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Eduardo was a wonderful coach. Very helpful. I highly recommend him.

Tennis Coaching

$50

Great lesson. Looking forward to the next :)

Tennis Coach

$50

Eduardo is a great coach, he made me feel at ease as a beginner and learnt many things in our hour training session. highly recommended

Tennis coach wanted weekly

$70

John is a fantastic tennis coach. We had such a lovely morning with him. Although our group are at different levels, he made us all feel comfortable and was very patient. He was punctual, friendly and brought all the gear. Cheers!

Tennis coach / instructor for adult group

$160

Damien was great! I wanted to learn the basics when it came to boxing punches and foot movements and he was good at assessing my skill level and coaching me throughout the session. Extremely patient and friendly. Would highly recommend him if you're looking for a someone who knows the ins and outs of boxing.

Boxing Coach - Bondi Junction

$50

Sohan was a great coach and a legend

Private tennis coach

$150

What's the average cost of a sports coach

$50 - $90

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$50

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$70

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$90

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The tools or equipment you may need to supply your sports coach can vary from Tasker to Tasker and depending on the nature of your contract. If you hire them for your school, they will need their own office, complete with a desk, computer and support staff. But if you’re hiring a sports coach for private lessons, it’s unlikely that you’ll have to supply any tools or equipment. 

Depending on what you hired a sports coach for, the service can last a few weeks to an entire season for the sport they’re supposed to instruct you or your team in. This can also depend on the scope and difficulty of achieving your goals. Note that a private lesson can involve several weeks of sessions that last 30 minutes to an hour, while hiring a sports coach for your school can be a daily nine-to-fiver lasting an entire season. 

The ideal sports coach should have a degree in sports medicine, nutrition and fitness, kinesiology, physical education, or other sport-related disciplines. They should have experience teaching all the rules, standards, techniques and principles of the sport. Apart from all these, they should be good mentors who are optimistic, practice good sportsmanship, discipline, and motivate people. If you’re looking for a Tasker to coach sports in your school, they should also know how to interact with kids.  

Sports coaches need coaching qualifications recognised by the association, federation or governing body of the sport they want to teach. While these are the minimum qualifications for most sports, a sports coach would be better skilled and appear more credible if they have a degree in a sports-related science degree or discipline. It can also help if a sports coach pursues higher education and acquires a master’s degree in their chosen sport. 

That may depend on the type of sport the coach works in and on state laws and regulations on sports coaches. Some states may require first aid training as a mandatory skill for a coach, apart from their sport’s governing body’s coaching qualifications. Most coaching organisations of outdoor sports need their coaches to have the knowledge to prevent or treat heat illness and physical injuries. 

Scale is the key difference between them. A trainer is focused on teaching or improving the performance of a small group or one athlete. Meanwhile, a coach is more concerned with enhancing individual team members’ performance to boost their overall performance. Even though they have subtle differences, It’s not uncommon to see a coach and a trainer work together for and on the same team. 

What do sports coach services include?

Sports coach services include all the activities and tasks necessary to teach you or your team all about the sport you want to learn and excel in. Your sports coach Tasker can teach you all the rules, techniques, strategies and principles for excellent performance. 

They can even take steps to help improve your entire team’s skills if necessary. Upon request, some Taskers can also supervise your team during games and give them motivation and guidance.  

Discussing objectives

Your hired sports coach Tasker can help you plan your sports objectives for you or your team. Do you want to learn the sport for fun or fitness? Do you want to become a professional athlete in the sport you chose? Your Tasker can adjust their training style and regimen to fit your goals. 

If you hire them to train a team, they can discuss timetables with you and agree on how much time they can spend assembling your team and preparing them for competition. 

Recruiting team members

Your Tasker can conduct recruitment activities in case they are coaching for your team. They can screen and test potential candidates, making sure recruits meet the minimum standard physical requirements. They may request the assistance of your school nurse or a medical professional to do physical exams on each potential recruit. Your Tasker can then begin training sessions for the team once it’s assembled.  

Training and fitness programs

Your Tasker can provide the necessary training drills, performance-enhancing workouts and diet programs as required. They can supervise the training and monitor each team member’s progress in terms of speed and quality of performance. You may want to hire a separate service to help you stick to your recommended diet. You can take this a step further and have someone prepare healthy meals. 

Assessing performance and coaching at games

Towards the end of the service and once you or your team have absorbed all of the sport’s principles and techniques, your Tasker can conduct a practice game. They can use this to assess your or your team’s performance and pinpoint areas that need improvement. Your Tasker may take a video for review later.  

They can assess your performance, provide feedback, redo some lessons or even recommend taking a specialised workout program if they think this can improve your performance. This process can continue until you are both satisfied with your latest assessment, and your Tasker believes you’ve achieved your goals. Once you or your team have completed training, some Taskers can attend your competitions. They can continue to provide support and guidance to help you or your team win games.

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Tennis coaching

$60

Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia

11th Apr 2026

Need tennis coaching for ametaure player, playing for leisure before to elevate the game.

Tennis coaching

$50

Earlwood NSW, Australia

11th Apr 2026

Hello Looking for tennis coaching in Earlwood, or nearby. 1-2 hours. I am a beginner/advanced beginner. Thanks

Mobile female boxing coach

$100

Berala NSW 2141, Australia

9th Apr 2026

I’m looking for a female boxing trainer who can come to my home in Sydney for private sessions. I want someone who is experienced patient and able to work with my fitness level. The focus is on boxing fitness technique and building strength and confidence. Details • 2 sessions per week • 1 hour per session • Must be mobile and bring any needed equipment • Flexible with days and times but preferably weekdays I’m a beginner so I need someone supportive and motivating. Please send through your experience availability and what you include in your sessions.

Tennis Coaching - beginner

$50

Varsity Lakes QLD, Australia

6th Apr 2026

Looking for weekly tennis coaching - 1/2 sessions per week for a beginner. I played when I was younger however I’ve had a fair few years off. Happy to travel between Broadbeach and Palm Beach. Ideally around varsity / Burleigh waters

Tennis coach

$80

Rockdale NSW, Australia

6th Apr 2026

Looking for a tennis coach 🎾 Hi everyone, I’m looking for a tennis coach for myself and two friends. We’d like to train once a week in the Rockdale area. If you’re interested or know someone who might be, please send me a message. Thanks!

Professional tennis coach for 3 intermediate players

$200

Sunnybank QLD, Australia

4th Apr 2026

Looking for a professional tennis coach (registered with tennis Australia ) to teach 3 intermediate players for 2 hours. Ideally on Saturday night at a major tennis centres (can rent a court).

Mobile Boxing Coach – 1 on 1 Training

$10

Blacktown, New South Wales

2nd Apr 2026

Looking for a boxing coach that actually pushes you and helps you improve? I’m a dedicated boxer with fight experience and strong fitness background, offering 1 on 1 boxing sessions tailored to your level and goals. Whether you’re: • Trying to get fit 🔥 • Learn proper technique 🥊 • Improve conditioning 💪 • Or just try something new I’ve got you.

Home boxing coach

$50

Bondi Junction NSW  Australie

1st Apr 2026

Personalized boxing training tailored to each individual’s needs to help you improve and achieve your goals!

Tennis coach

$200

Spring Farm NSW, Australia

31st Mar 2026

Tennis coach for family/wife Basic ability level Home tennis court

Tennis coach

$80

Paddington NSW, Australia

25th Mar 2026

Tennis coaching for 2 people either centennial park or rushcutters

Ping pong / Table tennis coach

$20

Point Cook VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2026

I need someone to come home and teach me and my daughter 10 years old ping pong / table tennis

Tennis coaching for absolute beginner

$70

Richmond VIC, Australia

15th Mar 2026

Tennis coaching once per week either 1 on 1 or 1 on 2 (if my sister joins) 1hr per week either morning or after hours

Eduardo is a great coach!

Looking for a Tennis Coach

$60

Penrith NSW, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Have not long started playing tennis and would like a coach to teach me the fundamentals for an hour or so once or twice a week.

Tennis coaching

$50

Rushcutters Bay NSW, Australia

13th Mar 2026

Tennis coaching for, essentially, a beginner. I played many years ago. Looking for a weekly session in the evening. Not yet joined a tennis club.

Tennis coach

$10

Glenmore Park NSW, Australia

11th Mar 2026

Tennis coach for intermediate level

Tennis coach

$100

Mindarie WA 6030, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

Looking for some private one on one tennis lessons for a beginner/intermediate player looking looking to improve my technique

Tennis coach

$60

Melbourne VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

Tennis coaching for beginner

Tennis coaching weekly sessions for 2 teenage boys

$160

Northcote VIC, Australia

1st Mar 2026

Tennis coaching a Teenager. Hour session every week - for at least 4 sessions. Anywhere close to inner north (northcote, Fitzroy etc)

Tennis Coach

$50

Penrith NSW 2750, Australia

24th Feb 2026

Have just started playing tennis and would like a coach for roughly an hour once or twice a week

Tennis coach for two

$60

Norwood Payneham and St Peters SA, Australia

28th Jan 2026

you will teach us, 2 adult ladies who never played tennis, around the eastern suburbs or in the city once or twice a week. availability Mon/Tue after 5pm, weekend mornings. Offer up!

Very punctual and a great teacher! Will book again.