Welcome to ICOACHKIDS

ICOACHKIDS is a global movement whose mission is to help kids get the most out of sport by promoting sport policy, education and practice that PUTS KIDS FIRST. Our online platform gives youth sport coaches the tools to ensure that EVERY child has positive experiences of sport, play and physical activity.

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ICOACHKIDS Essentials

New to coaching or want to improve your knowledge? ICOACHKIDS Essentials is a free online course that will provide you with a fundamental understanding of coaching kids.

Coaching Girls

Sport has huge potential to benefit girls, but it has to be done effectively. While many factors contribute to whether or not a girl continues to play a sport, it is clear that girls need great coaches.

Find the right course for you

Looking to boost your skills, make sport more fun, be more inspiring and deliver a lasting impact to children and young people? Explore courses now to find the right one for you.

3 modules

Maximising Sport Participation and Engagement in Youth Sport

Unravel the complex reasons behind youth sport dropout and how you can make a positive difference as a coach.

1 modules

Developing Effective Talent Development Environments

Explore the full journey of talent development in youth sport, from understanding talent, to supporting athletes.

4 modules

Child-Centred Coaching and Physical Literacy

Understand how children learn and grow. In this course you'll find out how to become the best possible youth-centred coach.

7 modules

Developing Effective Environments for Children in Sport

Designed to inspire current and future coaches with the drive to create impactful, positive sporting experiences kids love.

2 modules

Child Rights in Sport

Understanding children's rights including their voices, their needs and how these matter in youth sport.

1 modules

ICOACHKIDS Essentials

Find out more about the Essentials course - the must-have introduction to provide positive sporting experiences.

3 modules

Coaching Children: Planning, Doing and Reviewing

Discover practical, child-centred strategies for coaching in youth sport competitions, led by experts.

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“Coaching children is my passion. Helping kids develop in and through sport is my life mission”

Professor Sergio Lara-Bercial, PhD

Basketball Coach - Co-Founder, ICOACHKIDS - Leeds Beckett University

“Coaching is a vehicle that helps guide children through life, regardless of their intended destination”

Naadrah Testimonial

ICOACHKIDS, Coach at Gladiators Boxing

Level up your coaching skills

Take your coaching further with practical guides, expert tips and easy-to-use resources. Whether you're new to coaching or looking to build on existing skills, the Knowledge Hub gives you everything you need to support your development in one place.

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