfectionism
  • Strategy for losing streaks
Scientific foundation: Olusoga et al., 2012
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Month 7

Leadership from within

"How do I lead my team without controlling it?"

  • Servant leadership principles
  • Identify and develop leaders
  • Team culture audit
Scientific foundation: Smith et al., 2013
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Month 8

Positive Youth Development

"Do I see the whole person, or only the athlete?"

  • Apply LTAD framework
  • Age-appropriate expectations
  • Individual development plans
Scientific foundation: Côté et al., 2007
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Month 9

Reflection as a growth tool

"How do I turn every session into a learning experience?"

  • Video analysis of your coaching
  • Peer coaching setup
  • Structured reflection journal
Scientific foundation: Knowles et al., 2006
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Month 10

My coaching legacy

"What do I want players to remember in 10 years?"

  • Reflection on all 10 modules
  • Write your coaching philosophy (500 words)
  • Action plan for next season
Scientific foundation: Côté & Gilbert, 2009

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10 months. 10 themes. 1 deep growth journey that permanently transforms your coaching and yourself.

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