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What Coaches Need to Succeed: A Research-Informed Model for Supporting Coaches

September 28, 2026 Cindy Downend, Director

Coaching can be one of the most rewarding roles in a school, but it can also be isolating. Coaches occupy a unique space: they are not administrators, but their role also differs significantly from that of classroom teachers and specialists. Here are 5 things coaches need to thrive.

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