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Path Coaching Company

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About

⚡️As coaches we believe in the power coaching but who is coaching the coach?

With 20 years of coaching experience and a decade dedicated to developing coaches, Phil Edwards has worked at every level of the game — from grassroots clubs to the international stage, including the 2018 FIH Women's World Cup with the USA Women's National Team. Named the USOPC Coach Educator of the Year 2021, Phil's approach is simple: he helps you discover your own best solution. At Path Coaching Company, he works 1:1 with club, high school, collegiate, and international coaches who are ready to invest in themselves the same way they invest in their athletes and teams.

A path is a way of making sense of the world. There are infinite ways to cross a landscape: the options are overwhelming, & pitfalls abound. The function of a path is to reduce this teeming chaos into an intelligible line. 
- Robert Moor, On Trails: An exploration

Packages

Coaching Coffee Chat

Curious about what's possible for you? Let's talk!
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Coach2Coach Trailblazer

For coaches who are ready to explore their craft further.
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Testimonials

“I absolutely love working with Phil...we are able to specifically target the areas that I want to grow in as a coach”

- Margaret McConnell | Head Coach, SUNY Geneseo Field Hockey

“Phil's expertise and ability to communicate and pull out your best shines in this program.”

- Travis Wyant | Head Coach, Keene State Women's Lacrosse

“Coach2Coach was perfect for me as a young coach. I will continue to use this as a tool throughout my career.”

- Lauren McNally | Assistant Coach, Harvard Field Hockey

"The Coach2Coach program has impacted my coaching journey immensely. This process has helped me focus my vision and brought new ideas to help me become a better coach."

- Gina Stephan | Head Coach, John Carroll Field Hockey

“I gained so many resources from working with Phil. I am a better leader and coach now because of the Coach2Coach program”

- Lauren Cornthwaite | Director, Aim Field Hockey Club

"Coach2Coach provided a framework for starting our program and allowed me to have a partner in thinking about the big picture. It allowed me to focus on areas unique to my situation, coaching and program development."

- Marissa Kocher | Head Coach, Roberts Wesleyan Field Hockey

"I have had the pleasure of working with Phil for a number of years. I have always admired his ability to identify specific actionable tips and strategies that help coaches broaden their self-awareness and develop their coaching skills."

- Craig Parnham | High Performance Director, USA Field Hockey

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1:1 coaching for coaches?
It’s individualized, independent support focused on you and your development as a coach. Rather than handing you a system or a set of drills, we work alongside you to clarify what you want to improve, explore your current practice, and build a plan that fits your athletes and your environment.

Coach2Coach is our signature 1:1 coaching package. You get ongoing, structured support over a 6-12 month period. Sessions are built around your goals and your context, and between sessions you’ll put ideas into practice and reflect on what you notice.
Is the Coach2Coach program for me?
Coach2Coach is for coaches of any sport, at any level. We work with coaches in club, high school, collegiate and international settings, from people in their first season to experienced head coaches looking for a fresh perspective. What our coaches have in common is curiosity, not a particular sport or résumé.
I don’t coach field hockey. Is Coach2Coach still a good fit?
Yes. Phil’s background is in field hockey, but coach development isn’t sport-specific. How you plan, how you design practice, how you communicate, how you reflect and how you grow are the same challenges in every sport. We bring the questions; you bring the expertise in your sport.
What does a typical session look like?
Sessions are conversational and question-led. We might review practice plans or game footage, talk through a challenge with a player or staff member, or explore an idea you want to try. You’ll leave each session with clarity on your next step, not a list of instructions.
What is your coaching approach?
Our approach is humanistic and centered around you. We believe coaches learn best by thinking about their own practice, not by being told what to do. We draw on evidence-informed approaches and extensive experience, but we always start with you, your athletes and your environment.
How are sessions delivered?
Sessions take place online via Google Meet, so you can work with us from anywhere. In-person options available on request / in select locations.
How do I get started?
Book a Coaching Coffee Chat to find out more. If 1:1 coaching feels like the right step, we’ll set up your first session from there. Of course, you can also go right ahead and sign up for your Coach2Coach program today!
Can my club, school or organization pay for the Coach2Coach program?
Yes. Many coaches use professional development funds to cover coaching. We’re happy to provide invoices or documentation for your athletic department or club, and we also work with organizations that want to support several coaches. Contact us at [email protected] to discuss group or organizational packages.
What's your cancellation & refund policy?
We appreciate that life, especially a coaches life, sometimes throws up some curveballs! We simply ask that you communicate as early as possible should you need to reschedule or cancel a coaching conversation.

All paid programs must be completed within 12-months of the purchase date and all sales are final.

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