Picture this: A group of students bouncing with confidence, performing controlled skills, and landing safely—all thanks to the well-prepared trampoline coaches who understand the fundamentals of trampolining.
If you’re just starting your trampoline coaching journey, knowing where to begin can feel overwhelming. The good news? With the right techniques, safety protocols, and resources, you can guide your athletes to success from day one.
Why Trampoline Coaching Matters
Trampolining is more than just bouncing—it’s about developing coordination, balance, and aerial awareness while keeping safety a top priority. As a new coach, it’s essential to follow structured coaching pathways and use trusted resources from British Gymnastics, FIG (Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique), and UK Coaching to build your expertise and confidence.
Your number one responsibility as a trampoline coach is to create a safe environment for your athletes. Understanding warm-up routines, spotting techniques, and risk management strategies will help you prevent injuries and build trust with your students.
When starting as a coach, it’s important to introduce skills progressively. Instead of jumping straight into complex moves, focus on developing control and confidence with fundamental techniques such as:
UK Coaching Trampoline Training Tips – Get expert guidance on skill development, lesson planning, and coaching techniques. Explore resources.
As new trampoline coaches, you might work with students who want to progress into competitive trampolining. Even if competition isn’t the goal, structured training helps students develop discipline, confidence, and technique. Key coaching areas include:
FIG Code of Points – Stay updated with competition scoring and routine guidelines. Read the official FIG rules.
Check out Eurotramp’s trampoline education videos.
You’ll find three categories available featuring educational videos on large trampoline, minitramps and Psychomotricity. They are ideal for anyone using school trampolines.
Becoming a trampoline coach is an exciting and rewarding journey. By following trusted coaching guidelines, prioritising safety, and focusing on skill progression, you’ll be able to create fun, engaging, and effective trampoline sessions for your students.
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