Coach Self-Assessment

• Helps coaches of youth athletes evaluate their practice and identify growth areas.
• Useful during training, onboarding, or reflection periods for coach development.
• Supports organizations wanting data on coach behavior aligned with Project Play values.
• Ideal for identifying coaches’ strengths and areas for targeted support.
• Suited for recreational, school, and club settings serving grade‑school and teenage players.

It’s quick, confidential, and grounded in a national youth sports framework. Coaches receive immediate, private feedback by email, highlighting areas of strength and opportunities for improvement. This is a practical way for coaches and youth sport organizations to encourage reflection, self-evaluation and a growth-mindset to maintain and improve program quality.

• How will coaches receive and reflect on their survey results?
• What supports—training, mentoring, peer coaching—are in place to act on identified gaps?
• Which survey format (self‑assessment vs. 360‑degree) best meets your goals?
• How can you ensure coaches feel safe submitting honest responses?
• What system will you use to track trends and leverage strengths across your coach roster?
• How will you follow up with action planning, peer learning, or continuing reflection?
• This resource can help coaches to support players with their mental health. It’s important to note that positive coaching does not replace the need for professional consultation, care and treatment.

The Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program convenes leaders, facilitates dialogue, and inspires solutions that help sport serve the public interest. Project Play, the program’s flagship youth sports initiative, develops insights, ideas and opportunities to help stakeholders build healthy communities through sports. Learn more at www.ProjectPlay.org.