Match with the right athletes, then manage the work in one place
The wrong pairing wastes a season for both sides. Matching on sport, discipline, level and goal — before the first session — is the highest-leverage thing either party can do, and it costs nothing but honesty.
Free for coaches
- Public coach profile with specialisms and availability
- Directory listing athletes can filter and search
- Direct enquiries — no lead fees, no commission
- Athlete roster with measurables and progress
- Share training plans, drills and video feedback
How matching works
Athletes publish sport, position, level, measurables and what they are trying to improve. Coaches publish sport, discipline, levels coached and availability. Search runs across both sides.
That means a coach can find athletes who need exactly what they are good at, and an athlete can find a coach whose specialism matches the gap rather than the sport in general.
- Match on sport, discipline, level, location and goal
- See measurables and film before the first conversation
- Both sides can initiate — coaches search, athletes enquire
- Saved shortlists so promising matches are not forgotten
Training plans and progress
Share plans, drills and video as messages and attachments so the athlete has one place to look rather than three apps and a screenshot.
Progress is visible on the athlete's profile — updated measurables, results and clips — so twelve-week reviews are grounded in numbers rather than feel. That evidence is also what wins the coach their next athlete.
- Send plans and drills as message attachments
- Video feedback in the same thread as the plan
- Measurables and results updated on the athlete's profile
- Group messaging for squads and training groups
Football training plans as an example
A useful football block names the outcome, the constraint and the measurement: improve weak-foot delivery, three sessions a week, measured by completion rate from a fixed crossing drill.
Publish the measurement at the start. Plans that state how they will be judged get followed; plans that are a list of drills get abandoned in week three.
Step by step
- 01
State the goal
One measurable outcome per block, agreed by coach and athlete before anything is programmed.
- 02
Match on specifics
Sport, discipline, level and location or remote. Broad matches produce broad results.
- 03
Share the plan
Send the block and its measurement in one message so nothing is ambiguous.
- 04
Review on evidence
Update measurables at the end of the block and decide the next one from the data.
Frequently asked questions
Can an athlete work with more than one coach?
Yes — sport-specific and strength coaches often work in parallel. Keeping both in the same messaging space avoids the two programmes quietly conflicting.
Do you provide the training plans?
No. AthletiLink is where coaches deliver and track their own plans. The methodology stays yours.
Does it cost anything for coaches to join?
No. Creating a coach profile, appearing in the directory, messaging athletes and posting to the feed is free. There is no listing fee and no commission on the work you win.
Can athletes see my profile before signing up?
Yes. Coach profiles and the directory are publicly browsable and indexable, so an athlete or parent can read about you first. An account is only needed to message or save you.
Coaching guides
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How to become a youth sports coach
The realistic route into youth coaching: entry qualifications, safeguarding and first aid, finding a club to volunteer with, and building the experience that leads to paid work.
How to start a sports coaching business
A practical setup guide for self-employed coaches: legal and insurance basics, setting rates, finding your first ten athletes, and the systems that keep a schedule full.
How to promote a sports coaching business
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How to start a sports coaching business
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How to promote a sports coaching business
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