Coaching Session Documentation Best Practices 2026 — The Coach Stack

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Pre-Session Prep Checklist

A quick-reference checklist to complete before each session — reviewing previous notes, setting intentions, preparing methodology-specific prompts, and getting in the coaching mindset.

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In-Session Capture Fields

Structured fields for capturing what matters in real-time — aligned to your specific methodology (GROW, Co-Active, CBC, etc.) so you're capturing framework-relevant information.

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Methodology-Specific Prompts

Observation prompts that reflect your framework — GROW coaches get different prompts than ACT coaches. These help you notice what your methodology says is important.

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Action Items & Follow-Up

A structured post-session section for capturing commitments, next session focus, and homework assignments — with fields for client acknowledgment and deadline tracking.

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Session-Type Specific

Templates adapt based on session type — discovery sessions have different capture needs than ongoing sessions or closing sessions. Every template is purpose-built.

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