Setting Up as a Coach

## Become a Coach on Spaghetti Showdown Spaghetti Showdown offers a built-in coaching system that lets experienced players share their knowledge and earn money by helping others improve. Whether you are a seasoned tournament competitor or a character specialist, setting up your coaching profile takes just a few minutes. ### Enabling Coaching in Your Profile Navigate to your **Profile Settings** and scroll down to the **Coaching** section. Toggle the **Enable Coaching** switch to make your profile visible in the coach directory. Once enabled, other players will be able to find you when browsing available coaches. ### Writing Your Coaching Bio Your coaching bio is the first thing potential students see. Write a compelling description that highlights your strengths, teaching style, and what students can expect from a session. Be specific about your approach — do you focus on fundamentals, matchup knowledge, combo optimization, or mental game? A well-written bio dramatically increases the number of booking requests you receive. ### Selecting Your Games and Characters Choose the games you are qualified to coach from the available list. For each game, you can select the specific characters you specialize in. This helps students find coaches who match their exact needs. You can always update these selections as you pick up new games or characters. ### Setting Your Experience Level Select your experience level from the available tiers: **Beginner-Friendly**, **Intermediate**, **Advanced**, or **Pro-Level**. This is not just a label — it helps match you with students at the right skill level. Be honest about your experience to set proper expectations and attract the right audience. ### Configuring Your Hourly Rate Set your hourly coaching rate in euros. You are free to choose any price point that reflects your skill level and the value you provide. Consider starting with a competitive rate to build up reviews and a client base, then adjust as demand grows. Keep in mind that Spaghetti Showdown takes a small platform fee from paid sessions, so factor that into your pricing. ### What Happens Next Once your coaching profile is live, it appears in the public coach directory. Students can view your bio, see your game specialties, check your rate, and send you booking requests directly through the platform. You will receive notifications for new requests and can manage everything from your coaching dashboard. ### Tips for Success - **Keep your profile updated** with your latest tournament results and achievements - **Respond to requests quickly** — fast response times lead to better reviews - **Ask students about their goals** before the first session so you can prepare - **Record sessions** (with permission) so students can review the material later Setting up as a coach is a great way to give back to the FGC community while earning from your expertise. Get started today and help the next generation of players level up.