Parent Coach Playbook

*please note the live meetings are in the evening at 8:00 PM EST.

Clear guidance for parents who coach

Coaching your child’s team can be rewarding and overwhelming.
Most parent coaches step into the role with good intentions but receive very little guidance on how to run practices, manage games, and support young players in a healthy way.

Parent Coach Playbook was created to help parent coaches feel prepared, confident, and grounded without needing to be a soccer expert.

Who This Playbook Is For

• Parents coaching rec or local travel teams

• First-time or volunteer coaches

• Parents who want to coach positively, not perfectly

• Coaches who care about development, confidence, and enjoyment

What This Playbook Covers

• How to run age-appropriate practices that keep players engaged

• What matters most on game day (and what doesn’t)

• Sideline behavior and communication with players

• Building a positive team culture

• Managing parents, expectations, and emotions

• Helping kids learn and grow even when mistakes happen

What This Playbook Includes:

• 4 weeks of group meetings

• Weekly 60-minute live Zoom presentations with Q&A

• Weekly worksheets and assignments to help you grow

• Creating “next steps” for every group member prior to the conclusion of the course

Why Parents Choose the Parent Coach Playbook

✔️ Built specifically for parent coaches
✔️ Simple, practical guidance
✔️ Focused on development, not tactics overload
✔️ Helps coaches feel calm and prepared
✔️ Creates better experiences for players and families

This playbook isn’t about being the best coach, it’s about being the right coach for young players.

What You’ll Walk Away With

By the end of the Parent Coach Playbook, you’ll:

• Feel confident running practices and games

• Know how to communicate clearly with players and parents

• Create a positive, learning-focused team environment

• Reduce stress both for yourself and your players

• Enjoy coaching more