A Strong Player Knows the Move.
A Strong Coach Knows How to Teach It.
A structured, practice led programme for coaches and staff who want to teach chess with more clarity, stronger classroom habits and professional judgement.
Not a promise of ratings, jobs or tournament results. A programme for practising the work of good coaching.
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November 2026 Cohort
The official curriculum runs for 13 weeks of guided practice.
Teaching in practice
Every considered move begins with a considered coach.
Cohort details
Choose an intake, record the deadline, then tell us what you want to develop as a coach.
The proposition
Less slogan. More skill under pressure.
Chess knowledge is essential. It is not the whole job. The curriculum focuses on what happens when a learner is stuck, a group is uneven, a parent needs clarity or a lesson needs a better plan.
Teach with clarity
Break complex chess ideas into learner friendly explanations using structure, visual language, questioning and guided practice.
Lead the room
Practise classroom routines, age and level adaptation, mixed skill strategies and constructive responses to mistakes.
Communicate professionally
Prepare reports, parent-conversation scripts, inquiry responses and respectful ways to handle professional disagreement.
The official curriculum
Thirteen weeks. One coherent coaching practice.
Each phase advances the work, from identity and delivery to classroom leadership, conduct and a final teaching demonstration.
Coach Identity & Professional Culture
Build the values, communication habits, professional presence and learner centred judgement that shape every class.
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- Foundations of team culture
- Professional identity, culture & global standards
Reliable Delivery, Systems & Service Practice
Turn standards into reliable practice: structured lesson planning, online delivery, documentation, inquiries and professional escalation.
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- Global coaching culture & systems introduction
- Systems & operations deep dive
- Operations, administration & technology
- Inquiries, crisis handling & escalation
Applied Coaching, Classroom Leadership & Player Development
Learn to explain clearly, lead mixed groups, develop independent thinkers and communicate well with families and colleagues.
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- Effective coaching & classroom management I
- Classroom management II & chess philosophy
- Building complete players & student development
- Communication & parent management
Sustainable Professional Practice & Final Demonstration
Consolidate planning, professional boundaries, leadership, mentorship and a final observed teaching segment.
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- High performance & work ethics
- Staff handbook, policies, conduct & compliance
- Compliance, leadership & certification
What you will practise
The work is visible. So is your progress.
This is not a library of vague theory. Each module asks you to apply, write, rehearse, reflect or demonstrate.
See coach resourcesRole-plays for feedback, inquiries, parent conversations and difficult moments
Mock lessons using I-We-You, Rule of 3 and Socratic questioning
Lesson plans, checklists, reports, reflections and scenario responses
Age and level aware classroom routines for varied learner needs
Progress conversations that look beyond a rating alone
A final panel observed teaching demonstration
Your learning path
From player mindset to coaching practice.
The curriculum is designed to make you practise how good coaches prepare, explain, observe, respond and improve.
01 · Start with purpose
Request cohort details
Tell us about your coaching goals and preferred cohort. Confirmed format, tuition and terms are shared for that intake.
02 · Practise weekly
Build the habits
Work through 13 weeks of frameworks, role plays, plans, coaching scenarios and professional reflection.
03 · Demonstrate
Show the craft
The source curriculum concludes with a structured, panel observed teaching segment and programme review.
Programme scope
The curriculum covers in person and online coaching practices. Cohort format, tuition, completion requirements, policies and any credential terms are confirmed for each KOACHESS University intake. The programme develops coaching practice. Individual outcomes vary.
Teach chess with more intention.
Explore the complete curriculum, then request the confirmed details for your preferred cohort.