Everyone got involved in the #GreatCoachingPledge – from parents, players and athletes to clubs, charities and businesses – to recognise and support the people who provide great coaching to their communities. 

Here's how you could have got involved:

1. by recording a 10 second video - on your mobile - explaining how you will give your time and thanks to support the coaching community and sharing it over your social media channels (watch motivational speaker and former British Athletics coach Frank Dick make his pledge from 2019)

2. by posting our #GreatCoachingPledge graphic on your social media channels with our suggested ideas (see below) or by using them for inspiration to come up with your own

3. by downloading our #GreatCoachingPledge template, printing it off and hand writing your pledge, before taking a photo of yourself holding your pledge and posting the photo on your social media channels (see Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership's pledge from 2019 as an example).

4. or by posting a picture of yourself and your favourite coach; someone who has made a significant impact on your life and who you want to recognise and pledge back your time to help and support.

Official Hashtags

#GreatCoachingPledge #UKCoachingWeek2020 #GreatCoaching

Suggested Ideas for Pledges

The coaching workforce is vast – 3 million people keep this country active on a daily basis. Recognise and support your coach for the vital work that they do.

Whether it’s a thank you, or offering your time to help clear the cones one evening after your child’s football training, every little moment you can give will help our coaches to feel recognised and appreciated, and therefore, help our nation to stay active and stay healthy.

Use the suggested pledge examples below to help you with your #GreatCoachingPledge.

I’m/we’re backing UK Coaching’s #GreatCoachingPledge and giving xhrs of my/our time by (*examples):

• *assisting at my coach <insert name of coach>’s sessions (or assisting coaches at my local club <insert name of club>)
• *writing to my/our local MP/MPs to ask him/her/them to support my/our coach <insert name of coach> (or coaches in my/our community)
• *thanking my/our coach/coaches regularly
• *asking my/our coach/coaches if I/we can help with his/her/their continuing professional development
• *helping my/our coach/coaches plan his/her/their sessions
• *to speak to my/our sponsor/s to figure out ways to support my/our coach/coaches
• *keeping my/our gym/club membership going to support my/our coach/coaches
• *turning up on time with a great attitude

Coaching is about people – and a great coach can change a life

Make your pledge this #UKCoachingWeek2020

Find out more <insert your own link or use ukcoaching.org/coachingweek>

Suggested Ideas for Social Media

Infuse some of these #UKCoachingWeek2020 campaign key messages into your social media posts.

• Coaching is about people. A great coach can change a life.
• Great coaching is instrumental in creating a happier and healthier nation.
• Coaching sport and physical activity has the power to transform health, character, social circles, showcase ambition and give people a chance to shine.
• Celebrate the unsung coaching heroes by giving them a week in the spotlight.
• During this period of isolation and disruption caused by COVID-19, coaches have been vital in keeping people active, supporting people’s mental health and connecting communities that may have experienced social isolation.
• Coaches have been absolute heroes to keep us active, connected and motivated both before the pandemic and during this period of isolation and disruption.
• Give some of your time as a gesture of thanks to support the coaching community.
• As we find a new normal, it is crucial to ensure that we do everything we can to support the nation’s coaches.
• Coaches are vital for creating safe sport and physical activity environments as we transition into increased social contact (as restrictions are lifted).