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AI for Coaches

Robert MacKelfresh

By Robert MacKelfresh

Founder, Automation Squad

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.

Coaches and Scouts · O*NET 27-2022.00 · Job Zone 4 · sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor occupation database

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The tools this job actually uses

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What this job involves

27 documented tasks, most important first. Showing 24.

  1. Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
  2. Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours.
  3. Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
  4. Instruct individuals or groups in sports rules, game strategies, and performance principles, such as specific ways of moving the body, hands, or feet, to achieve desired results.
  5. Plan strategies and choose team members for individual games or sports seasons.
  6. Monitor the academic eligibility of student athletes.
  7. Counsel student athletes on academic, athletic, and personal issues.
  8. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams to develop game strategies.
  9. Coordinate travel arrangements and travel with team to away contests.
  10. Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.
  11. Evaluate athletes' skills and review performance records to determine their fitness and potential in a particular area of athletics.
  12. Identify and recruit potential athletes by sending recruitment letters, meeting with recruits, and arranging and offering incentives, such as athletic scholarships.
  13. Monitor athletes' use of equipment to ensure safe and proper use.
  14. Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their sport.
  15. Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations.
  16. Hire, supervise, and work with extended coaching staff.
  17. Serve as organizer, leader, instructor, or referee for outdoor and indoor games, such as volleyball, football, and soccer.
  18. Teach instructional courses and advise students.
  19. Contact the parents of players to provide information and answer questions.
  20. Oversee the development and management of the sports program budget and fundraising activities.
  21. Develop and arrange competition schedules and programs.
  22. Keep and review paper, computerized, and video records of athlete, team, and opposing team performance.
  23. Arrange and conduct sports-related activities, such as training camps, skill-improvement courses, clinics, and pre-season try-outs.
  24. File scouting reports that detail player assessments, provide recommendations on athlete recruitment, and identify locations and individuals to be targeted for future recruitment efforts.