Level 2: Head Coach (Online + On-Site)

Level 2 is the advanced certification for experienced coaches ready to lead programs, manage coaching teams, run Chase Tag® businesses, and host competitions. It develops the strategic, operational, and leadership capabilities required to scale Chase Tag® beyond individual sessions.

What You Will Learn

The certification covers six online modules plus a three-day in-person intensive:

Module 1: Curriculum & Coach Development
Curriculum architecture at scale, observing and developing L1 staff, multi-level Competition Passport programming, athlete development tracking, advanced pedagogy for complex skills, keeping curriculum fresh, managing underperformance, and breaking through plateaus with non-technical interventions.

Module 2: Business Operations
Business model design and pricing, program logistics and scheduling, marketing and community building, retention strategies, key business metrics, contingency planning, pricing strategies, session optimisation, online reputation management, and cash flow management.

Module 3: Competition Hosting
Ranked sessions at scale, tournament hosting from local to regional events, WCT competition technology, building competitive culture without alienating recreational athletes, competition day crisis management, event sponsorship, and low-turnout contingencies.

Module 4: Facility Management
Quad™ mastery and troubleshooting, facility layout optimisation, equipment inventory and replacement planning, safety protocols and emergency procedures, insurance and liability, facility expansion planning, regulatory compliance, and shared facility management.

Module 5: Team Leadership
Recruitment and hiring, coach onboarding and training, managing team dynamics, performance management, delegation and building leadership capacity, preventing burnout, managing toxic high-performers, coach-athlete boundaries, and emergency succession planning.

Module 6: WCT Licensing & Compliance 
Licensing fundamentals, brand standards, quarterly reporting, avoiding trademark violations, legal implications of non-compliance, dispute resolution, and license transfers and ownership changes.

In-Person Intensive (3 Days)
Day 1: Coaching assessment and advanced pedagogy.
Day 2: Business operations and event management.
Day 3: Team development and strategic planning.

Who It Is For

L2 certification is designed for experienced L1 coaches who have built a solid coaching foundation (typically 2+ years at L1), gym owners or facility operators running Chase Tag® programs, and coaches ready to lead teams, manage staff, and scale operations. L2 candidates should demonstrate strong athlete development results and readiness for business and leadership responsibilities.

Structure

The program combines online learning modules with a mandatory three-day in-person intensive. Candidates must complete all online modules and assessments before attending the intensive. Total duration varies based on scheduling but typically spans 3-6 months.

Outcome

Upon certification, you can assess athletes at Red and Black passport levels, mentor and sign off L1 candidates, lead multi-coach programs, host sanctioned competitions, and operate as a licensed WCT facility. L2 coaches are the backbone of the WCT ecosystem, responsible for developing both athletes and the next generation of coaches.