Bargainist Gift Guide: Coaches

Behind every Olympic athlete there’s a passionate and committed coach. Coaches are special people. They devote their lives to helping others reach their potential. Whether you’re an Olympian, or just an arm chair athlete, honor your coach with a special gift that shows how much you appreciate their hard work.

Engraved Whistle It’s already a coach’s favorite accessory, but when you give them an engraved whistle it will become a treasured gift. Just $15.99 at Makeitakeepsake.com, the personalized stainless steel whistle can be engraved with text or images like a basketball, volleyball or baseball.

Called to Coach Book
They’re not just drill sergeants in gym shorts—coaches are leaders on the court or field and in the community. For that reason, John Crosby’s book “Called to Coach” makes a wonderful gift for coaches who see their work as more than a job, but a calling.

Coach Clipboard
Even in the day of the tablet computer, many coaches still prefer to use the clipboard to communicate with players. Give them a customized clipboard personalized with their name and team colors for only $14.99 at PersonalCreations.com.

Sports Enthusiast Gift Basket
Coaches need to keep their energy up too. Help them with the Sports Enthusiast Gift Basket, $34.99 from Gourmetgiftbaskets.com. It’s packed with snacks—some healthy and some just tasty. Plus they can wash it all down with a Gatorade.

Wooden Coach Sign
For the coach who has made a profound difference in your life, the hand-painted wooden coach sign from Etsy is a heartfelt choice. It’s $35 and features the words “a coach teaches us, motivates us, and inspires us to achieve the impossible.”

By Alison Storm

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