Coaches teach amateur and professional athletes the skills they need to succeed at their sport while Scouts look for new players, evaluating their skills and likelihood for success at the amateur, college, or professional level. Many coaches also are involved in scouting potential athletes for their team.
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- Coaches and Scouts
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What do they typically do
- Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions
- Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of individual athletes and opposing teams
- Plan strategies and choose team members for each competition
- Direct, encourage, and motivate athletes to prepare them for competitions
- Call plays and make decisions about strategy and athlete substitutions during competitions
- Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that enable athletes to reach maximum performance
- Instruct athletes on proper techniques, strategies, sportsmanship, and the rules of the sport
- Keep records of athletes' and opponents' performances
- Identify and recruit potential athletes
- Arrange for and offer incentives to prospective players
Number of Jobs
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Job Growth +2.3%
Job Openings 1,157
Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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