Coach & Team Assistant Interest 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* First Last Email* PhoneCity* County* What team role(s) are you interested in?* 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.* 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?*Please select a distance10 miles15 miles20 miles25 miles30+ milesI don't want to travel outside my town.Anything else you want us to know?
