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Special Olympics Minnesota believes that in order to best deliver our program of year-round sports training and competition to our athletes, we need to have trained coaches with a baseline of sports specific and Special Olympics knowledge.
To accomplish this goal, we offer five levels of training for our coaches two of which are mandatory and three that provide additional training for those interested in expanding their base of knowledge.
Required training for those who wish to become a Special Olympics Minnesota coach is outlined in the Coach Education Program. The program was originally adopted in 1997 and modified in 2003 to come in line with Special Olympics Incorporated mandated guidelines for coach education.
The five levels of training offered
Level I training: The General Orientation and Protective Behaviors training, which provides general knowledge of the Special Olympics program.
Level II training: Sports and specific Special Olympics sports rules training. Training is obtained through attendance at sports-specific training schools, which are offered throughout the state at the beginning of each sports season. In order to maintain Level II coach status, individuals are required to complete continuing education coursework every four years and take a recertification test in their sport. If you are a Head of Delegation or Head Coach for a team, and you would like to request a Level II Coaches Training School, please click here.
Level III training: Instruction in Principles of Coaching, Coaching Special Olympics Athletes, Unified Sports Training, General Orientation and Protective Behaviors, Train-the-Instructor Training or Games Management training.
Level IV training: The Coach Mentoring Program allows coaches the opportunity to pass along the knowledge they have aquired by mentoring a new coach.
Level V training: Certified Instructor training offers coaches, through their vast experience and expertise in a sport or training area, the opportunity to further give back to other Special Olympics coaches by becoming a certified trainer in a specific sport or in Principles of Coaching, Games Management, Coaching Special Olympics Athletes or Unified Sports.
In addition to the formalized training offered through the Coach Education , we have compiled some training materials and links to training information to assist you in your preparation as a Special Olympics coach.
Developing and Using Training Plans:
Special Olympics Minnesota Online Training:
Coaching Special Olympics Athletes:
Coaching and Training Links:
Article – “Aging, Mental Retardation and Physical Fitness”
Knowledge Hound – Coaching Tips
Knowledge Hound – Health and Safety
If you have suggestions for content to add to the site or would like more information on becoming a Special Olympics Minnesota coach, please contact Dave Martin.
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