# Class

There are four classes of coach, easily identifiable by the badge in the corner of the image.

1. Rookie *(Green)*
2. Veteran *(Blue)*
3. Elite *(Purple)*
4. Legendary *(Gold)*

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Class determines the base buff of a coach and the buffs they can unlock. **The higher the Class, the more powerful the buffs** and the greater impact the coach has on their team.

<figure><img src="https://2276406192-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRN43PRWkwIrKS3ZTN6ii%2Fuploads%2FIvqsxZSbWgH8fITGeVWz%2FCoaches%20-%20Prestige%20NEW%20(no%20description).jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=ba95935f-84bc-4b75-9edb-74c7d8261c4d" alt=""><figcaption><p>Coach Buffs Visual</p></figcaption></figure>

A coach may unlock and stack more buffs by earning [Reef Points](https://ocean-racing-league.gitbook.io/the-ocean-racing-league/ocean-racing-league/coach-buffs/prestige/reef-points) to level up [Prestige](https://ocean-racing-league.gitbook.io/the-ocean-racing-league/ocean-racing-league/coach-buffs/prestige). When a Coach reaches the maximum Prestige level for their class they become eligible for [Promotion](https://ocean-racing-league.gitbook.io/the-ocean-racing-league/ocean-racing-league/coach-buffs/class/promotion) to the next class level.<br>