Neurodiversity Training for Sports Coaches
Coach smarter. Build trust. Unlock every athlete’s potential.
Inclusive coaching that supports every athlete. Equip coaches with the knowledge to recognise and support neurodivergent athletes, improving communication, reducing overwhelm, and creating environments where everyone can thrive.
Great coaching means adapting to every athlete’s needs.
On the pitch, in the gym, or at the pool, no two athletes learn or perform the same way. For neurodivergent athletes, traditional coaching methods can create hidden barriers, from sensory overload and rigid routines to misunderstood behaviours or communication breakdowns.
This training gives coaches the insight and tools to recognise those barriers, adapt their approach, and create environments where neurodivergent athletes can thrive, in sport and beyond.
This Is For Coaches Who Want To:
Understand how neurodiversity shows up in sport and training
Adapt communication and coaching styles to suit different needs
Recognise hidden barriers that impact learning, confidence, and performance
Make practical adjustments that bring the best out of every neurodiverse athlete
Build inclusive, supportive sporting environments that benefit the whole team
What You’ll Learn:
1. Understanding Neurodiversity in Sport
How autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and other neurotypes affect learning, performance, and confidence
Why traditional drills, instructions, and feedback can exclude or overwhelm
The strengths neurodivergent athletes bring to sport
2. Spotting Barriers in Coaching
Sensory challenges in training environments
Difficulties with sequencing, memory, or processing instructions
Recognising when behaviour signals stress, not defiance
3. Communication That Works
Giving clear, structured instructions without oversimplifying
Using visual, verbal, and practical approaches effectively
Building respectful, supportive communication that motivates athletes
4. Adjustments That Make a Difference
Simple, low-cost adaptations to drills, training sessions, and routines
Supporting athletes across individual, team, and competition contexts
Flexible coaching methods that improve performance for all, not just neurodivergent players
5. Building Inclusive Teams and Clubs
Creating trust between coaches, athletes, and parents
Encouraging collaboration between neurodivergent and neurotypical teammates
Embedding inclusion as part of sporting culture, not an afterthought
Learning Outcomes
Practical Awareness
A clear understanding of neurodiversity in sport
Practical strategies to adapt coaching for different learning styles
Confidence in supporting athletes and handling sensitive situations
Stronger, more inclusive teams where every player can thrive
Session Logistics
Duration: 60 minutes (including Q&A)
Delivery: Virtual (your platform or ours) or in-person talk or workshop
Tailored: For coaches, clubs, or sports organisations
Expand training with surveys and Q&A support.
Build on coaching training by using feedback surveys to capture athlete and coach experience, plus drop-in Q&A sessions to tackle tricky neuroinclusion moments in real-time and be able to refine coaching strategies.
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This is just one of the ways we help organisations build truly inclusive workplaces. Explore our full training menu to find the sessions that fit your people and your goals.
Ready to coach inclusively and unlock the potential of every athlete?
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