Lack of training 

Coaching youth sports is one of the toughest jobs out there. But the influence coaches can have on kids is invaluable. Witnessing players improve and mature is one of the most exciting aspects of coaching. It’s also why a lot of people are inspired to become coaches.

The fact that the interest in coaching youth sports is rising is amazing. More coaches are always needed. But with this growing interest, there is no increase in the amount of training. The majority of coaches receive very little preparation. For a demanding, difficult job such as this, training should be mandatory and much more intensive.

In an article written by the folks at Educated Sports Parent, they discuss the issue of subpar training in the coaching field. It really is astounding when you think about it. For a role that requires knowledge of topics like child psychology and development, coaching techniques, nutrition, first aid, and other challenging matters, the training for the job is not adequate.

Just because coaches don’t always receive enough formal training, doesn’t mean they can’t educate themselves. In addition to the article, Educated Sports Parent has written multiple articles on pertinent subjects. They also provide coaching articles from other sites.