INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (September 30, 2026) – Tuesday, October 6 is National Coaches Day, and USA Gymnastics is celebrating all through this week! Athletes, gyms and parents are encouraged to acknowledge and thank their coaches in person as well as on social media.
An annual event that started in 1972, National Coaches Day celebrates the coaches who have a positive impact on the lives of young people. You can celebrate any way that feels right to you, and USA Gymnastics is providing a few ideas!
In Real Life: We have uploaded a coach appreciation activity sheet to fill out and share with your favorite coach and/or post in your gym.
On Social Media: Starting Tuesday, Sept. 29 through Tuesday, Oct. 6, post a note of thanks, a photo or other acknowledgement of your coach. You could even post your coach appreciation sheet! Posts that use the hashtag #USAGCoachesDay and tag @usagym will be eligible for a random drawing to receive a USA Gymnastics swag bag, which will be given to the coach as well as the person honoring their coach!
The swag bag includes:
- USA Gymnastics National Team backpack
- 2025 Year In Review limited edition commemorative book
- USAG lapel pins, stickers, cord organizer and notebook
We hope you will join us in celebrating #USAGCoachesDay as we thank the coaches who help develop athletes as people as well as gymnasts, every day!