SportsCoach is a division of the hugely successful Stagecoach Theatre Arts Plc. Stagecoach has been franchising since 1994 and has more than 240 franchisees and over 560 schools. It is a full member of the British Franchise Association. No franchisee has ever failed!

The template of Stagecoach is replicated by SportsCoach, in which Head Office support and Training form the cornerstone to successful franchising.

There is no-one else in the UK offering the same opportunities to children outside school hours and with today's ever increasing number of 'couch potatoes' the appeal to both parents and their children is obvious.

A Sportscoach franchise offers the individual the excitement of starting up a business, the creativity to develop it and solid support from a franchisor with an outstanding track record.

SportsCoach offers children and teenagers, aged between 6 -16, the opportunity to experience, progress and develop both as sports people and as individuals, through a wide range of sporting activities. Students attend SportsCoach for 3 hours at the weekend for 36 weeks of the year. Each week students are taught in 3 key disciplines - Traditional Team Sports, Individual Sports and Team Building Challenges. The children are divided into three 'squads', each with a maximum of 16 students of similar age and ability.

The potential market is around 7 million children today and is expanding. To date there is little or no competition offering the three disciplines in one place in one weekly session. Sport is constantly being sidelined by schools in preference to more 'academic' subjects, resulting in a need for quality Physical Education. SportsCoach not only matches this need, it exceeds it.

Parents are realising that the computer generation of children are missing out on crucial development opportunities, which can only be attained through activity, exercise and participation (as well as the obvious health benefits).

Going into business can be problamatic and stressful. Support from SportsCoach, however smoothes the path and removes much of the stress. But it doesn't stop there.

We are with you every step of the way... from assisting in selection of the most suitable venue... choosing the best teachers... publicity... administration... bespoke Computer software programs etc. etc... we support you in every aspect of running and controlling your business.

Our standards are very high. The education that students receive must be interesting, varied, and totally involving. Our students must look forward to attending each and every class and feel a real sense of achievement.

Our students are our best recommendation, and it is our responsibility to them and their parents that their confidence and communication abilities grow steadily throughout their time at SportsCoach.

You will be provided with Operating and Coaching Manuals to assist you in every aspect of running your school, which, together with your own motivation, expertise and enthusiasm, will contribute to making your school a success.

You will be thoroughly trained to run a SportsCoach School. We have developed this concept specifically to be easy to run and control so that most of your time can be spent educating your students and monitoring their progress. With this in mind we are constantly available to advise and support you in all matters concerning your students' development and well-being.

All franchisees attend an intensive training week as well as a pre-training day at our head offices in Walton-on-Thames.

As well as comprehensive training, computer software, training manuals etc., SportsCoach will deliver to your door all the necessary equipment to run your school(s). Our cutting edge Teams Kit from the USA along with a broad range of easily-stored equipment, ensures that you have complete control. Together with the right venue and staff, you are well on the way to opening your SportsCoach School.

Our full franchise information brochure will outline the financial costs and the rewards associated with running a SportsCoach franchise.

For further details and to request a brochure please contact:

Mr Jon Bennetts on 01932 256262 or by e-mail info@sportscoach.co.uk

or have a look at our web site www.sportscoach.co.uk