How do you select a good trainer?

It can be difficult to find good coaches who are willing to get involved in your sports association.

You need to be able to see a person’s potential, even if they don’t have the necessary qualifications for the job.

It’s possible that someone hasn’t undergone training or certification, but is available and willing to learn. In this case, you can offer them the support they need to carry out the tasks assigned to them.

1) Qualifications
Coach certification (e.g. NCCP)
Other relevant training

2) Experience
Sporting experience (has he/she ever practiced this sport, has he/she ever been a coach)
Teaching experience (has he/she ever taught or led activities)

3) Technical knowledge
Level of knowledge about the sport and training

4) Willingness and availability
Willingness to learn and get involved
Time to invest in the organization

5) Personal qualities
A good listener
Knows how to motivate a team

Obviously, these are the qualities of the ideal sports coach. However, a person who possesses one of these criteria has the potential to become a great coach with the support of the organization.

The importance and impact that coaches can have on creating an optimal learning environment for player development should not be underestimated.

To help players reach their full potential, it’s important that the association takes the time to help coaches develop their own full potential.

To facilitate their integration, you can provide them with a reference document containing all the important information on the role they will have to play within the organization. This little coach’s guide will help them carry out their tasks and contribute to their development.

Also, if they wish, you can meet with them to follow up and offer training.

By investing in coaches and mentoring them, they are likely to become involved with your sports association over a longer period of time.