8 Nike gift ideas for coaches

If there's a coach that brings out the best in you (or a loved one), you may be looking for a thoughtful gift to thank them at the end of the season. For coaches in all kinds of sports, the best gifts will show your appreciation while also helping make their coaching job a bit comfier and easier.

From sweat-wicking workout apparel to high-performance accessories that can benefit coaches as much as athletes, check out these top Nike gifts for coaches.

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With bold prints or clean solids that'll match the team's colours, Nike polos will outfit any coach in a tailored look that's ready for match day. With Nike Dri-FIT technology that wicks sweat away from the body, these polos will keep coach cool, dry and comfortable.

Pick out a polo designed with a specific sport in mind (think: American football, football, baseball, golf, tennis) or opt for an everyday lifestyle polo that your coach can wear on any occasion.

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If the coach in your life is the type of leader who won't let rainy weather get in the way of training, help them stay dry in a Nike rain jacket. Choose from pullover anoraks, full-zip options with a hood or styles with lots of pockets. A durable rain jacket is a great gift for baseball, softball, American football, athletics and football coaches—or anyone who coaches an outdoor sport.

Long training sessions and games can wear on a coach's feet. A pair (or two) of high-quality athletic socks can be a budget-friendly gift that goes a long way to show your appreciation. Nike cushioned socks provide an extra layer of support and comfort inside their shoes, as well as sweat-wicking Nike Dri-FIT material that keeps feet cool and dry.

For basketball coaches, consider a pair of basketball socks adorned with Jordan Brand, NBA or WNBA logos. If the basketball coach in your life is known to run up and down the sidelines during games, keep their feet comfy in a pair of Nike Elite Crew Basketball Socks, which feature a dynamic arch band that contours around the foot for a locked-in fit. Ribbed traction at the forefoot also helps reduce slipping inside their basketball shoes.

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For a group gift from the whole team, consider an Apple Watch Nike. This gift will help keep the coach on schedule and give them the chance to track their own fitness stats while on the job. With Nike Run Club technology built into the watch and the option to take Audio-Guided Runs, this gift can remind coaches that they're athletes, too.

For coaches who already have the Apple Watch Nike, consider getting them a new Nike Sport Loop or Nike Sport Band, which will make their watch feel more personalised and brand new.

If the coach spends lots of time outside for long training sessions, help block the sun and keep sweat from getting in their eyes with a breathable Nike cap or bucket hat. Find black or white styles with a simple Swoosh logo for no-nonsense coaches, or give them a bright and eye-catching style to help them stand out on match day.

Everyday Nike Dri-FIT hats are a great gift for coaches of any sport. If you want to get them a gift that feels more personalised to their interests, pick a cap that touts their favourite professional sports team or player. Some Nike hats feature logos that represent all-star athletes, including Tiger Woods, Rafael Nadal and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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In addition to a hat, you can help your coach protect their eyes from the sun with a pair of sporty Nike sunglasses. Better yet, a pair of shades with polarised lenses helps reduce glare from surfaces like snow or water. Polarised sunglasses could be the perfect gift for anyone coaching outdoor summer sports—like swimming—to help them see clearly and keep their eyes on the athletes.

Nike running and training gloves will help keep coaches' hands warm, while still being lightweight and flexible enough to not interfere with writing up a play on a clipboard, handling their whistle or hitting the stopwatch. Some styles even feature a silicone grip pattern on the fingertips, so the coach can use a touchscreen without removing the gloves.

For coaches who might be handling a ball during training, opt for a pair with grippy details on the palm.

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Coaching certain sports involves handling equipment. Whether it's loading up cones, balls and tops for training, packing for their own training session or grabbing what they need off the pitch, help keep your coach organised by gifting a durable, spacious gym bag.

Nike totes and duffels are great coach gifts because they're made with functional compartments for storing all kinds of athletic accessories and equipment. From whistles and water bottles to sweaty gear that they can stash in a separate pocket, all their coaching gear can be stored effortlessly in a high-quality Nike duffel.

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Words by Greg Presto