COACH’S OATH
“In the name of all coaches, we shall follow the written and verbal instructions of Special Olympics Officials at all times, have our athletes at the appropriate events and activities at the proper time, and abide by all the Special Olympics official rules and policies, in the Spirit of Sportsmanship.”

• Coaches are an integral part of Special Olympics training and competition. Opportunities exist in particular sports throughout the year and with teams and/or individuals.
• An orientation is required. A general orientation is held in August / September of each year, while individual sessions can be arranged by calling our office at other times. Orientation includes overview of the Sports Information Guide, which provides training guidelines and competition detail for each sport that is offered.
• Generally, the commitment per sport is an eight-week athlete training period followed by local and, if qualifying, state competition.
• A person who is interested in coaching does not need experience to become a coach. We will provide training and certification in your desired sport along with a general orientation and protective behavior class.
   

Coaches are required to complete a Volunteer Registration Form. Contact us for more information about registering to be a coach.

Possible Training Schools for Coaches
Bowling Training in Clearmont - August 8th 2007
Softball Training in Venice - August 11th 2007
Softball Training in Winter Springs - August 18th 2007
Bowling Venue Management in Clearmont - August 18th 2007
USBC Level 1 Coaching in Orlando - August 19th 2007