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Arron is a awesome coach! Really knows his stuff and pushes hard. Thanks again mate. Will defiantly be booking in again soon

Outdoor boxing coach

$40

Great session focusing on boxing technique! Jon is very professional and patient, which is great as I am a beginner. Fantastic workout too. Looking forward to more training!

Boxing coach wanted!

$70

Good teacher!

Tennis Coach

$80

Excellent freelancer, professional and great value. Highly recommended. Five stars!

Tennis Coach in Pyrmont

$50

Hicham is a very good coach. My son had a great time with him.

Soc cer or tennis coach

$40

Great session. It was my first time trying boxing and I learnt alot in one session. Max is a very friendly and patient person.

Boxing coach needed

$70

What's the average cost of a sports coach

$50 - $90

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$50

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$73

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$90

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The tools or equipment you may need to supply your sports coach can vary from Tasker to Tasker and depending on the nature of your contract. If you hire them for your school, they will need their own office, complete with a desk, computer and support staff. But if you’re hiring a sports coach for private lessons, it’s unlikely that you’ll have to supply any tools or equipment. 

Depending on what you hired a sports coach for, the service can last a few weeks to an entire season for the sport they’re supposed to instruct you or your team in. This can also depend on the scope and difficulty of achieving your goals. Note that a private lesson can involve several weeks of sessions that last 30 minutes to an hour, while hiring a sports coach for your school can be a daily nine-to-fiver lasting an entire season. 

The ideal sports coach should have a degree in sports medicine, nutrition and fitness, kinesiology, physical education, or other sport-related disciplines. They should have experience teaching all the rules, standards, techniques and principles of the sport. Apart from all these, they should be good mentors who are optimistic, practice good sportsmanship, discipline, and motivate people. If you’re looking for a Tasker to coach sports in your school, they should also know how to interact with kids.  

Sports coaches need coaching qualifications recognised by the association, federation or governing body of the sport they want to teach. While these are the minimum qualifications for most sports, a sports coach would be better skilled and appear more credible if they have a degree in a sports-related science degree or discipline. It can also help if a sports coach pursues higher education and acquires a master’s degree in their chosen sport. 

That may depend on the type of sport the coach works in and on state laws and regulations on sports coaches. Some states may require first aid training as a mandatory skill for a coach, apart from their sport’s governing body’s coaching qualifications. Most coaching organisations of outdoor sports need their coaches to have the knowledge to prevent or treat heat illness and physical injuries. 

Scale is the key difference between them. A trainer is focused on teaching or improving the performance of a small group or one athlete. Meanwhile, a coach is more concerned with enhancing individual team members’ performance to boost their overall performance. Even though they have subtle differences, It’s not uncommon to see a coach and a trainer work together for and on the same team. 

What do sports coach services include?

Sports coach services include all the activities and tasks necessary to teach you or your team all about the sport you want to learn and excel in. Your sports coach Tasker can teach you all the rules, techniques, strategies and principles for excellent performance. 

They can even take steps to help improve your entire team’s skills if necessary. Upon request, some Taskers can also supervise your team during games and give them motivation and guidance.  

Discussing objectives

Your hired sports coach Tasker can help you plan your sports objectives for you or your team. Do you want to learn the sport for fun or fitness? Do you want to become a professional athlete in the sport you chose? Your Tasker can adjust their training style and regimen to fit your goals. 

If you hire them to train a team, they can discuss timetables with you and agree on how much time they can spend assembling your team and preparing them for competition. 

Recruiting team members

Your Tasker can conduct recruitment activities in case they are coaching for your team. They can screen and test potential candidates, making sure recruits meet the minimum standard physical requirements. They may request the assistance of your school nurse or a medical professional to do physical exams on each potential recruit. Your Tasker can then begin training sessions for the team once it’s assembled.  

Training and fitness programs

Your Tasker can provide the necessary training drills, performance-enhancing workouts and diet programs as required. They can supervise the training and monitor each team member’s progress in terms of speed and quality of performance. You may want to hire a separate service to help you stick to your recommended diet. You can take this a step further and have someone prepare healthy meals

Assessing performance and coaching at games

Towards the end of the service and once you or your team have absorbed all of the sport’s principles and techniques, your Tasker can conduct a practice game. They can use this to assess your or your team’s performance and pinpoint areas that need improvement. Your Tasker may take a video for review later.  

They can assess your performance, provide feedback, redo some lessons or even recommend taking a specialised workout program if they think this can improve your performance. This process can continue until you are both satisfied with your latest assessment, and your Tasker believes you’ve achieved your goals. Once you or your team have completed training, some Taskers can attend your competitions. They can continue to provide support and guidance to help you or your team win games.

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Tennis coaching for a group of 4 on Monday evenings for 1 hour

$50

Miranda NSW 2228, Australia

23rd Feb 2025

Looking for a tennis trainer who can coach a group of 4 adults on Monday evenings

Looking for a tennis coach or strong player, couple of sessions needed

$60

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

21st Feb 2025

I am wanting to get back into my tennis and play regularly. Used to play to a decent standard but focus on other sports has meant my tennis is not where I want it to be. I’m after a tennis coach (or a strong player who has tutored before) for a few sessions (maybe 2-3) to assess my game, suggest improvements and look at my backhand, serve and footwork. Budget written to an hourly session assumption

Private tennis coaching

$60

Marsfield NSW, Australia

17th Feb 2025

Would love to start off with private coaching, I can play a game of tennis and hit the ball, however I don't if my technique is right at all.

Boxing coach/trainer

$40

Glebe NSW, Australia

15th Feb 2025

Looking for Boxing Coach/Trainer Hi there! I’m looking for an boxing coach to help me practice and improve my skills. I have a basic understanding of boxing from training in Chile and now I want to continue developing at an intermediate level. ⁠• Flexible with training locations (I’m happy to travel to your gym/studio or train in a park or Anytime Fitness GYM). • I have my own gloves and pads, so no need to provide them. I’m available for 1-2 sessions per week and can adjust times according to your availability.

Tennis coach/ partner

$5

Mitcham VIC, Australia

15th Feb 2025

Need a coach to refresh my performance and ability. Evening times only or weekend.

Tennis coach

$50

Millers Point NSW, Australia

14th Feb 2025

We are looking for a tennis coach for a 10-year-old child for private lessons on a weekly basis, long-term, including weekends at Millers Point Tennis Court (94 Kent St, Millers Point, NSW 2000) or any tennis court in Sydney CBD. She is currently playing Green Ball in a group setting, and we would like a coach who can help improve her tennis technique. Please let us know your availability, rates, and experience.

Table tennis coaching for 6 year old at my home

$50

Baulkham Hills NSW, Australia

14th Feb 2025

Table tennis coaching for my daughter at my home. I have got the table

Tennis coaching

$50

Linden Park SA, Australia

14th Feb 2025

Looking for a tennis coach for an adult beginner

Tennis Coach

$50

Algester QLD, Australia

12th Feb 2025

Looking for a tennis coach to train my 6 year old daughter

Tennis coaching

$80

West Pennant Hills NSW, Australia

12th Feb 2025

Home tennis court need coaching for beginner

Boxing Coach

$100

Ryde NSW 2112, Australia

11th Feb 2025

Looking for an experienced boxer to provide at home lessons for 13 year old boy (possibly twice a week). Overall focus is to promote a balance of self-worth, confidence and fitness. He is quite shy hence the reason lessons need to be done in home environment. $$ can be discussed in private.

Need tennis coach in Bella Vista

$85

Bella Vista NSW 2153, Australia

10th Feb 2025

Adult, new to tennis. Looking for tennis coach. 2 -3 sessions a week. I can organize the tennis court, will be in Bella Vista.

Tennis coach / lessons

$70

Double Bay NSW, Australia

10th Feb 2025

Looking for a tennis coach for a beginner. Early mornings / afternoons 2-3 times a week

Looking for a Tennis Coach

$100

Mittagong NSW, Australia

10th Feb 2025

Looking for a private tennis coach to give lessons to a 12 year old girl after school on a Tuesday.

Tennis coaching

$80

Haberfield NSW, Australia

4th Feb 2025

Looking for an experienced tennis coach for a 9 year old. Keen for someone local who is available for 2 x 1 hour lessons this week. Ideally weds afternoon and Thursday afternoon. The price offered is for 1 session

Seeking a tennis coach

$5

Airport West VIC, Australia

4th Feb 2025

Hi, I’m a 38-year-old beginner tennis player who has been playing for fun for the past four months and now, I’m completely obsessed! I’m looking for a dedicated coach who can train me long-term, help me develop solid fundamentals, and ultimately prepare me to compete against local players. I’m not very good at the moment, but I’m highly motivated, eager to learn, and committed to improving. I need a coach who is patient, experienced in training adults, and can push me towards competitive play over time. If you’re a tennis coach around Airport west or Essendon and can help me level up my game, please reach out! I’m ready to put in the work and excited to see where this journey takes me. Looking forward to finding the right coach! Message me with your details and coaching experience.

Boxing coach

$40

Windsor QLD 4030, Australia

25th Jan 2025

Looking for a boxing coach for fun and fitness. Ive done boxing on and off with a sparring partner for 15 years. Im a bit rusty now but would like to get back into it Looking to do it in a park

Great boxing coach with good knowledge of techniques

Personal trainer / boxing coach

$60

Liberty Grove Nouvelle-Galles du Sud, Australie

15th Dec 2024

I need a personal trainer / boxing coach once or twice a week for 1hr who can help muscle build / fat burn / boxing skills and can also recommend a program to continue with during the week

Johnny exceeded my expectations as he was quite thorough with his methodology and also the extra things he provides with his plans like motivation, community and the life tips that go along with long term training. I'm glad I have him as my new coach!

Tennis coach

$75

Broadbeach QLD, Australia

24th Oct 2024

Tennis lessons for kids and adults on site

Amazing tennis coach for adults and kids. Highly recommended

Need a tennis coach for beginner to intermediate level at MP

$100

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

3rd Sep 2024

Looking for a tennis coach with at least 3 years of coaching experience to help improve our skills from beginner to intermediate level (1 V 3). Prefer someone who is patient, motivating, and has a strong understanding of technique and strategy. Flexible with scheduling and willing to travel to Melbourne Park (south melbourne). 1.5 hour a session! Thanks

Very good session! Appreciate it Edo!