📋 Part 1: Reflection on your recent team coaching session

1. Which primary coaching role did you perform most during the session?

Mentor (building character)

Strategist (designing plays)

Coordinator (managing logistics)

Teacher (instructing skills)

2. Which coaching focus do you think was strongest? (Choose one)

Engagement / Encouragement

Communication / Feedback

Organisation / Planning

Safety / Duty of care

3. Check all coaching techniques you used in the session:

Sandwich Method (praise → correction → encouragement)

Demonstration / visual cues

Questioning to check understanding

Whistle / short action-oriented cues

4. Describe two strengths you demonstrated during the session (be specific):

5. Identify two areas for improvement. For each, note one change you will make next time:

🎯 Part 2: Write SMART coaching goals for your next session

Write two SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). Use the prompts under each goal to ensure it is fully SMART.

6. SMART Goal 1 — Brief statement:

Specific: What exactly will you do?

Measurable: How will you measure success?

Achievable & Relevant: Why is this realistic and important for your team?

Time-bound: By when will you achieve this? (DD/MM/YYYY)

7. SMART Goal 2 — Brief statement:

Specific: What exactly will you do?

Measurable: How will you measure success?

Achievable & Relevant: Why is this realistic and important for your team?

Time-bound: By when will you achieve this? (DD/MM/YYYY)

✅ Part 3: Success criteria & differentiation

8. Tick which success criteria were met in your session:

Gave clear, concise instructions (short action cues)

Used constructive feedback (Sandwich Method)

Maintained participant safety (duty of care)

Encouraged participation and enjoyment

Managed equipment and organisation effectively

9. Which differentiation strategies did you use or plan for diverse learners? (tick all that apply)

Modify rules / reduce complexity

Change equipment size/weight/colour

Provide visual demonstration or modelling

Use questioning / scaffolding prompts

Pairing / peer support

10. Briefly describe one specific adjustment you will make next session to support a learner who needs extra help:

When will you review these goals and your progress? (set a review date DD/MM/YYYY)

Teacher notes (success criteria & differentiation reminders): Keep feedback constructive, protect participant safety at all times, use short action cues, and adapt rules or equipment to include all learners. Use this worksheet to guide improvement before your next coaching opportunity.