CoachSpot Blog
Practical guides on 1-to-1 coaching, DBS and safeguarding, injury prevention and getting genuine value out of private sports coaching.
- Guides · 5 min read
Youth Cricket Net Sessions: Doing Them Right
How to get value out of a 1-to-1 cricket net session — batting, bowling and wicketkeeping — and what to insist your coach films.
2 May 2026 - Parents · 4 min read
How to Book a Trial Session on CoachSpot
The step-by-step for parents and athletes booking their first 1-to-1 trial session through CoachSpot — enquiry, chat, trial, and what happens after.
30 April 2026 - Parents · 5 min read
Best Age to Start 1-to-1 Coaching by Sport
A rough guide to when structured private coaching actually helps by sport — and when it's too early to bother.
28 April 2026 - Safety · 4 min read
Do Sports Coaches Need a DBS Check? (UK)
The straight answer on DBS checks and safeguarding for sports coaches working 1-to-1 with under-18s in the UK.
26 April 2026 - Safety · 5 min read
Injury Prevention Basics for Youth Athletes
The three things most 1-to-1 sports coaches insist on to keep young athletes injury-free: warm-up, workload, and honest fatigue conversations.
24 April 2026 - Guides · 6 min read
Golf Coaching for Juniors: What Actually Works
Practical advice for parents booking golf coaching for a junior — swing basics, short game, launch monitors, and how to avoid over-coaching the technique.
22 April 2026 - Parents · 6 min read
Youth Football Training Near Me: What to Look For
How to evaluate youth football training options in your local area — group vs 1-to-1, club vs private, and where 1-to-1 sessions genuinely help.
20 April 2026 - Guides · 6 min read
How Much Should Private Sports Coaching Cost in the UK?
A realistic 2026 breakdown of what 1-to-1 sports coaching costs in the UK — by sport, region, and coach seniority.
18 April 2026 - Safety · 5 min read
What Does a Sports Physio Actually Do?
The difference between a sports physio, an S&C coach and a sports therapist — and how youth athletes should use them alongside their 1-to-1 coaching.
16 April 2026 - Guides · 7 min read
How to Choose a Football Coach: A Parent's Field Guide
A practical guide for UK parents on picking a 1-to-1 football coach — what qualifications to look for, red flags, cost, and how to structure the first block of sessions.
14 April 2026