Coach Development Week
Monday 20 to Friday 24 October 2025
Coach Development Week is a chance for coaches from across Sport and Physical Activity to take part in workshops and get support and resources to help them on their coaching journey. This isn't about the technical information of your sport but the generic skills that can help within your coaching practice for all participants.
Monday 20 October 7-8:30pm - Play Their Way
Online session
This workshop shares Play Their Way, a grassroots coaching movement. Led by the Children's Coaching Collaborative, Play Their Way aims to kick-start a movement of child-first coaches, organisations and people changing the game from the ground up. The Play Their Way movement aims to support coaches to give children and young people a choice in their experiences of activity, create space for them to voice their wishes and enable them to take ownership of their development journey. When you embrace child-first coaching every coach has the potential to transform lives.
Tuesday 21 October 6-9pm - Understanding Neurodiversity in Sport
Online session
A comprehensive training course designed to educate coaches, participants, referees, parents/carers and volunteers on supporting neurodiverse participants and their families.
The course covers:
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Understanding ADHD, autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions
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Identifying needs and triggers in sporting settings
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Adapting training methods and communication styles
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Managing competition/game/match scenarios
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Building inclusivity and challenging misconceptions
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Practical strategies for the whole club environment
While helping neurotypical individuals understand the challenges faced by players with ADHD, autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
Equip yourself and your club with the tools to create a more inclusive, supportive, successful and safe sporting environment.
Find more information and book your place
Subsidised places are £19 for club coaches based in Yorkshire.
Financial Support Available:
We don’t want cost to be a barrier. If you're facing financial hardship and can’t afford the course, please reach out—we may be able to offer support or a funded place. All requests are handled with care and confidentiality.
Wednesday 22 October 12-1pm - Buddle: Creating an Inclusive Environment
Online session
This workshop explores how clubs and organisations can foster a truly inclusive environment that engages and retains a diverse range of participants and volunteers.
Through reflection and discussion, learners will examine what inclusion looks and feels like in your organisation, identify barriers to belonging, and explore solutions for greater accessibility.
You'll leave with practical strategies and an action plan to enhance inclusivity and ensure your club or organisation is welcoming to all.
Thursday 23 October - Fight for Peace: Life Champions
Online session, anytime
Learn how to create supportive and inclusive environments and to priortise hollistic development for your participants, supporting them to develop key skills to use in their sport, and beyond.
Developed by Fight for Peace and UK Coaching
Access the training for free with promo code (coming soon)
Learn how to focus on holistic development in your coaching and how to include personal development activities in your session, supporting and empowering the people you coach, both in and beyond their sport or physical activity.
As well as learning how to create supportive and inclusive environments, you’ll also explore and be supported to develop the key characteristics of a Life Champions coach.
Complete this online course to gain the skills to mentor participants in life as well as sport and expand your coaching impact.
- a broad approach to development
- strong values and a learning environment
- a focus on building resilience and life skills
- the ability to work within your limits, while constantly learning and improving.
Friday 24 October - Where else can you get help?
Online support, anytime
UK Coaching provide tools, guidance and resources to help coaches grow and make a lasting impact. Workshops that may interest you include:
- Mental Health Awareness for Sport and Physical Activity
- Concussion Awareness for Coaches
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest eLearning
- Breaking Down Barriers: Tackling Racism in Sport
