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Is your child's coach actually qualified? The four signs that tell you.

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An Australian parent stands at the edge of a community football training pitch in early evening, watching a youth coach engage with a group of kids. The coach is talking to a single player while the others listen. The parent's expression is observing, considering.

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You have been watching your kid at training for six weeks. The coach is a parent volunteer who runs a small business and gives up two evenings a week. They are a nice person. You have no idea whether they are any good at coaching, and you are starting to wonder whether it matters.

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