20 tasks, each one witnessed by the sources that watched the job — and behind every one, a prompt you can use tonight.
Evenings and off-days go to planning next sessions, contacting parents by phone or Bloomz (a parent-communication app), and updating records in Microsoft Excel or Google Docs. On match days you travel with the team, make substitutions, and keep score and performance notes.
Next learn Bloomz or your club’s parent-communication tool to send schedules and messages. Microsoft Outlook and PowerPoint matter if you work in a school — Outlook for calendars and emails, PowerPoint for classroom lessons or team briefings.
Never upload identifiable player medical records or sensitive parent contact lists into public AI tools. Keep attendance, budgets, and personal notes in Excel/Google Docs with access controls and use AI only for non‑sensitive drafting.
Your actual pay depends on employer type: youth club, high school, college, or private coach. Schools often pay a seasonal stipend; college roles and professional coaching reach the higher ranges. Use BLS to compare job levels and location differences.
Take a basic coaching course from your national cricket board for coaching credentials. Learn to use Bloomz or similar to contact parents and practice writing clear emails in Outlook. Fundraising and basic budget management can be learned on the job.
A PE teacher covers many sports and general fitness, and usually has classroom-teaching loads and curriculum obligations. PE teachers often need broader teaching credentials; coaches may work seasonally and concentrate more on performance and match preparation.