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Paths that pay more or open doors

• Teacher who coaches

  A teaching degree plus coaching gives a full salary, a pension and a team every season. The most common way to coach for a living.

• Strength and conditioning coach

  Works with every sport. Degree plus a strength certification.

• High performance and national teams

  Advanced NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) levels plus a track record of results.

• Private academies and camps

  Skating, goalie, golf and tennis coaches can charge hourly rates well above club pay.

• Sport administration

  Technical director or club manager. Office hours and better pay than coaching alone.