First-Year Coaching Survival Kit

by Ping Yao

Your Field-Tested Coaching Kit

These are the essentials real coaches use. Gear up with confidence and stay ready for anything the season throws at you.

Top 20 Essentials Every New Coach Needs

Organized by category to help you stay ready—on and off the field.

Gear

Clipboard

Whistle

Cones

Stopwatch

Training Bibs

Extra Soccer Balls

Tactical Board

Foldable Bench/Stool

Medical

First-Aid Kit

Ice Packs

Backup Socks

Planning

Session Planner

Team Schedule

Player Info Sheet

Parent Contact List

Wellness

Snacks

Water Bottles

Sunscreen

Mental & Energy

Motivational Quotes

Training Playlists