K–6Civic Lab
Coaching Basics
Help others improve
Jorah
SylviaBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 25–45 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Ash · Iron
- Materials needed
- The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier
- Coaching Conversation Cards
- Wireless Clip-On Microphone
Why this skill rocks
Learning to coach means you can help your friends get better at games or anything they want to try right now. You get to be a leader and cheer them on.
2034Where this could take you
When the Olympics arrive in 2034, you could be a young coach, inspiring future athletes to go for gold and helping them reach their dreams.
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier
RequiredThe most practical coaching book for beginners — built around seven questions that any coach can start using immediately. Short chapters, direct writing, immediately applicable to real conversations.
Coaching Conversation Cards
RequiredA deck of prompt cards with open-ended questions organized by coaching situation. Great for your first several sessions when you need something to refer to and want to avoid advice-giving instincts.
Wireless Clip-On Microphone
Lets you record practice coaching sessions on your phone so you can replay and evaluate your own questioning and listening habits. Hearing yourself back is one of the fastest ways to improve.