13 weeks · 92 days of practice-led coach development
November 2026 Cohort admissions close 15 Nov 2026View cohort details
KOACHESS UNIVERSITY · 13 WEEKS · 92 DAYS

Knowing chess is not the same as teaching chess.

Learn how to explain ideas, run a class, and talk with parents about their children’s progress. It takes 13 weeks to master these skills.

Cohort details

Understand the KOACHESS program, register for next batch, pay the fees and get started.

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November 2026 Cohort

Admission close: 15 Nov 2026
Program runs: 16 Nov 2026 to 31 Jan 2027
Curriculum: 13 weeks · 92 days

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The proposition

More than chess knowledge.

Playing good chess is only half the job. Great coaches also know what to do when a student is stuck, a class has mixed levels, or a parent has questions.

Explain clearly.

Turn hard chess ideas into easy steps.

Run a good class.

Keep every student busy, whatever their age or level.

Report progress

Write reports and explain progress to parents.

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.

Weeks 1 to 201

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
Weeks 3 to 602

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
Weeks 7 to 1003

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
Weeks 11 to 1304

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

How it works

Three simple steps to move from chess player to confident coach.

1

Register for next batch

Understand the program. Get started.

2

Practise each week.

Role-play, mock lessons, and lesson plans.

3

Show what you learned.

Teach one lesson at the end.

Ready to start teaching better?

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Program 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 Program develops coaching practice. Individual outcomes vary.

Not a promise of ratings, jobs or tournament results. A Program for practising the work of good coaching.