These electronic resources are available by contacting the ESC office.
Coach Evaluation Checklist
Author: Coaches Association of British Columbia
Checklist for evaluating a coach’s performance – 3 pages (pdf)
Coaching Athletes
Author: Amateur Athletic Foundation of Los Angeles
An introductory coaching manual – 185 pages (pdf)
Coaching Athletes with a Disability
Author: Coaching Association of Canada
A coaching manual for coaching athletes with a disability – 49 pages (pdf)
Coaching Basics
Author: Sport Alliance of Ontario
An introductory course on the basics of coaching young athletes – 14 pages (pdf)
Collaborative Community Coaching
Author: A. Jones, M. McLenaghen & S. Musson
A values-based approach for children in recreation and sport – 10 pages (pdf)
Cross Country Coaching Program
Author: Amateur Athletic Foundation of Los Angeles
A coaching manual for cross country running – 279 pages (pdf)
Employment Contract
Author: Coaches Association of British Columbia
Coaching contract template – 9 pages (pdf)
Parent/Coach Handbook
Author: Coaches Association of British Columbia
A parent’s guide to effectively coaching 5-8 year olds – 48 pages (pdf)
Planning
Author: Coaching New Zealand
A guide to planning for coaches – 16 pages (pdf)
Practice Planning
Author: Coaches Association of British Columbia
A 4-part guide to planning a practice – 13 pages (Word)
Principles of Effective Instruction
Author: Allen & Cumming, Michigan State U.
Guidelines based on current research – 4 pages (pdf)
Soccer Coaching Program
Author: Amateur Athletic Foundation of Los Angeles
A coaching manual for soccer – 273 pages (pdf)
The Role of the Coach
Author: Coaching New Zealand
A guide to the role of the coach in sport – 26 pages (pdf)
Track & Field Coaching Program
Author: Amateur Athletic Foundation of Los Angeles
A coaching manual for track & field – 459 pages (pdf)
Volleyball Coaching Program
Author: Amateur Athletic Foundation of Los Angeles
A coaching manual for volleyball – 232 pages (pdf)






