How to Set Up Your 1-2-1 Football Coaching Business on Trener
In short
Setting up a 1-2-1 football coaching business on Trener takes five steps and under 10 minutes: select your region, add your session locations, set your availability, connect your bank through Stripe, and share your public booking page. Once those are done you can take bookings and payments the same day.
If you coach football one-to-one, you already know the admin side of running your business can eat into the time you should be spending on the pitch. Trener is built specifically for private 1-2-1 football coaches — and getting set up takes less than 10 minutes.
Here is exactly how it works.
Step 1: Select your region
The first thing you do when you sign up is select where you are based. Trener supports coaches in the United Kingdom, the United States, the UAE and Canada. Your region sets your default currency, so your packages and payments are priced in the right currency for your market from the start.
Step 2: Set your session locations
Add the pitches, parks and facilities where you coach. Your players see exactly where their session takes place when they book — no back and forth, no confusion over location.
Step 3: Set your availability
Choose the days and times that work for you. Players can only book the slots you have opened, so you stay in full control of your schedule. No more "when are you free?" texts. Your players book around you.
You can update your availability at any point, and block out individual dates when you are away.
Step 4: Connect your bank
Trener uses Stripe to process payments securely. Money goes directly from your player to your bank account — Trener never holds it and takes no cut of your session fees. You keep everything except Stripe's processing fee.
Connect your bank on a laptop rather than your phone. Stripe's onboarding flow needs a full browser, so it will not complete inside the iOS app.
Step 5: Share your page and get bookings
Turn on your public booking page and you get a personal link at
trenerapp.com/book/your-handle. You choose the handle — your name, or your
coaching brand if you trade under one.
Share it in your Instagram bio, on WhatsApp or on flyers. New players can browse your availability, pay upfront and book a session without needing to download the app first.
Once they have booked their first session you can invite them into the full Trener app, where they get session notes, progress reports, community challenges and more.
What happens next
Those five steps are the whole setup. From there the day-to-day is the part Trener was actually built for: sessions appear on your calendar as they are booked, credits come off automatically when a player attends, and session notes build into a progress record that parents can see for themselves.
Ready to get started? Download Trener free on the App Store, or sign up at trenerapp.com. First month free, no card required.
Frequently asked questions
Is Trener only for UK coaches?
No. Trener currently supports coaches in the United Kingdom, the United States, the UAE and Canada. When you select your region during setup, your default currency is configured automatically — GBP, USD, AED or CAD.
Do my players need to download the app to book?
No. New players can book their first session directly through your public booking page without downloading anything. Once they are a regular client you can invite them into the full app, where they get session notes, progress reports and the community feed.
How do payments work?
Players pay upfront when they buy a session package. Payments are processed through Stripe and go directly into your bank account. Trener never touches the money and takes no cut of your session fees — you keep everything except Stripe's processing fee.
Can I control when players can book?
Yes. You set your availability and players can only book the slots you have opened. You can change your availability whenever you like, and block out individual dates when you are away.
How long does setup take?
Most coaches are set up in under 10 minutes and can start accepting bookings the same day.
Is there a contract?
No contract, and you can cancel anytime. Your first month is free and no card is required to start.