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The Easiest Way to Build Wealth as a Coach
(Automatically)
As coaches, we thrive on structure. We make practice plans, build routines, and track stats. But when it comes to our own finances? Many of us are winging it.
That ends today.
If you’re serious about building long-term financial stability, start with this simple step:
👉 Automate one financial goal.
Let’s break it down.
⚙️ Why Automation Works
The truth is, your time and energy are limited. You're juggling:
Practice schedules
Game plans
Film sessions
Player development
And possibly a full-time job on top of coaching
You don’t need more to do. You need your money working quietly in the background.
Automation removes friction.
No more relying on memory or willpower. Once it’s set, your financial goal runs on autopilot.
💡 Pick One Goal to Start
You don’t need a 10-step savings plan. Just pick one goal:
Save $500 for emergency expenses
Build a camp gear fund
Pay off a small credit card balance
Set aside money for offseason coaching clinics
Invest a little each week
Start small. Start smart.
🛠️ How to Set It Up in 10 Minutes
Open a separate savings or investing account
Try Ally, Capital One 360, or your current bank
For investing: Vanguard, Fidelity, Betterment, or Acorns
Set up an automatic transfer from your coaching account
Weekly or monthly—whatever fits your cash flow
Choose an amount that won’t stress you out
$5/week adds up to $260/year. That’s a start.
✅ Why This Works for Coaches
Coaching life is seasonal. You’re busy, then you’re slammed.
If you don’t automate your goals, they’ll get buried in the chaos.
But when your savings happen automatically?
You don’t have to think about it. You just win quietly.
“Automated reps build financial strength, just like reps in the gym build your players.”
📘 Real Example: Coach Tyler
Tyler coached travel teams and ran offseason clinics. He set up a weekly $25 auto-transfer to a "Coaching Growth Fund."
After a year? Over $1,200 saved.
He used it to upgrade gear and invest in a coaching course—without dipping into his personal budget.
That’s the power of small, automated actions.
Final Whistle:
You’ve tracked your income. You’ve separated your coaching money. Now, put your financial growth on autopilot.
✅ Choose one goal
✅ Set a small weekly transfer
✅ Let the system do the work
You’re not just building athletes. You’re building a better financial future.