Brief History

The beginning of National Coaches Day is in October of 1972. President Richard Nixon said that coaches are very important for players. He made October 6 a day to celebrate coaches. He called them teachers in special fields. We celebrate this day to say thank you for their knowledge and help. Coaches teach players how to be good at sports and in life.

How to celebrate

There are several ways to celebrate National Coaches Day:

• Gift your coach: Show your appreciation by giving your coach a thoughtful gift. It could be something handmade, a certificate, or a voucher to a sports store.
• Organize a team event: Throw a team event in honor of your coach. This could be a game, a training session, or a meal together.
• Post coach appreciation messages: Share messages of gratitude for your coach on social media. This could be a simple "thank you" or a more elaborate message that expresses your appreciation.
• Learn about coaching: Take a course or workshop on coaching. This can help you better understand the principles and practices of coaching.

National Coaches Day

Interesting facts

• More than 2 million people are employed as coaches in the United States alone.
• The average coach earns about $45,000 per year.
• The longest-serving coach in NCAA history is Dick Vitale, who coached for 44 years.
• The world's most successful football coach is Sir Alex Ferguson, who won 38 trophies during his time at Manchester United.