Course curriculum

    1. What Is The Coaching With HEART Model

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    1. Clarify Your Purpose and Become a More Impactful Coach

    2. Taking The Longer Term View On Development

    1. Discover What Your Coaching Environment Is Really Reinforcing

    2. Develop Well-Rounded Players Who Succeed On and Off the Field

    3. Create an Environment That Builds Energy, Confidence, and Motivation

    4. Making Your Team Values Clear, Practical, and Easy to Apply

    5. Values Discovery Sheet

    6. Turn Parents into Supporters Who Strengthen Your Coaching

    7. Make Sessions More Fun So Kids Stay Engaged and Keep Coming Back

    1. Replace Harmful Coaching Habits with Ones That Build Kids Up

    2. Help Players Build a Growth Mindset That Drives Improvement

    3. Teach Kids to Bounce Back Stronger from Setbacks

    4. Identify What Triggers a Fixed Mindset (and How to Avoid It)

    5. Live questionnaire/interview with player to identify fixed mindset triggers. (Part 1)

    6. Live questionnaire/interview with player to discover fixed mindset triggers. (Part 2)

    7. Fixed Mindset Triggers Test (Worksheet)

    8. What is Fearlessness and How Can You Help Develop It?

    9. Develop Confident, Self-Motivated Players Who Take Ownership

    10. Get Players to Take Responsibility Without Pressure or Blame

    11. Lock In the Key Mindset Shifts That Drive Player Growth

    1. Give Feedback That Builds Confidence and Improves Performance

    2. Adapt Your Communication to Reach Every Player Effectively

    3. Build Stronger Connections by Truly Understanding Your Players

    4. Lead by Example and Influence Players Through Your Words & Actions

    5. Keep Players Engaged, Energised, and Excited to Train

    6. Know When Your Coaching Isn’t Landing, and Fix It Fast

    7. Share the Load and Coach More Effectively as a Team

    1. Create Sessions That Make Kids Love the Game and Want More

    2. Plan and Deliver Sessions That Players Enjoy and Learn From

    3. The Evidence on Early Specialization (and What’s Best for Young Players)

    4. Adjust on the Spot to Get the Best Out of Every Session

    5. Make Your Coaching So Good People Keep Coming Back

    6. Run Smarter Sessions That Maximise Player Development

About this course

  • $80.00
  • 37 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of video content

FAQ

  • Who is this course for?

    This course is designed for youth sports coaches, admin & leadership, PE teachers, academy staff, and anyone working with young athletes who wants to create a more positive and impactful coaching experience by teaching life lessons through sport.

  • How is this different from traditional coaching courses?

    Most coaching courses focus heavily on technique, tactics, and session design. This course focuses on the often-overlooked human side of coaching: relationships, character, attitudes, culture, communication, and developing amazing young people.

  • What will I be able to do differently after this course?

    You’ll leave with practical tools to communicate more effectively, build stronger relationships, create better environments, develop healthier mindsets, and deliver more engaging experiences for young athletes.

  • Is this course sport-specific?

    No. The principles in this course apply across all youth sports because they focus on communication, mindset, environment, leadership, and player development - not sport specific technique, tactics or drills.

  • Will this help me improve player performance?

    Yes. Research consistently shows that positive environments, strong relationships, and healthy mindsets improve learning, motivation, resilience, and long-term performance.

  • Is the course evidence-based?

    Yes. The course combines evidence-based coaching, psychology, motivation, and youth development principles with practical coaching experience and simple real-world application.

  • Who is behind The HEART of Coaching Youth Sport?

    The Mental Skills Institute created this course to help coaches develop the often-overlooked human side of coaching. The content combines evidence-based research with decades of experience working in coaching, education, athlete development, and performance environments.

  • Is this course suitable for both new and experienced coaches?

    Yes. The course is designed to be simple, practical, and easy to apply whether you’re just starting out or have years of coaching experience. Many experienced coaches say these are the skills they were never formally taught, despite being some of the most important parts of coaching.

  • Can clubs or organisations purchase this for multiple coaches?

    Yes. We offer options for clubs, schools, academies, and sporting organisations interested in developing their coaches and creating stronger coaching environments. Contact [email protected]

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What You’ll Learn

These are the core areas of coaching you’ll strengthen—helping you create better environments, relationships, mindsets, attitudes, and more overall more impactful coaching.

  • Create a positive coaching environment that improves engagement and retention

  • Develop confident, resilient, and self-motivated young athletes

  • Communicate more effectively with players, parents, and support staff

  • Build stronger team culture and long-term player development

  • Deliver more engaging, enjoyable, and impactful training sessions