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By Isaac Leung, Athletic Skills

Hey reader,

We have all heard of Chat GPT and know it’s starting to take over in some industries.

So how in coaching can we make best use of it and use it to our advantage rather than be threatened by it.

AI has so many benefits to our workflow but it’s knowing how to use it is the key.

Keep an eye out for some training on AI coming up in March which you will have access to 🙂 

How AI Can Save You Hours Every Week and Let You Focus on Coaching

Ever feel like you spend more time on admin than actually coaching?

Between planning sessions, logging data, tracking athlete progress, and handling your own admin, the paperwork never seems to stop. I used to spend hours planning sessions, updating spreadsheets, and managing my own admin tasks—until I discovered how AI could automate these tasks and give me back valuable time.

AI isn’t here to replace coaches—it’s here to help us work smarter. By handling repetitive admin, AI allows you to focus on what really matters: coaching, developing athletes, and improving performance.

Here’s how AI can take some of the workload off your shoulders.

Less Admin, More Coaching

🔹 Automated Scheduling & Communication
No more endless WhatsApp messages and late-night rescheduling. AI-powered systems like TeamSnap or Spond can automatically schedule sessions, send reminders, and adjust plans based on availability—so you’re not chasing players last minute.

💡 Imagine a system that syncs with athlete calendars and updates them automatically when plans change.

🔹 Instant Training Logs & Data Tracking
Logging attendance, performance stats, and wellness feedback can take up hours each week. AI can collect, organise, and analyse this data in real time, cutting down manual input. Tools like Kinduct and Hudl can help streamline this process.

💡 Instead of spending hours tracking progress, AI gives you instant insights so you can focus on adjustments, not admin.

🔹 Session Planning Made Easy
AI can generate training plans based on athlete workloads, recovery status, and previous performances. Platforms like AthleteMonitoring or CoachAI can suggest drills and structure sessions to maximise effectiveness.

💡 What if you could input your session goals and get evidence-based drills suited to your team’s current fitness and performance levels?

🔹 Streamlined Athlete Feedback & Injury Prevention
Keeping track of athlete well-being, training loads, and recovery is crucial—but gathering that info takes time. AI can send automated wellness surveys, track workload trends, and flag injury risks before they happen.

💡 Fewer injuries, better player management, and no more chasing athletes for feedback.

AI Won’t Replace Coaches—But It Will Make Coaching Easier

At the end of the day, AI can’t replace your instincts, experience, or ability to inspire athletes. But it can give you back valuable hours every week, allowing you to focus on coaching rather than being buried in admin.

And looking ahead? AI is only going to get better. Soon, we could see systems that provide real-time adjustments to training loads, automatically adjust drills based on fatigue levels, or even personalise coaching cues for each player.

The question isn’t if AI will play a role in coaching—it’s how you’ll choose to use it.

Final Thoughts: What Admin Task Would You Love AI to Take Off Your Plate?

AI is no longer just for elite teams—it’s becoming more accessible to grassroots and youth coaches, helping with everything from session planning to tracking player progress.

💬 What’s the biggest admin task you wish AI could handle for you? Drop your thoughts by replying—I’d love to hear how AI could help you!

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P.S This newsletter was written with the support of AI 😉 

Isaac

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