--- title: Getting Started with Volt as a Coach description: Learn how to get started with Volt as a coach. Set up groups, assign programs, invite athletes, and manage training with ease using Volt’s coaching tools. --- [Skip to content](https://help.voltathletics.com/how-do-i-get-started-with-volt-as-a-new-coach#main-content) [💬 Contact Us](https://help.voltathletics.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![lp-header-logo](https://help.voltathletics.com/hubfs/lp-header-logo.svg) - [< Back to Volt Website](https://voltathletics.com/) - [Sign In](https://app3.voltathletics.com/login) - [Sign Up](https://voltathletics.com/sign-up/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [< Back to Volt Website](https://voltathletics.com/) - [Sign In](https://app3.voltathletics.com/login) - [Sign Up](https://voltathletics.com/sign-up/) - [💬 Contact Us](https://help.voltathletics.com/kb-tickets/new) - [CONTACT US](https://help.voltathletics.com/kb-tickets/new) [CONTACT US](https://help.voltathletics.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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Create groups, programs, add users, learn how the Volt app works. ### Step 1: Create a Group **Groups** are how you organize your athletes (by team, season, position group, etc.). - Log into [https://app3.voltathletics.com/login](https://app3.voltathletics.com/login) - Navigate to **Groups >** Click **Create Group** - Name your Group (e.g., Varsity Football, Offseason Track) - Once you create Programs, you can connect them to the group - Once you add Users, you can add them to the group - When you click on a Group, you will be brought to that Group's Dashboard, where you get a birds eye view of the entire groups activity by the week ![Screenshot 2026-03-26 at 12.40.41 PM](https://help.voltathletics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-03-26%20at%2012.40.41%20PM.png?width=670&height=265&name=Screenshot%202026-03-26%20at%2012.40.41%20PM.png) ### Step 2: Create a Program - Navigate to **Programs > **Click **Create Program** - Select style of program (Smart, Classic, Blank) - Select type of program (General Fitness, Sport, Tactical) - Customize settings based on your team’s needs -  Build your program > After your program is created, you can customize it with the Training Editor ![Screenshot 2026-03-26 at 12.39.28 PM](https://help.voltathletics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-03-26%20at%2012.39.28%20PM.png?width=489&height=467&name=Screenshot%202026-03-26%20at%2012.39.28%20PM.png) ### Step 3: Invite Athletes - Go to your **Users** tab - Click **Add Users** - Add one user at a time or bulk upload using a CSV - Add them to the specific Group(s) and Program(s) you created - Select **Send Invite Now **for your athletes to start training on their program(s) ![gif](https://help.voltathletics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gif.gif?width=571&height=314&name=gif.gif) ### Athlete Setup - Athletes will get an invite email and fill out the details online - Athletes will download the **Volt Workout App** - They will sign into the app with their email and the password they created in the link - Once signed into the app, they will see program(s) assigned and can start training - [Send your athletes this link ](https://www.loom.com/share/4e938d45874548bd80ee752110863d75)so they can learn more about the platform! ![IMG_0795](https://help.voltathletics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0795.jpg?width=184&height=378&name=IMG_0795.jpg) #### How the Volt Training App Works - Volt delivers **individualized workouts** to each athlete based on the program you assigned to them. - The Volt app with go through their specific workout step by step - They will see guided instructions for sets, reps, and rest - Once they select "Done" for a movement with loading, they will get an RPE pop up that asks how challenging that set was - Volt will then adjust their loading based on what you have programmed based on their RPE Need Help? Check out this [Onboarding Check-List](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/x17j21mmtemd9b9gqr1jq/Volt-Athletics-Onboarding-Checklist.pdf?rlkey=n6k1km1xvxrjzf95xro7iu3x6&e=2&dl=0)to get started If you have questions or want help optimizing your setup, our team is here for you. 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