Alan, I am at a similar crossroads. Been in IT since college, even got my degree in MIS, so I have always been a computer geek. But it has changed over the past 5-10 years. IT used to be THE job to have. Now, with outsourcing, fewer IT grads, increased knowledge and expertise of the end users, and easier to use software, IT is not as good as it used to be. Now I am getting burnt out, and open for something new.

If the coaching job is something that appeals to you, and you can make your bills with the salary (and remember any salary i sbetter than none!), then try it. The worst thing is that you continue your IT job search at the same time, and the best is that you get a job that is fulfilling and rewarding.