There are many areas you will need to manage as a coach. In managing your budget you will have to take into account several of these areas: Policy Management (What are you permitted to purchase, and what is the purchase process) Information management (What information is required to make purchases or must you included in a purchase request) Personnel Management: (Who are you buying for?) Instructional Management (Are you in need of equipment or meeting room resources to help with instruction) Event and Contest Management: (Will you have travel cost, meals, fees, etc.?) Logistics Management (When will you travel, how will you travel, hosting teams, etc.) Financial Management (Budget) Develop a budget for the program. Give thought to the information above and try to include as much information as possible. Things to consider: (To get you started) Equipment Travel Uniforms Coaching Apparel Office