Coaches teach athletes the skills they need to succeed at their sport. Scouts look for new players, evaluating their skills and chances for success at college, amateur, or professional levels.
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- Coaches and Scouts
Education and Training
What do they typically do
- Call plays and make decisions about strategy and player substitutions during games
- Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions
- Keep records of athletes' and opponents' performance
- Provide direction, encouragement, and motivation to prepare athletes for games
- Instruct athletes on proper techniques, game strategies, sportsmanship, and the rules of the sport
- Plan strategies and choose team members for each game
- Plan and direct physical conditioning programs to help athletes achieve maximum performance
- Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of individual athletes and opposing teams
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.1%
Job Opening 1,192
Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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