> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ocean-racing-league.gitbook.io/the-ocean-racing-league/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ocean-racing-league.gitbook.io/the-ocean-racing-league/ocean-racing-league/coach-buffs/class.md).

# 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)*

<figure><img src="/files/9Do3vku1MyVhduweWwZT" alt=""><figcaption><p>Coach Class Visual</p></figcaption></figure>

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="/files/ieKhFlAsapdUUWbjgiyo" alt=""><figcaption><p>Coach Buffs Visual</p></figcaption></figure>

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