For Coaches
We recognise your commitment to creating a positive, inclusive environment where children and young people can thrive—whether in team sports, individual activities, or everyday movement.
With only 45% of young people who take part in sport and physical activity saying they really enjoy it, it’s crucial that we create experiences that build confidence and a love for movement. Here, you’ll find valuable tools, resources, and expert guidance to help you support young people in becoming physically active, fostering a positive experience as emphasised by Sport England’s Physical Literacy framework and signing up to the Play Their Way movement that equip coaches with the knowledge and skills become child-first coaches.
Explore the resources below to deepen your understanding and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people today and sign up to Active Gloucestershire’s Play Their Way Network to become a part of a growing movement that supports child-first coaching.
Play Their Way Gloucestershire
Ambassador Network
This programme is designed for individuals passionate about child-first coaching, promoting children’s rights, and helping to shape the future of sports coaching in Gloucestershire. Our ambassadors act as community builders, mentors, and advocates for young people, placing their voices, choices, and journeys at the heart of all sporting sessions.
Youth Voice
Youth voice is all about empowering young people to express their ideas, opinions, and needs. By actively listening to and valuing their perspectives, we can create programs and initiatives that truly resonate with them.
Find out more about how we support youth voice through the Play Their Way initiative and the Play Their Way Ambassador Programme.
