One-to-One football coaching business

Parents of children who want extra practice, young players hoping to join an academy or school team, and adults who want to improve.

Hourly rate per session, or small group rate split between players. Block bookings and regular weekly slots give steadier income.

• Good football knowledge and playing experience
• Patient, clear communication with children
• Planning engaging sessions
• Reliable and organised

• Enhanced DBS check and safeguarding training, which parents will expect
• Public liability insurance, and check whether your insurer needs you to hold a qualification
• Permission and fees for using council pitches, parks or school grounds
• Weather and cancellations affecting income, so set a clear cancellation policy
• Rules on working with under-18s can differ across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, so check your local requirements

Startup costs are estimates, typically around £200 to £900, depending on the equipment you buy, your insurance and any training you choose to do. Pitch or park hire fees are an extra cost to check locally.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £1,800 as an estimate, depending on how many sessions you run and how many clients you have. Weather and cancellations can affect income, so a clear cancellation policy helps.

Parents will expect an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding training. Also check public liability insurance, fees and permission for using council pitches, parks or school grounds, and local rules on working with under-18s, which can differ across the UK.