Coaching
Level 1: Bronze Coach - Ring
DB
David Bybee
What you'll learn
Apply ring rules, safety protocols and corner responsibilities
Corner athletes properly before, during and after competition
Use basic fight strategy, game planning and tactical adjustments
Recognize and respond to in-ring injuries and emergencies
Communicate effectively with referees, officials, athletes and staff
Uphold ethical standards, duty of care and sportsmanship as a ring coach
About this course
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Demonstrate foundational ring rules, safety protocols, and corner responsibilities
Conduct proper athlete cornering before, during, and after competition
Understand and apply basic fight strategy, game planning, and tactical adjustments
Recognize and respond appropriately to in‑ring injuries, adverse events, or emergencies
Communicate effectively with referees, officials, athletes, and support staff
Uphold ethical standards, duty of care, and sportsmanship as a ring coach
Curriculum
1Introduction to Level 13 parts
1. Welcome to Bronze!
2. WAKO USA COACHES STUDY GUIDE.pdf
3. Quality Coaching Framework from the USOPC
2Unit 1: Role of the Coach14 parts
1. Introduction: What to expect
2. Introduction: Values
3. Measurable Assessment
4. Sport Integrity
5. Safe Sport: Overview
6. Safe Sport: Title IX and the SafeSport Code
7. Child Protection
8. ANTI-DOPING: Overview
9. ANTI-DOPING: USADA
10. 2022-Clean-Sport-Handbook.pdf
11. usadacoachbrochure.pdf
12. ANTI-DOPING: WADA
13. ANTI-DOPING: Wrap-up
14. Unit 1 Quiz
3Unit 2: Planning & Review11 parts
1. Session Planning
2. Session Planner USA Kickboxing.pdf
3. 4 Parts of a Session
4. Self Reflection Diary
5. Self Reflection Diary USA KICKBOXING.pdf
6. Introduction to Periodization for Kickboxing
7. Periodisation 6 Month Plan USA Kickboxing.pdf
8. The Annual Plan
9. The Annual Plan (BONUS)
10. Plan Your Athletes Training
11. Unit 2 Quiz
4Unit 3: Risk Management11 parts
1. Risk Management in Kickboxing
2. Injury Report
3. Injury Report USA Kickboxing.pdf
4. Medical History Journal
5. Medical History USA Kickboxing.pdf
6. CRT 5 : Concussion Recognition Tool
7. Concussion CRT5 (1).pdf
8. Concussion Videos
9. Hygiene - Gear, Personal & Facilities
10. Safety in Training & Competition Gear
11. Unit 3 Quiz
5Unit 4: Communication9 parts
1. Coaches Are Above All ‘Communicators’
2. Ways of Learning
3. The Dr. Albert Rule (part 1)
4. The Dr. Albert Rule (part 2)
5. Visual Learning
6. Active Listening & Conflict Communication
7. The 3 stages of Motor Learning
8. The Sandwich
9. Unit 4 Quiz
6UNIT 5: KICKBOXING SKILL DEVELOPMENT22 parts
1. Introduction To Sequential Action
2. Technique Demonstration
3. Biomechanics in Sequential Action
4. Open v Closed Skills
5. Precision Striking & Strategy
6. WAKO Rules Extract
7. Examples of Sequential Action In Live Combat
8. Differences of Tatami & Ring Disciplines in Kickboxing
9. Introduction to Training for Tatami Disciplines Specialization
10. Technical Strike Description for the Tatami
11. Technical & Physical Training for the Tatami Continuous Disciplines
12. Tactical & Psychological Training for Tatami Continuous Disciplines
13. Live Sparring Training for Tatami Continuous Disciplines
14. Technical & Physical Training for Point Fighting Specialization
15. Tactical & Psychological Training for Point Fighting Specialization
16. Live Sparring Training for Point Fighting Specialization
17. Introduction to Training for Ring Disciplines
18. Technical Strike Description for the Ring
19. Technical & Physical Training for the Ring
20. Tactical & Psychological Training for the Ring
21. Live Sparring Training for Ring Disciplines
22. Unit 5 Quiz
7Unit 6: GAME SENSE & GROUP MANAGEMENT10 parts
1. Game Sense = Live Sparring
2. uskadm Nov 12.pdf
3. Deliberate Play VS Training
4. 10 Factors For Athlete Development
5. 4 Elements of Competition or Competitive Game/Situation in Training
6. Game Sense: Enjoyment of Sport KADM to Groups
7. Live Combat : Groups in Training
8. Integrated Group Technical & Tactical Training for the Ring
9. Fight Specific Sparring for the Ring
10. Unit 6 Quiz
8Unit 7: Sport Sciences6 parts
1. What really is Sport & Exercise Sciences?
2. Anatomy & Physiology
3. Anatomy & Physiology Support Videos
4. Nutrition, Chemistry, Toxicology & Immunology
5. Definition of MACROS in Nutrition
6. Unit 7 Quiz
9Unit 8: ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT9 parts
1. American Development Model - 5 Stages
2. 10 Factors For Athlete Development
3. Kids Kickboxing Development Model
4. Chronological VS Biological Age
5. Weight Management Intro
6. Body Composition
7. LTAD Weight Management
8. Minimum Weight Certification Program
9. Unit 8 Quiz
10Unit 9: SAFESPORT5 parts
1. What is Safe Sport?
2. Why does USA Kickboxing have a Safe Sport Policy?
3. Who must be trained in Safe Sport?
4. Where do I report a potential violation?
5. Unit 9 Quiz
11Bronze Final Exam & Practical Assessment2 parts
1. Bronze Final Exam
2. Practical Assessment Scheduling
12Mandatory Uploads5 parts
1. SafeSport Certificate
2. USA SafeSport Cert Instructions.pdf
3. Police Check Certificate
4. Concussion Certificate
5. First Aid Certificate
Your instructor
DB