Czech Union of Sports: Majority of clubs lack coaches for children and youth

Sports and physical education clubs lack coaches and administrative workers, according to the results of a survey conducted by the Czech Union of Sport. As many as 73% of clubs and sports associations said that they lacked coaches for children and youth, with each club having an average of about four coaches. In addition, 72% of the clubs lack people for work in administration. The shortage severely limits the sporting activities of children and young people. These roles often have to be filled by parents or volunteers. The clubs say a lack of money is at the root of the problem.