So you want to coach? Great! You already have coaching experience? Awesome! Coaching can be very busy, filled with struggles and hurdles, and yet be a rewarding experience. A coach can be the most impactful person in a young person's life. If you would like to be an effective coach, one that impacts young athletes, the 8Ps of Effective Coaching is designed to help us be more confident coaches and attentive to making the sport more of an enjoyable experience for everyone. Let’s explore together the purpose behind our coaching, what brings success (and failure), how to make the most of a season, and the personal growth needed to be a better, and effective coach. Also, come prepared to ask questions, share experiences, and discuss what makes an effective coach.