Your CoachIQ website uses a hierarchical page structure that makes it easy for athletes and parents to find information about your coaching services. Pages can be standalone or organized as parent pages with subpages, creating logical navigation paths.
Parent Pages
Main categories like “Training Programs” or “Services”
Subpages
Specific offerings like “Basketball Skills” or “Group Training”
Navigation Menus
Header and footer links that guide visitors
Templates
Pre-built page layouts for different coaching content
Page templates provide pre-built layouts optimized for different types of coaching content. Each template includes relevant sections and structure for specific purposes:
Training Programs
About Templates
Contact Templates
Default Template
Best for: Service pages, program overviews, training offerings
Hero section with program highlights
Service description areas
Pricing displays
Call-to-action buttons for booking
Best for: Coach biography, credentials, philosophy
Look for Header, Navigation, or Menu settings in your Website Builder interface. This is typically found in the main sections or a dedicated navigation area.
Location varies: Navigation settings may be in the header section, main builder area, or a dedicated navigation panel depending on your website template.
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Add main navigation items
Configure your primary header menu with essential coaching pages:
Home
About
Training Programs (or Services)
Contact
Professional appearance: Keep your main navigation to 4-6 items for a clean, professional look that doesn’t overwhelm visitors.
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Configure dropdown menus
For parent pages with subpages, set up dropdown navigation:
Select “Training Programs” in navigation settings
Add submenu items linking to each subpage:
In-Person Training → Link to in-person training page
Online Coaching → Link to online coaching page
Group Sessions → Link to group sessions page
Dropdown best practices: Use dropdowns sparingly and ensure they work well on mobile devices where most parents browse.
Limit your main navigation to 5-7 key items that align with what parents and athletes want to accomplish: learning about your coaching, finding the right program, and taking action. Most successful coaching websites use: Home, About, Services/Programs, Testimonials, and Contact.
Use descriptive, action-oriented page names
Instead of generic names, use specific coaching terms that clearly communicate value:
“Basketball Skills Training” vs “Services”
“Coach Biography & Experience” vs “About”
“Schedule Your First Session” vs “Contact” This helps both visitors and search engines understand your coaching offerings.
Design navigation for mobile-first experience
Many parents browse coaching websites on phones while at games or practices. Ensure your navigation works smoothly on mobile devices with clear, touch-friendly menu items, logical dropdown organization, and fast-loading pages.
Include clear calls-to-action in navigation
Your navigation should guide visitors toward key actions like booking sessions or contacting you. Include prominent buttons for “Schedule Training,” “Free Consultation,” or “Get Started” in your header navigation, linking to your scheduling system.
Organize by user intent and journey
Structure your pages around what parents and athletes want to accomplish:
Learning phase: About, Philosophy, Credentials
Evaluation phase: Services, Training Types, Testimonials
In the Pages section, look for drag handles or reorder options next to each page name. Click and drag pages to rearrange their order.
Hierarchy maintained: Subpages stay with their parent pages when you reorder main pages.
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Adjust navigation menu order
In your navigation settings, drag menu items to reorder how they appear in your header navigation. The order in your navigation settings determines the display order on your live site.
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Publish changes
Click Publish to save your page order and navigation changes to the live website.
Changes live: Your navigation order updates immediately on your coaching website.
Most successful coaching websites have 5-10 pages total. Start with essential pages (Home, About, Services, Contact) and add specialized pages as your business grows. Focus on quality content that serves your athletes and parents rather than creating many pages with thin content.
Can I delete pages after creating them?
Yes, you can delete pages through the page management interface. However, be careful not to delete pages that are linked in your navigation menus, scheduling system, or payment products. Always update your navigation and remove internal links before deleting pages.
What's the difference between page templates?
Templates provide pre-built layouts optimized for different content types. “Training Programs” templates include sections for service descriptions, pricing, and booking buttons. “About” templates focus on coach credentials and philosophy. “Contact” templates emphasize forms and location information. Choose the template that best matches your page’s purpose.
Can I have pages that aren't in the main navigation?
Yes! You can create pages for specific purposes (like thank-you pages after form submissions, specific landing pages for marketing campaigns, or detailed service pages) that aren’t included in your main navigation. These pages are still accessible via direct links but don’t clutter your main menu.
How do I make my navigation mobile-friendly?
CoachIQ websites are automatically mobile-optimized, but you should test your navigation on a phone. Keep menu items short and descriptive, use clear hierarchy with logical dropdowns, and ensure touch navigation works smoothly. The preview feature shows how your navigation appears on mobile devices.
Can I change my navigation structure after my website is live?
Absolutely! You can add, remove, or reorganize pages and navigation at any time using the Website Builder. However, major structural changes might temporarily affect your search engine rankings, so it’s best to plan your structure carefully during initial setup and make incremental improvements rather than complete overhauls.
Should I include pricing in my navigation?
This depends on your coaching business model. If you have standard pricing, including a “Pricing” page in navigation can help qualify leads. If you offer custom coaching packages, you might prefer to discuss pricing during consultations. Consider your target market and how price-sensitive your coaching services are.
How do navigation and SEO work together?
Good navigation structure helps search engines understand your website and improves user experience, both important for SEO. Use descriptive page names with relevant coaching keywords, create logical page hierarchies, and ensure all important pages are accessible within a few clicks from your homepage.
Pro tip: Before creating many pages, sketch out your ideal website structure on paper. Consider your coaching services, target audience (parents, athletes, or both), and the journey you want visitors to take from first discovery to booking their first training session. This planning prevents navigation confusion later.