Coach Guide
As a coach on the Petanque Life platform, you have access to tools for managing your certification, planning training sessions, tracking player development, and running youth programs. This guide covers the essentials of your coaching role.
Last updated: 2026-04-17
Registration & Certification
Register as a coach and manage your certification.
Step 1: Create Coach Profile
Navigate to your profile → Coaching. Register as a coach by providing your certification level and areas of specialization.
Step 2: Certification
Upload your coaching certifications. The federation verifies and approves your credentials. Your coach badge and specializations appear on your profile.
Step 3: Continuing Education
Track your continuing education credits. View upcoming seminars, workshops, and online courses available through your federation.
Training Planning
Create and manage training sessions and programs.
Step 1: Create Session
Navigate to Training → New Session. Set the date, time, venue, and target group. Add exercises from the drill library or create custom ones.
Step 2: Build Programs
Combine sessions into multi-week training programs. Set goals, progression milestones, and assessment points. Share programs with your players.
Step 3: Track Attendance
Record attendance for each session. Players can also check in via the mobile app. Track participation rates over time.
Player Development
Track player progress and maintain development diaries.
Step 1: Player Profiles
View detailed profiles of the players you coach. See their competition history, training attendance, and performance trends.
Step 2: Development Diary
Maintain a development diary for each player. Record observations, technique assessments, and improvement areas. Players can view their own diary.
Step 3: Goals & Milestones
Set development goals for each player. Define milestones and track progress. Generate progress reports for players and parents (for youth).
Youth Programs
Manage youth development programs and school partnerships.
Step 1: Create Youth Program
Set up structured youth programs with age-appropriate progression. Define skill levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced) and the pathway between them.
Step 2: School Partnerships
Register school partnership programs. Track participating schools, student engagement, and conversion to club membership.
Step 3: Safeguarding
Access safeguarding policies and reporting tools. All youth coaches must complete safeguarding certification. The platform tracks certification status.
Related stakeholder profile
Learn more about this role, their motivations, and the platform features designed for them.