Creating Challenges (Coaches)

Complete guide for coaches to create engaging and effective challenges on Train.Coach

Prerequisites

Before you can create challenges, you need to meet certain requirements and have the right permissions:

Required Setup

• Creator Account: You must have an approved creator account on Train.Coach
• Stripe Onboarding: Complete Stripe onboarding for premium challenge payments
• Profile Completion: Complete your creator profile with bio, sports, and contact info
• Content Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with our content creation guidelines

Accessing Creator Dashboard

Once you have creator access, you can reach the challenge creation tools through your creator dashboard:

Navigation Path

1. Login: Sign into your Train.Coach account
2. Creator Menu: Click on "Creator" in the main navigation
3. Dashboard: You'll see your creator dashboard overview
4. Challenges Tab: Click on "Challenges" to access challenge management
5. Create New: Look for the "Create New Challenge" button or modal

Challenge Creation Options

Train.Coach offers multiple ways to create challenges, from scratch to using pre-built templates:

Create from Scratch

Build a completely custom challenge with your own structure and content.

• Full creative control
• Custom task types
• Personalized branding
• Unique reset policies

Use Templates

Start with proven challenge structures and customize them for your needs.

• Pre-built structures
• Proven formats
• Faster setup
• Professional appearance

Basic Challenge Setup

The foundation of any good challenge starts with clear, well-defined basic information:

Essential Information

Challenge Details

• Title: Clear, engaging, and descriptive (e.g., "30-Day Strength Building Challenge")
• Description: Explain what participants will achieve and why they should join
• Sport Category: Select the appropriate sport or fitness category
• Cover Image: High-quality image that represents your challenge (recommended: 1200x800px)

Timeline Options

• Fixed Timeline: Set specific start and end dates for all participants
• Rolling Timeline: Each participant starts when they join and runs for X days
• Duration: How long the challenge runs (days, weeks, months)

Advanced Settings

Advanced settings allow you to fine-tune your challenge for optimal engagement and results:

Reset Policies

Control how participant progress is handled over time:

• None: Progress never resets (cumulative)
• Soft: Reset on fixed intervals (e.g., weekly)
• Hard: Reset if required tasks are missed
• Rolling: Reset after inactivity period

Participation Settings

Manage who can join and how many participants:

• Visibility: Public, private, or invite-only
• Max Participants: Set participant limits
• Join Requirements: Any prerequisites or qualifications
• Featured Status: Highlight on main challenges page

Content Management

The heart of your challenge is the content - the tasks, instructions, and resources that participants will engage with:

Task Types Available

Simple Tasks

• Checkbox: Simple yes/no completion
• Number Input: Track quantities (reps, sets, minutes)
• Text Response: Written reflections or answers
• Survey: Multiple choice questions

Media Tasks

• Photo Upload: Progress photos or form checks
• Video Upload: Exercise demonstrations
• File Upload: Documents or resources
• URL Input: Link to external content

Publishing & Managing

Once your challenge is created, you need to publish it and manage it effectively:

Publication Process

1. Review: Double-check all content, settings, and information
2. Test: Preview how your challenge will appear to participants
3. Publish: Change status from "Draft" to "Active"
4. Promote: Share your challenge on social media and other platforms
5. Monitor: Track participation and engagement metrics

Best Practices

Follow these proven strategies to create engaging, effective challenges that participants love:

Content Quality

• Provide clear, actionable instructions
• Include motivational elements and encouragement
• Use high-quality images and videos
• Balance challenge with achievability
• Include educational content and tips

Engagement Strategies

• Create a sense of community
• Include progress celebrations
• Provide regular feedback and support
• Use gamification elements
• Encourage social sharing