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Coach & Team Assistant Interest
Coach & Team Assistant Interest
Ann Forstie
2021-10-04T11:33:30-05:00
Coaches and team assistants play a crucial role in the Special Olympics movement. Fill out the interest form and we'll connect you with a team in your area.
In order to become a coach, you must be 16 years of age or older.
Name
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First
Last
Email
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Phone
City
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County
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What team role(s) are you interested in?
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Head Coach
- Responsible for organizing and leading practices in order for athletes to be eligible for regional and state competitions. Time commitment: 2-3 hours per week for preparation, practices, and events.
Coach
- Work with athletes at practices to develop skills necessary for athletes to compete and succeed at regional and state events. Time commitment: Typically 2 hours per practice session, with most teams practicing once or twice per week over several weeks of a sport season (8-10 weeks).
Team assistant
- Work with athletes and be of assistance to Head of Delegations and other coaches at practices and competitions. Time commitment: Typically 2 hours per practice session, with most teams practicing once or twice per week over several weeks of a sport season (8-10 weeks).
Team admin
- Fill a behind-the-scenes role with a team to make sure the team is successful, e.g., helping with registration, updating social media accounts, organizing fundraising, etc. Time commitment: Varies depending on the team's needs.
Please select the sports that interest you.
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Alpine skiing
Basketball
Bocce
Bowling
Equestrian
Flag football
Golf
Gymnastics
Poly hockey
Powerlifting
Snowboarding
Snowshoeing
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track & field
How far are you willing to travel if there is no SOMN team in your city?
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Please select a distance
10 miles
15 miles
20 miles
25 miles
30+ miles
I don't want to travel outside my town.
Anything else you want us to know?
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