Simplicity, as espoused by American philosopher Henry David Thoreau, is a method of removing unnecessary obstacles, a tangible means to attain a higher life, one of crystallization and transcendence. A complex profession such as coaching stands to greatly benefit from this concept. The purpose of this paper is to apply simplicity to coaching. A number of themes emerge, conditions that would facilitate the move towards simplicity. These conditions include freedom of choice, self-discipline, continual attention, reflection, and the use of exemplars. When these conditions are met, coaches may rid themselves of common coaching complexities--the quest for more, responsibilities, and distractions. By doing so they may move towards and experience simplicity in their coaching.