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Thank you for your interest in Wikipedia's admin coaching program. Hopefully you won't have to wait too long! We're in the process of re-organizing at the moment and are starting a new system of requests.

Coaching page management

Requests are split into three sections - current requests, older or dormant requests, and matched requests.

New requests Are added to the current request list in date order, newest at the end. Coaches will contact people at or near the top of the list, to ensure older requests are attended sooner. Details of how to add a request and how to respond to one are given below.
Requests which seem inactive Either no match has been agreed despite several weeks of being posted, or because they are withdrawn by the requester, or non-responsive or withdrawn, and where there is no sign of ongoing activity or interest, are moved periodically to the "older requests" section. This may be done once or twice a month by any editor.
Requests which are successfully matched Should be moved to the status. When the coaching effectively ends, please update that page to move the coachee from the Current student to Former student column. A coachee who does not edit for thirty (30) days without informing his coach of a longterm WP:Wikibreak, will be considered retired and moved to the Former student column. This is necessary given the limited number of coachee spots available and the desire to provide as much coaching contact to active users as is reasonably possible.
Requests which are temporarily dormant For example editor is offline or on holiday, please append a note to this effect (and expected return date) so that your request is not inadvertently treated as dead or non-responsive.
Eg: 18. example (talk · contribs) Please help me. example 21:00, 1 May 2007 (UTC). Please keep alive back in 3 weeks (mid June). example 12:42, 3 May 2007.[reply]
Reactivated requests For example request was moved to older requests or was dropped, and editor now wishes to reactivate the request again, move to current requests and append a note to this effect.
Eg: 19. example (talk · contribs) Please help me. example 21:00, 1 May 2007 (UTC). Reactivated 3 June 2007, sorry, didn't see offer of coaching last time, had psychotic episode, now feeling ready again. Reactivated request. example 12:42, 17 June 2007.[reply]

Requestors: Adding a request

New requests should be entered in the following syntax to the bottom of the list:

  • #{{UserVP|USERNAME}} ''optional comment'' ~~~~

Coaches: Responding to a request

If you wish, you may contact a user at or near the top of the list. Leave a message under that person's name here, indicating you have contacted that person. If coaching commences, move that name to "matched requests" and append the details and current date, then update your status.

In general, to help others, please note if you contact a requester (by appending "Contacted - ~~~~ to the line, for example). If there is no response after some time, then note this too, and consider whether the request looks ongoing, or whether to move it to older/inactive requests.

If a requester is missing something off the basic checklist (for example, no edit summaries, or 95% of edits are of one type), then let them know on their talk page, mark the request as responded to with a note as to the comment, and move it to inactive requests for the time being.

Checklist before requesting coaching

Quick list of some "things to get right before requesting coaching" - these are basics that you should get right before seeking coaching, as they will provide useful experience:

  1. Set up an email account for yourself (via Special:Preferences)
  2. Have at least 2500 edits and/or have been referred here by another user. If you don't have enough edits, you may wish to consider User Adoption.
  3. Have been a registered user for at least four months and/or have been referred here by another user.
  4. Ensure you are regularly using edit summaries (if you sometimes forget, there's a useful setting under 'preferences' to ensure you don't overlook this!)
  5. Understand, use as appropriate, and be consistently respectful of Wikipedia's basic policies, for example neutral point of view, original research, deletion policy, copyright issues, consensus, handling of vandalism, civil (if sometimes forthright) speech, and dispute handling. (You don't need to know every detail, it's not an exam, but you'll need to have gained a pretty good sense of policy awareness.)
  6. Involve yourself with multiple 'areas' of Wikipedia, not just one narrow focus. Wikipedia is both an encyclopedia and a community. (Basic principle: 5000 anti-vandal edits and nothing else won't prove much about policy awareness, or other topics where as an admin you'll need to show competence.) You don't have to do everything, but you should aim to show some breadth of experience. Ideas for typical areas include: writing and improving articles, helping new users, involvement on community or project pages, helping with policy or projects, assisting sorting out disputes, providing opinions, adding photographs for articles, and patrolling common pages such as recent changes or AFD (including with bots, if allowed).
  7. If you have a track record of issues yourself (for example 3RR violations, or conduct RFCs), look at it, and try to put it right. (Adminship has a high standard and a demanding and searching inquiry; past problems may need considerable evidence and time with no problems to show that they are firmly and permanently in the past.)

If you aren't doing the basics above, then the first comment of any coach will probably be to advise you to get into doing so! If you already are, or you want help on this aspect as well, then ask!

Further information: Wikipedia:Guide_to_requests_for_adminship § What_RfA_contributors_look_for

Coaching requests

Current requests

New requests should be entered in the following syntax to the bottom of the Current list:

  • #{{UserVP|USERNAME}} ''optional comment'' ~~~~

Requests older than around 6 weeks without indication of current interest, may be moved to "older requests" by any editor. If you are still interested, please append to your request a note that the request is still active and the current date, and move it back to this section in date order.

Please read the basic checklist (above) first, and then if you'd benefit from coaching, add new requests to the end of this section. Older requests - we need to know if you are still interested. If you are, copy/paste --''still interested as of ~~~~~'' after your name.

If a someone has proposed a pairing, they will add " (match pending) " in front of your request while it is being confirmed.


  1. (match pending)Jamesontai (talk · contribs · count · block log) Referred by editors who commented on my RfA. - Jameson L. Tai talk ♦ contribs 07:48, 21 January 2008 (UTC) - Still interested. - Jameson L. Tai talk ♦ contribs 09:10, 25 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  2. OverlordQ (talk · contribs · count · block log) Just want to get some coaching on the areas I'm weak in Q T C 04:13, 14 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  3. PookeyMaster (talk · contribs · count · block log) I would like coaching to become an Administrator later on. I have decided to start now that I have some experience. I am particuarly active in RfA, patrolling Recent Changes, CSD, Anti-Vandalism. I would like the help of an experienced editor to help with the way I combat Vandals (some of my CSD's have been off) PookeyMaster (talk) 03:24, 14 February 2008 (UTC) Still Interested as of 00:17, 26 February 2008 (UTC) [reply]
  4. (match pending)Fritzpoll (talk · contribs · count · block log) have experience editing articles, and work at WP:GAN, and have recently been getting into recent changes patrolling. Could use some coaching to improve for the benefit of the community. Fritzpoll (talk) 22:29, 24 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  5. (match pending)DOSGuy (talk · contribs · count · block log) I have been copyediting and reverting vandalism for a couple of years. When I have expressed myself in matters of policy, it has often been suggested that I should consider being an admin, which I believe myself to be unqualified for. If my contributions would be valued, I'm willing to learn. DOSGuy (talk) 07:52, 25 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  6. (match pending)Jcrook1987 (talk · contribs · count · block log) I am a long time user, but my edits are mainly confined to doing vandalism reverts and copyediting now and then. I would like help familiarising myself with the range of areas on Wikipedia and how admin tools can be used to the advantage of wikipedia and the community. (Still interested 25/02/08). JoeTalkWork 10:53, 25 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  7. (match pending)Tanthalas39 (talk · contribs · count · block log) Still interested. Tanthalas39 (talk) 13:57, 25 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  8. (match pending)5faizan (talk · contribs · count · block log)#5faizan (talk · contribs · count · block log)Hi I have some experience but i need more to be an administrator.Can anyone coach me.If anyone wants to coach me give me a message on my talk page5faizan (talk) 19:30 25 February 2008 (UTC)
  9. (match pending)AxG (talk · contribs · count · block log), being an admin is a top job, my current jobs are: dishing out vandalism warnings and page moves, I would like to maybe block vandals rather than listing them, so that someone else can block them AxG @ ►talk 17:01, 25 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  10. Seddon69 (talk · contribs · count · block log) An editor who has been constantly active for the last 4 months, i have started mediating with the MedCabal, i deal with vandalism via the CVU irc bot feed, have experience of the working of ArbCom; FAx process; AfD and am an avid member of WP:TC. I feel i would be a good administrator but i would like to gain more experience before going to RfA Seddon69 (talk) 17:12, 25 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  11. Rtr10 (talk · contribs · count · block log) Have been editing on Wiki over a year-and-a-half and after a rocky start, have definitely had a very good past few months, cleaning up vandalism, striving for neutrality and holding up Wikipedia Policies. I think I could be a very good Admin, but would like to be coached before going up for RfA. Thanks Rtr10 (talk) 17:41, 25 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  12. LOTRrules (talk · contribs · count · block log) 2500 edits approx. Am young and am in the process of learning all of Wikipedia policies, I'm interested in articles to do with politics, games, society and culture, computers and computer languages. Need to be coached into a young and fit admin. I've been so far actively engaging in wikiprojects, I need to improve that too further. My strengths are writing articles efficiently and collectively. I need to improve on FA and GA status's for articles and need a coach to teach me how. LOTRrules (talk) 18:00, 25 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  13. Hatmatbbat10 (talk · contribs · count · block log) I would like a coach because i really would like to be an administrator, but don't feel i'm ready. I know most policies pretty well and have a wide variety of edits including a little work in WP:AFD. Hatmatbbat10Talk to me 20:02, 25 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  14. Gp75motorsports (talk · contribs · count · block log) --Gp75motorsports REV LIMITER 22:26, 25 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  15. Sean gorter (talk · contribs · count · block log) On complete failure of RfA and a little longer stay and helping users, I trying out for a second time, with some help from anybody who would please respond to this request. Θ Sean gorter Θtalk 03:28, 26 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  16. ClanCC (talk · contribs · count · block log) Working towards adminship, currently patrolling recent changes, and reverting vandalism. My edits is mostly in reverting vandalism. ClanCC (T / C) 05:03, 11 February 2008 (UTC) - Still interested as of 11:57, 26 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  17. Meisterkoch (talk · contribs · count · block log)
  18. Dendodge (talk · contribs · count · block log) I have failed one RfA and would like to receive some coaching before I nominate myself again. Thanks, George D. Watson (Dendodge).TalkHelp and assistance 22:07, 26 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  19. Thedjatclubrock (talk · contribs · count · block log) I am really interested in becoming an admin, but I do not believe I am ready yet. Thedjatclubrock :) (T/C) 01:53, 27 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Matched requests

Matched requests should be entered directly to the Wikipedia:Admin coaching/Status page by either the coachee or coach when first contact is established.

Older requests

  1. Bože pravde (talk · contribs · count · block log) Being an admin is something I considered a long time ago, but gave the idea up because I thought that I could contribute more by just writing and editing articles. Now I realize that being an admin would not prevent me from doing that, but make things easier and more helpful. GOD OF JUSTICE 21:33, 23 February 2007 (UTC)Still interested as of GOD OF JUSTICE 01:32, 19 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Valadius (talk · contribs · count · block log) I've been active for quite a long time, especially in creating/maintaining/upgrading articles regarding American politics. I have made over 3,000 edits. I wish to broaden my understanding of all that Wikipedia offers, and I think I would make a decent admin. Valadius 03:11, 4 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  3. Sjones23 (talk · contribs · count · block log) I've been active since December 2006, especially in working on Japanese seiyu. I have made many edits. I want some help in becoming an administrator (That would help me become a better contributor and allow for greater understanding and usage of policies, guidelines and essays). Thanks. Greg Jones II 13:38, 8 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Vox Humana 8' (talk · contribs · count · block log) I am interested in becoming an admin eventually. I have already had some guidance from an admin through MSN Messenger, but would like proper coaching. I have been using both this account and User:Voxpuppet (the latter in a parallel second browser, as Firefox doesn't like Twinkle) to fight vandalism using the Recent Changes log and Twinkle with all add-ons and have been contributing slowly but surely. However, the Wikipedia Community is unlikely to have much faith in me, as I have in the past made myself a pain in the proverbial for some of them: I would like to put all that behind me and make myself an invaluable contributor in my own right. Vox Humana 8' 19:09, 21 August 2007 (UTC)--still interested as of 13th January 2008[reply]
  5. Danielfolsom (talk · contribs · count · block log) While most of this info can be found on my userpage - I'll say some here. My biggest contributions probably come in the areas of speedy deletions (I go to the category and try and clean up what I can),minor edits to articles, vandal fighting (more-so in my earlier contribs but still some now), template space,and I'll chip in on talk pages a bit also. I think my weakest areas that I'm looking to improve are AfD voting - I used to be more involved with this but I essentially moved to different tasks, I'd like to come back to it, and dispute resolution - while I can sometimes resolve a dispute by participating in it and trying to reach compromise - I am not the best at this, and sometimes I let things go to extremes. danielfolsom 03:25, 23 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  6. Kerotan (talk · contribs · count · block log) I am interested in becoming a sysop, because there are many cases where I see a area of Wikipeida (such as a vandal running riot) a wish that I had the tools to deal with them then and there. i am here to see if i will be actually any good at the job.KerotanLeave Me a Message Have a nice day :) 14:28, 3 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  7. Mwilso24 (talk · contribs · count · block log) I currently do what I can to stop vandalism on Wikipedia, however I am wanting to do more and feel that I will be able to contribute to a better community of scholars though this action mjwilson (Talk/Contrib) 03:13, 6 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  8. Mr.crabby (talk · contribs · count · block log) I joined Wikipedia last December only intending to fix up some articles in the Durham Public School System, since then I got addicted and have done things including making and applying templates, adding coordinates, uploading pictures, reverting vandalism, creating new articles, etc. A few days ago I saved my 1000th edit, and now would like an admin to help me take my Wiki skills to the next level, so I can help this foundation even more. --Mr.crabby (Talk) 01:45, 11 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  9. Chris.B (talk · contribs · count · block log) I would be very interested in becoming an admin. My contributions are generally wide-ranging although a lot revolves around the non-free content policy. -- Chris B • talk • contribs 15:06, 11 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  10. padillah (talk · contribs · count · block log) I have seen the amount of help I could add as an admin and would love to contribute in this capacity. I have been on Wikipedia for quite a while and have experience in several area including 3O, conflict resolution, good faith edits, verifiability, and others. I have exposure to editing, reformatting, and defending articles. I would love input on any areas that would help me become a just admin. Padillah 15:47, 1 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
    Still interested as of 16:13, 7 November 2007 (UTC)
    Still interested as of 18:52, 24 January 2008 (UTC) Matched with PastorDavid
    Match didn't pan out. Still looking for coach. Padillah (talk) 15:57, 19 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  11. MrFish (talk · contribs · count · block log) Been here for over a year. Time to put my knowledge and dedication to better use. 13:23, October 8, 2007 (UTC) Still interested.MrFishGo Fish 23:01, 6 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  12. Marlith (talk · contribs · count · block log) I am working on the nomination essays and was nominated just a few days ago. I would like admin coaching because I need the tools to realize my dream as detailed in the nomination. Marlith T/C 00:55, 10 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  13. Spawn Man (talk · contribs · count · block log) - Contacted Durova, but her skills didn't match the area of admin work I was looking to learn. I okay in the Mainspace area, but I need help generally with all the admin stuff. I know most of the basics, but would like someone to go through all of it with me. I'm not looking for adminship right now (Or even for many months), but since I've learnt most of the stuff already, I'll be out your hair quickly. I've set up a subpage here if you want to talk there rather than over email. Thanks. :) Spawn Man 04:02, 11 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  14. Lenticel (talk · contribs · count · block log) I just became eligible for the Journeyman Editor Service Award. Now I want to be an admin. I had a talk with User:TheCoffee, about my plans and my views changed. I don't think we need another Filipino admin just for the region's sake but for the editor's abilities. I want to improve my abilities so I came here. Lenticel (talk) 10:09, 11 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  15. Alessgrimal (talk · contribs · count · block log) I am extremely interested in becoming an admin. I would like a coach to help me better my editing abilities. --Alessandro 04:17, 23 October 2007 (UTC) still interested as of 06:29, 25 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  16. jonny-mt (talk · contribs · count · block log) I've been a registered user for about a year and a half now, but it's only been over the past month or so that I really realized what this place is all about. I've been very active in patrolling new pages and users, both in the sense of reverting vandalism, requesting AIV and AIVU, and marking pages for speedy deletion, but also in welcoming new users and giving new stubs their first pushes towards articlehood. These experiences, as well as my own contributions to articles, have really helped me to understand the policies behind this place, and I make a point of reaching out to new editors whose potentially valid articles I have tagged as CSD to help them understand how to contribute in a manner more consistent with these policies. That being said, I would like to get more into the nitty-gritty, particularly policy creation/editing and conflict resolution before I consider standing for adminship. --jonny-mt(t)(c) 05:31, 24 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  17. Mitchazenia (talk · contribs · count · block log) - I've been wanting to be an admin, since I've been able to prove that I can grow up and not be uncivilized. I think I am ready, although many people doubt me. My edit count since November 2, 2005 has been just over 14000. I want a good coach to help me.Mitch32contribs 00:18, 31 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  18. Michaelbusch (talk · contribs · count · block log) I filed an RfA last week, but various editors have expressed concerns about my understanding of the speedy deletion criteria, and deletion more generally. If I read the explanations of votes properly, half the editors who have voted approve giving me Adminship, roughly 35% would perhaps be willing to give me Adminship if I demonstrated better understanding of deletion and handling vandals, and the other 15% seem opposed to me for other reasons. Therefore, I'd appreciate it if someone would be willing to monitor my anti-vandal editing over the next few months, to judge if I should apply again. Thanks. Michaelbusch 17:53, 5 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  19. cf38 (talk · contribs · count · block log) I've done a lot on the wiki, such as reverting with WP:TW, using WP:FRIENDLY, participating in AFD's and warning users and reporting them to WP:AIV. I want to nominate myself as an admin as I have read up on the policies, but I'd like some coaching to help me really get it in thr bag!cf38talk 22:17, 20 December 2007 (UTC) [reply]
  20. Rkmlai (talk · contribs · count · block log) I am very interested in becoming an admin. I have been doing a lot of cleanup already and would like to contribute more to wikipedia. Thank you for your consideration. rkmlai (talk) 20:00, 11 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  21. Urban Rose (talk · contribs · count · block log) I've been an active vandal fighter for about two months now and am interested in becoming an administrator, but I know that I need a wider range of contribs than just vandal fighting before I'll be ready. Therefore, I would appreciate it if someone would invest some time in coaching me in the other areas that I should be active in if I want to seriously consider becoming an admin. Urban Rose 20:25, 14 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  22. Onceonthisisland (talk · contribs · count · block log) I am considering adminship, but I have (in most editors eyes) very little experience (1,200-1,400 edits). --θnce θn this island Speak! 02:18, 20 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  23. Triona (talk · contribs · count · block log) I'm interested in polishing up my skills, and preparing myself for a possible RFA in order to more effectively combat vandalism and perhaps work on CSD/AFD backlogs. Triona (talk) 05:23, 25 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  24. Epbr123 (talk · contribs · count · block log) Epbr123 (talk) 23:45, 5 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  25. Nothing444 (talk · contribs · count · block log) I want to be an administrator someday. I am in the Counter Vandalism UnitNothing444 (talk) 21:54, 13 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  26. Redmarkviolinist (talk · contribs · count · block log) Recent failed RFA. Looking for a coach because my previous coach resigned.
  27. Scetoaux (talk · contribs · count · block log) I know with my lack of experience (112 edits to the mainspace, 281 total) I am a long way away from adminship, but I would like to be set on the right path so that one day I can complete an RfA. scetoaux (talk) (My contributions.) 00:59, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
    Contacted by Keilana - she seems to have forgotten to put "contacted" on this page... Nousernamesleftcopper, not wood 18:44, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  28. Freewayguy (talk · contribs · count · block log) Would like to become an admin one day to delete contribs, semi-or protect pages, stop vandals, block users.--Freewayguy (Meet) 18:38, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
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