Coach observation / evaluation checklist

1-very poor
TEAM:___________________________ 2-poor
3-average
COACH:__________________________ 4-good
5-very good
6-excellent, exceptional
1 2 3 4 5 6
Planning/Organization – Evidence to show that coach
has/uses/demonstrates:
Use of time: transition, time spent with athletes/small
groups, time to get started
Material management: organized to support flow,
appropriate drills

Coaching session – Evidence to show that coach

has/uses/demonstrates:
Strategic questioning: connect lesson to objective,
assess understanding, stretches student thinking beyond
yes/no
Monitoring/check for understanding: monitors during
independent practice, pauses to check for understanding
Participation strategies: variety in student input,
opportunities for collaboration, teamwork
Athlete engagement: positive with volunteers, listening,
on-task
Differentiation: scaffolding to meet needs

Clarity: demonstration, clarify

Pacing: time on each component

Technical competence – Evidence to show that coach

has/uses/demonstrates:
Progression, technical understanding, appropriate
points/cues
Resources: Mshouser.com & Herts sports partnership