Title: GS Coach – Professional Team Showcase for Coaches & Consultants Author: GS Plugins Published: March 4, 2017 Last modified: May 14, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/gs-coach/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3512736) ![](https://ps.w.org/gs-coach/assets/icon-128x128.png?rev=3512736) # GS Coach – Professional Team Showcase for Coaches & Consultants By [GS Plugins](https://profiles.wordpress.org/samdani/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/gs-coach.3.0.0.zip) * [Details](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/gs-coach/#description) * [Reviews](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/gs-coach/#reviews) * [Installation](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/gs-coach/#installation) * [Development](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/gs-coach/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gs-coach/) ## Description **GS Coach** is a flexible WordPress plugin that helps you showcase your coaches in clean, professional layouts that build trust and drive engagement. Create structured coach profiles without writing any code and make it easy for visitors to explore, connect, and take action. Built to work smoothly with most WordPress themes and popular page builders, _GS Coach_ gives you full control over how your coaches appear and perform. Choose from multiple layouts, highlight key details, and present your coaches in a way that turns profile views into real client opportunities, all while maintaining fast performance across all devices. 🎬 [ Live Demo](https://coach.gsplugins.com/) ⬆️ [Upgrade to PRO](https://www.gsplugins.com/product/wordpress-coaches-plugin/) 📚 [Documentation](https://docs.gsplugins.com/gs-coach/) 🙋‍♂️ [Support](https://www.gsplugins.com/contact/) ### Why do well-structured coach profiles make a difference? As your coaching business grows, presenting your coaches clearly becomes more important. A structured profile layout helps visitors understand each coach’s expertise and choose the right one with confidence. * Help visitors explore coaches quickly and find the right fit. * Keep multiple coach profiles clean and well organized. * Highlight featured or top coaches effectively. * Improve consistency across desktop and mobile devices. * Reduce confusion compared to unstructured profile listings. ### What makes GS Coach practical to use? * **Quick setup, no learning curve**: GS Coach fits right into your existing WordPress workflow, so you can start creating coach profiles immediately. No complex setup, no coding, just simple controls that save time and effort. * **Flexible coach display options**: Showcase coaches anywhere on your site using layouts that adapt to different use cases. Whether you want to highlight top coaches or display full teams, everything stays clean and easy to manage. * **Designed for real user experience**: Coach profiles are structured for clarity and readability, helping visitors quickly understand expertise, compare options, and take action without confusion. * **Smarter organization, better results**: Organize coaches in a way that feels natural and simple to navigate. A clear structure reduces friction, keeps visitors engaged longer, and increases the chances of conversion. _GS Coach_ gives you a practical, scalable way to present your coaches, helping you build trust, improve engagement, and turn visitors into real clients. ### Core Features of GS Coach GS Coach provides everything you need to create, organize, and display professional coach profiles in a clean, structured, and conversion-friendly way. * Coach profile display for individuals and teams. * Multiple layout styles (Grid, Slider, List, Popup). * Category-based coach organization. * Filterable coach layouts for easy navigation. * Custom coach ordering and sorting options. * Featured coach highlight support. * Profile image and media support. * Video introduction integration (YouTube/Vimeo). * Skills and expertise showcase section. * Short and full description control. * Dedicated single coach profile pages. * Popup profile view for quick details. * Call-to-action button support (contact, book, etc.). * Social media links integration. * Fully responsive and mobile-friendly layouts. * Shortcode-based display anywhere. * Widget and page builder compatibility. * SEO-friendly and clean HTML structure. * Custom CSS support for styling control. * Lightweight and optimized performance. Plenty of extra features are available to adapt to your growing needs. ### Who is GS Coach best suited for? GS Coach is ideal for anyone looking to showcase coaches professionally, build trust, and turn visitors into clients without complex setup or custom development. * _Coaching businesses_ and _consulting services_ showcasing coach profiles. * _Life coaches_, _business coaches_, and _fitness trainers_ building personal brands. * _Training platforms_ and _online programs_ featuring multiple _coaches_ or _mentors_. * _Agencies_ creating high-converting coach profile sections for clients. * _Website owners_ who want SEO-friendly and structured coach displays. _GS Coach_ works best when trust, visibility, and conversions matter, helping visitors quickly find the right coach and take action with confidence. ### Available fields to add Coch info **Coach Details** * **Title**: Enter the coach’s name or title. * **Media**: Upload profile image or media file. * **Description**: Provide a detailed coach bio or overview. **Coach’s Additional Info** * **Profession**: Specify the coach’s profession or role. * **Experience**: Enter years or details of experience. * **Education**: Add educational background or qualifications. * **Ribbon**: Highlight special status or achievements. * **Address**: Enter the coach’s address. * **State/City**: Specify location details. * **Country**: Select the country. * **Contact**: Add phone or contact number. * **Email**: Enter the coach’s email address. * **Schedule**: Define available schedule or timing. * **Availability**: Set availability status. * **Personal Site**: Add a personal website link. * **Course Link**: Link to courses or programs. * **Fee**: Specify coaching fees or pricing. * **Review**: Add client feedback or comments. * **Rating**: Provide a rating score. * **Custom Page Link**: Link to a custom profile or landing page. * **Coach’s Social Link**: Add social media profile links. * **Coach’s Skill**: List key skills or areas of expertise. * **Coach’s Certificates**: Add certifications or achievements. * **Coach’s CV**: Upload or link to the coach’s CV. * **Excerpt**: Add a short summary for preview display. ### General Settings Go to **GS Coach Shortcode** to create or edit a shortcode. The **General Settings** tab allows you to control the basic layout, structure, and content display of your coach showcase. Set a **Shortcode Name** to identify your shortcode easily. Choose a **Theme Effect** and **View Type** to define how your coaches will appear on the frontend. Control how coach items behave using the **Link Type** and **Link Target** options. Select appropriate **Image Sizes** to keep coach thumbnails consistent across your layout. You can enable or disable elements such as **Coach Title, Coach Subtitle**, and ** Coach Details**, while **Title Limit** helps control the length of coach titles for cleaner layouts. The **Control Details** option allows you to decide which coach information should be displayed within each coach item. These settings help you configure how coaches are structured and displayed while keeping the setup simple and flexible. _Carousel Note_: When the carousel is enabled, the filter and pagination are disabled. ### Style Settings The **Style Settings** tab allows you to control the visual layout and typography of your coach’s showcase. Adjust the number of coaches displayed per row using **Desktop Items, Tablet Items, Portrait Mobile Items**, and **Mobile Items** to ensure the layout adapts properly across different screen sizes. Typography options such as **Title Typography, Subtitle Typography**, and **Details Typography** lets you customize the appearance of coach titles, subtitles, and coach details for better readability and visual consistency. ### Query Settings The **Query Settings** tab allows you to control which coaches are displayed and how they are organized in the showcase. Set the number of coaches to display using the **Coaches** option. Use **Order By** and **Order** to define how coaches are sorted, such as by date, title, or custom order. For filter navigation, **Filter Order By** and **Filter Order** help control how coach filters are arranged. You can also refine the results using **Exclude/Include** options for **Coach Category** and **Coach Tag**, allowing you to display only specific groups of coaches or hide selected ones from the layout. ### Preferences Global Settings for _GS Coach_ Navigate to **GS Coach > Coach Shortcode** and select _Preferences_. The **Preferences** section lets you manage the global settings of **GS Coach** from one place. You can customize coach profile URLs, archive page details, single profile layout, breadcrumbs, next/previous navigation, clickable phone and email links, search behavior, frontend labels, multilingual support, font loading, lazy loading, and custom styling. This section also allows you to rename many frontend text labels, such as address, email, profession, experience, education, location, schedule, availability, fee, review, rating, skills, social links, filter text, search text, and button text. These options help you make the coach showcase feel more natural for your website and audience. For advanced control, you can use the performance options to disable Google Fonts or lazy loading, enable multilingual support for translated websites, and add custom CSS to fine-tune the design. ### Page Builder Support * Gutenberg. * Elementor. * WPBakery. * Divi Builders. * Beaver Builder. * Oxygen Builder. * UX Builder. * TagDiv. * Genesis. ### Multilingual Support * WPML * Loco Translate ### GS Coach’s shortcode usage Basic Usage – ``` [gscoach id=1] ``` **Shortcode PHP Usage** ``` ``` ### Documentation If you have any questions regarding the **GS Coach** plugin and how to work with it, We recommend referring to our comprehensive online documentation. It provides detailed information and instructions to assist you in navigating and utilizing the plugin effectively. You can find the [Documentation](https://docs.gsplugins.com/gs-coach/) here. ### Quick Support & Bug Reporting If you encounter any problems or discover bugs, please post them in our [Support](https://www.gsplugins.com/contact/) channel. We aim to respond as soon as possible (excluding holidays). **_Pro users are requested to contact our support channel for dedicated assistance._** 🙋‍♂️ Alternatively, you can reach out to us through our [Support](https://www.gsplugins.com/contact/) or [WordPress.org](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gs-coach/) support forum. ### Development Team Crafted and Developed with Passion by [GS Plugins](https://www.gsplugins.com/) ### Confused? 🎬 [View live Demos »](https://coach.gsplugins.com/) 📚 [Documentation »](https://docs.gsplugins.com/gs-coach/) ### 🔥 You may like other plugins from 󠀁[GS Plugins](https://www.gsplugins.com/)󠁿 **[Testimonial Slider](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-testimonial)** – Testimonials slider displays rotating customer endorsements and recommendations, helping to build trust and credibility for a business or product. **[Logo Slider](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-logo-slider)** – Logo slider displays rotating logos of partners, clients, or sponsors, showcasing a business’s relationships and endorsements. **[Portfolio](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-portfolio/)** – Filterable Portfolio plugin for WordPress allows you to easily display and showcase your projects, highlighting your skills and abilities. **[Team Members](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-team-members)** – Build a Stunning Team Page or Section and Show off Your Team’s Talents! 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Here is different ways to install GS Coach plugin : * [Visual Installation & Usage Guide »](https://docs.gsplugins.com/gs-coach/) #### Install by Search Plugin * In your Admin, go to menu Plugins > Add New * Search GS Coach * Click to install * Activate the plugin * GS Coach post type will show below Posts / Pages #### Install by Upload Plugin * Download the latest version of GS Coach (.zip file) * In your Admin, go to menu Plugins > Add New * Select **Upload Plugin** * Click on **Choose File** * Select downloaded gs-coach-pro.zip & click on **_Install Now_** button * Activate the plugin * GS Coach post type will show below Posts / Pages #### Install Plugin using FTP * Upload gs-coach-pro folder inside the /wp-content/plugins/ directory * Go to WordPress dashboard > Plugins > Activate the GS Coach plugin * GS Coach post type will show below Posts / Pages * Put [gscoach id=1] shortcode or select other theme, where you need to display the coaches. ## FAQ ### How do I showcase coaches on a WordPress website? To showcase coaches on a WordPress website, you can use a dedicated plugin like GS Coach. It allows you to create structured coach profiles with images, experience, skills, and contact details, then display them using layouts like grid, slider, or list without coding. ### What is the best WordPress plugin to display coach profiles? GS Coach is one of the best WordPress plugins for displaying coach profiles. It offers multiple layouts, filtering options, and customizable profile fields, making it easy to showcase coaches professionally and improve user engagement. ### How can I create a coach profile page in WordPress? You can create a coach profile page in WordPress by adding a new coach entry using GS Coach, filling in details like name, experience, and skills, and enabling a single profile page or popup view for each coach. ### How do I add multiple coaches to my WordPress site? With GS Coach, you can add unlimited coaches by creating individual profiles from the dashboard. Each coach can have unique details, categories, and layouts, allowing you to manage large coaching teams easily. ### Can I filter coaches by category or expertise in WordPress? Yes, GS Coach allows you to filter coaches by category, expertise, or specialization. This helps visitors quickly find the right coach based on their needs, improving user experience and conversions. ### How do I make my coaching website more professional? To make your coaching website more professional, you should use structured coach profiles, high-quality images, clear descriptions, and trust elements like reviews and ratings. GS Coach helps you implement all of these in one place. ### Is GS Coach plugin SEO-friendly for coach profiles? Yes, GS Coach is built with an SEO-friendly structure, clean HTML markup, and optimized layouts. This helps search engines understand your coach profiles better and improves your chances of ranking in search results. ### Can I add booking or contact links to coach profiles? Yes, GS Coach lets you add call-to-action links like booking pages, contact forms, or external links to each coach profile, making it easier for visitors to take action directly. ### How do I improve conversions on my coaching website? Improving conversions involves building trust and making it easy for visitors to take action. GS Coach helps by organizing coach profiles clearly, adding CTAs, displaying reviews, and providing a smooth browsing experience. ### Can I customize the design of coach profiles in WordPress? Yes, GS Coach provides multiple layout styles, color controls, and custom CSS options, allowing you to fully customize how your coach profiles look and match your website design. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a828b2ab669bbbbfb9be3ec380c089a5590e51f8ce0b756e8f0aa15e81be78b6? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Saved me some hours.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/saved-me-some-hours/)󠁿 [sisdev](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sisdev/) March 3, 2020 It does what it should and the support is fantastic. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/929e30ea436b0ce691464fc3101be11897e87dbd908b5f55a8273d7c03d73546? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Wow! just I’m looking for!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wow-just-im-looking-for/)󠁿 [danielemilone](https://profiles.wordpress.org/danielemilone/) September 19, 2018 For client project, I’m looking for Coach plugin & found this great one. Initial requirements fulfilled. If needed extra feature, hope to upgrade to Pro version 🙂 [ Read all 2 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gs-coach/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “GS Coach – Professional Team Showcase for Coaches & Consultants” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ GS Plugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/samdani/) * [ GS Plugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/gsplugins/) * [ Md. Sarwar Zaman ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/itszaman/) [Translate “GS Coach – Professional Team Showcase for Coaches & Consultants” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/gs-coach) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gs-coach/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/gs-coach/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/gs-coach/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/gs-coach/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### Version 3.0.0 [13th Apr 2026] * [Updated]: Rewritten the plugin. #### Version 1.1.1 [4th Nov 2024] * [Updated]: Shortcode. * [Updated]: Security Issue. #### Version 1.1.0 [16th Mar 2023] * [Updated]: Free, Pro Plugins Pages & Help Page. * [Removed]: All Admin Notices From the Coach Post Type. * [Fixed]: Page Redirection on the Plugin Activation. * [Fixed]: Free Pro Conflicts. #### version 1.0.8 [24th May 2021] * [Fixed]: PHP 7.3 Compatibility. * [Fixed]: Deprecated Function Warning. #### version 1.0.7 [19th Dec 2020] * [Updated]: AppSero Client. * [Updated]: With WordPress version 5.6 #### Version 1.0.6 [13th Aug 20] * [Updated]: With WordPress 5.5 #### version 1.0.5 [11th Jul 20] * [Added]: Appsero client. * [Added]: Review system. #### version 1.0.4 [28th Jun 20] * [Updated]: With Bootstrap 4 grid CSS. * [Updated]: With WordPress latest version. #### version 1.0.3 [25th Nov 19] * [Fixed]: Domain name with www & fixed all urls. * [Updated]: With WordPress latest version. #### Version 1.0.2 [21st Oct 19] * [Fixed]: Domain name changed & fixed all urls. * [Added]: New Contributors. #### version 1.0.1 * Initial release ## Meta * Version **3.0.0** * Last updated **5 days ago** * Active installations **10+** * WordPress version ** 4.3 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 5.6 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-coach/) * Tags * [Coach](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/coach/)[consultant](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/consultant/) [our team](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/our-team/)[staff](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/staff/) [team](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/team/) * [Advanced View](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/gs-coach/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 2 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gs-coach/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gs-coach/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gs-coach/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gs-coach/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gs-coach/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gs-coach/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gs-coach/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ GS Plugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/samdani/) * [ GS Plugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/gsplugins/) * [ Md. 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