Born2Coach

Join the movement to build a bigger, better and more diverse coaching workforce

Choose the sport for you

There is a great coach in ALL of us.

Whatever your sport, whatever your background, whatever your level of experience – great coaching starts with YOU!

We are here to help you embrace your inner coach.

Our #Born2Coach campaign aims to substantially increase the coaching workforce by sparking people’s motivation and drive to become a coach.

We will share information, advice and direction, including inspiring case studies and videos emphasising the essential characteristics and benefits of being a coach, and how you can uncover, develop, and capitalise on these traits to help you turn your passion into action.

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Impact of Great Coaching

The well-being of our nation reflects directly in the health of our coaching.

Coaches encourage people to be more active, more often, and positively influence lives and communities by impacting on physical and mental well-being, as well as social and economic development.

We want to build a coaching workforce that is representative of the population, capable of working across diverse communities, in multiple environments, and able to work to different outcomes.

To make this vision happen we need to build a future where EVERYONE feels they can coach.

Choose the Right Sport for You

We have partnered with some governing bodies of sport to provide deeper insight into the life of a coach, and what great coaching looks and feels like.

From igniting your interest to getting started in coaching, and throughout your ongoing development, we will be here to support you every step of the way.

Click on 'Find Out More' and discover how to get started as a coach in those sports as we provide you with useful information, advice, and signposting to help you transition into coaching with confidence.

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SWIMMING

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ATHLETICS

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GYMNASTICS

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CRICKET

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WHEELCHAIR RUGBY

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SWIMMING IN IRELAND

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Get Into Coaching Guides

8 Signs You Were Born to Be a Coach

Read our essential guide on why you should join the coaching family.

Introduction to How To Get Into Coaching

Essential advice to help you take that all-important first step in becoming a coach.

Skills and Qualities of a Coach

These transferable skills and our golden nuggets of advice will help you create unmissable sessions.

15 Things All Coaches Should Know

Valuable advice to boost the confidence and skills of novice coaches.

Inspiring Coaching Case Studies

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An Iron Will

Disabled coach Will Babbington is shattering the stereotype that disabled people can’t coach non-disabled athletes.

Read Will's Story
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Community Champion

Read how Jay got into coaching and transformed his community: "I believe in the power of sport to help build community cohesion".

Read Jay's Story
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Essential Qualities of a Coach

Fitness coach Mel provides some valuable career insights as she charts each stage of her coaching journey.

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Qualities of a Coach and Power of Great Coaching

According to Sport England’s latest Active Lives Adult Survey, the number of people volunteering regularly remains down on pre-pandemic levels, particularly amongst Asian, Black and minority ethnic groups. 
Sport England's Active Lives research has consistently indicated a shortage of volunteers, with around 70% of sport clubs reporting a need for more support in this area.
The 'Coaching in the UK' survey conducted by YouGov on behalf of UK Coaching in 2024 showed that there has been an 8% drop in the number of female coaches since the last study in 2022.

Next Steps on Your Coaching Journey

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Get into Coaching eLearning Course

Enrol on our online course and explore through challenging scenarios the roles & responsibilities of an assistant coach.

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Duty to Care Hub and Digital Badge

Learn about the importance of Duty to Care and earn our free Digital Badge by demonstrating your commitment to looking after the people you coach.

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Coach Learning Framework

Improve your coaching skills by diving into everything from sport psychology to practical coaching techniques that help you unlock people's potential.

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