Career Coach
Karen Platt
Karen Platt provides career and education advice to prospective college students and recent graduates. She has several years’ experience teaching Reading & Composition at the college level, and holds a Ph.D. in English.
She provides guidance for people who are considering going back to school, for those in the midst of getting their degree, and for recent graduates hoping to leverage their new credentials into new career opportunities.
Featured Schools
DeVry University
Combine the flexibility of online coursework with classroom learning at DeVry University.
Programs:
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Make a difference with a graduate degree from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management.
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Westwood College - Online Campus
Earn your degree online in as little as 20 months with Westwood College.
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High School Coaching
Ask Your Question
Question
What are the education requirements to become a high school coach?
Answer
There aren't any standard requirements for becoming a high school coach. First and foremost, schools look for coaches who know the sport through and through--preferably, those who have firsthand experience playing the sport. Some schools require a bachelor's degree. Courses in exercise and sports psychology, physiology, kinesiology, nutrition and fitness, physical education, and sports medicine are a plus.
Most high schools hire their own teachers as coaches. If you have a sports background or academic credentials, you may find the best opportunities at schools with more competitive sports programs. These high schools are more likely to hire a specialized coach rather than recruiting the English teacher to coach on the side. You may start as an assistant coach and then advance to a head coach position after you gain experience.
Most high schools hire their own teachers as coaches. If you have a sports background or academic credentials, you may find the best opportunities at schools with more competitive sports programs. These high schools are more likely to hire a specialized coach rather than recruiting the English teacher to coach on the side. You may start as an assistant coach and then advance to a head coach position after you gain experience.
