Free Tools to Help You Coach Children Better and Retain Them for Longer
Simple, research-informed resources designed to help you run better classes, engage children and build a stronger martial arts programme.
Free Coaching Tools
Session Planning Framework (Ages 4-6)
50 Evergreen Retention Tips
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Child-Centred Coaching (MAPLE Framework)
Learn how to design sessions that support children’s motivation, competence and long-term development.
Conscious Business
Build a martial arts club that balances financial sustainability with the well-being of children, parents and coaches.
Lifestyle Design
Create a coaching career that supports your energy, your family and your long-term vision.
Smart Systems
Use simple systems and technology to reduce admin and create more time for meaningful coaching.
The MAPLE Framework
At the centre of many of the tools and ideas on this site is the MAPLE Framework, a child-centred coaching model developed from research in sports coaching, physical literacy and child development.
It provides a simple structure to help martial arts coaches move beyond teaching techniques and towards designing sessions that build connection, competence and long-term motivation in the children they teach.