ADHD Awareness for Coaches

Overview

The ADHD Awareness for Coaches course is designed to equip sports coaches, activity leaders, and youth mentors with the knowledge and tools to support individuals with ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health challenges, Early Years development, and Autism. Coaches often encounter children and adolescents who face ADHD-related challenges that affect focus, discipline, social skills, and emotional regulation.

This low-commitment, self-paced course allows coaches to learn strategies to manage ADHD effectively while also addressing Learning Disabilities, Mental Health concerns, Early Years foundations, and Autism traits. Limited offer — this course will not be offered again.

Description

The course provides practical strategies to support individuals with ADHD in sports, extracurricular activities, and educational contexts. Learners will explore:

• How ADHD affects attention, behaviour, and learning in coaching environments.
• Supporting Learning Disabilities alongside ADHD for improved participation and skill development.
• Addressing Mental Health challenges such as anxiety, frustration, and low self-esteem in children with ADHD.
• Incorporating Early Years development principles to build long-term ADHD coping strategies.
• Understanding overlapping Autism traits and adapting coaching methods accordingly.

Practical applications include structured drills, social skill-building activities, positive reinforcement strategies, and inclusion-focused coaching techniques. By the end of this course, learners will be able to create supportive, engaging, and inclusive environments for participants with ADHD.

Who Is This Course For

• Sports coaches and activity leaders seeking ADHD awareness skills.
• Youth mentors and educators working with children with Learning Disabilities.
• Healthcare and Mental Health professionals supporting ADHD clients in physical or group settings.
• Parents and caregivers looking to integrate coaching principles at home.
• Community and social work staff facilitating ADHD-inclusive activities.

This course provides exclusive knowledge on ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Early Years, and Autism, with limited availability.

Requirements

• Interest in ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Early Years, Autism.
• Device with internet access.
• Willingness to apply practical coaching and support strategies.

The course is low-commitment and flexible, ideal for busy professionals.

Career Path

• Sports and activity coaches specialising in ADHD-inclusive programs.
• Youth mentors applying ADHD strategies to improve engagement.
• SEN Support Staff integrating ADHD knowledge into educational environments.
• Mental Health professionals offering guidance on physical and social engagement.
• Parents and caregivers implementing practical strategies at home.