text: i wanna coach? what does one have to do to become a ncaa or nfl coach. what type of schooling is there and how do you get experiance. my husband is a coach at a high school. get a degree in pe or some type of sports affiliated subject, then it is easiest to integrate yourself while teaching at the school (hs or college). then you just have to know what you are doing and make lots of contacts. good idea to find a mentor to learn from as well.  more info: there are many ways to get started. some individuals prefer to begin by enrolling directly into the core essentials program, while others prefer to start with a stand-alone course and upgrade over time. here are some ways that you can begin your training as a coach:  sign up for our 4 week becoming a coach - the teleclass, to discover if coaching is right for you.  enroll in the 8 week building your personal foundation course for personal development. enroll in the 77 hour core essentials program - for basic and intermediate coaching skills. enroll in the "in person" core essentials fast track program. enroll in the 98 hour advanced coaching program. enroll in the 98 hour advanced corporate coaching program. participate in our one hour complimentary “ask the coach” q&a teleclass.  contact our helpful and friendly admissions team coordinators by phone at 1-800-48coach or by email admissions@coachu.com