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Game Changer Coaching Library · Worksheet 1

Annual plan

Choose the first month of your programme year. Name the lead and evidence for every priority.

Organisation / programme / planning year

MonthMain priorityDecision or document dueLeadEvidence / date
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Worksheet 2

Coach mentoring schedule

One observable goal per coach. Plan an observation, a reflection and a revisit.

Coach / mentorPlayer behaviour and coach goalObserve dateFeedback dateRevisit dateFinding / next step

What common support does the coaching group need this quarter?

Worksheet 3

Player pathway map

Document opportunities and support at each stage, including an alternative route for players who need more time.

Stage / age groupEntry routeLearning prioritiesPlaying opportunityNext step / alternative routeLead

How are player and family views included in transition decisions?

Worksheet 4

Safeguarding responsibilities

Complete this alongside your governing body policy and local requirements. Record approved reporting routes; do not use this worksheet as a substitute for them.

ResponsibilityNamed person and alternateContact / approved routeInduction or review date
Accountable programme lead
Safeguarding lead
Coach / volunteer induction
Travel and activity checks
Concern reporting and referral
Player / family information

Where is the current policy kept and who checks it?

Worksheet 5

Participation measures

Set definitions and a baseline before comparing quarters. Record group trends responsibly.

MeasureOur definitionBaselineCurrentQuestion or action
Unique participants
Regular participation
Retention
Playing opportunity
Coach mentoring completed
Player voice / experience

Which group may be missing from the programme?

Worksheet 6

Quarterly review and decision log

Quarter: __________   Meeting date: __________   Next review: __________

AreaEvidence reviewedFindingDecision
Calendar delivery
Player pathway
Coach learning
Safety and experience
Participation
Resources

Three priorities for the next quarter

ActionOwnerDue dateEvidence of completion

Review decisions at the next meeting. Keep confidential player or safeguarding details in the approved secure system, not in a shared copy of this workbook.