Private freestyle wrestling coach

Young wrestlers and their parents, adults wanting tailored training, and fighters from other sports adding wrestling skills.

An hourly rate per person or per small group, sometimes sold as a block of sessions. Your costs are mat or room hire and insurance.

• Strong technical wrestling knowledge
• Tailoring sessions to individual goals
• Building trust with athletes and parents

• Public liability and professional coaching insurance, check it covers one-to-one combat sport sessions
• Enhanced DBS check and safeguarding rules if you coach under-18s, check what applies
• Income depends on a small number of clients, so a couple of cancellations can matter
• Check the host gym's own insurance and whether outside coaches are allowed

Startup costs are typically around £300 to £1,500, depending on insurance, any equipment you bring, and the cost of renting mat time at a gym or club. These are estimates, so check what your host venue charges.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £300 to £1,500, depending on how many clients you coach and your session prices. Income can rely on a small number of clients, so a couple of cancellations can make a noticeable difference.

Check that your public liability and professional coaching insurance covers one-to-one combat sport sessions. Also check the enhanced DBS and safeguarding rules if you coach under-18s, and whether the host gym's insurance allows outside coaches.