General Coaching Resources 

Codes of conduct:

• Athlete

• Coach

• Volunteer

• POLICY REGARDING VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF DATING SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES 

Rules:

• Article 1  Sports Rules

• Basketball

• Bocce

• Bowling

• Cross Country Skiing

• Soccer (Football)

• Powerlifting

• Snowshoeing

• Swimming

• Track and Field (Athletics)

• Volleyball

Divisioning

• What is Divisioning?  Click Here

• Please watch this short seven minute video on Divisioning.  It discusses the importance of the coach in the divisioining process.  Click Here

• Divisioning Information

Special Olympics Sports Sciences Guides

Lessons:

• Nutrition and Hydration

• Sports Injury Guide for Coaches

• Sports Psychology for Coaches

Meaningful Involvement

Meaningful Involvement Video:  Click Here

Coaching Resources

• Coaching Special Olympics Athletes

• Role of the Coach

• Athlete-Centered Coaching Guide

• Coaches Quick Reference Guide: Strategies to Improve Learning and Performance

• Sport Injury Guide for Coaches

• Coach Webinar Series 2022

• Let's Get Moving Healthy Athlete Cards

• Athlete Development Model

• Coach Development Model

• Unified Sports Models (video)

• Athlete Behavior/Characteristics & Strategies to Improve Learning

concussion Information:

• Concussion Guide

• Concussion Coaches Fact Sheet

• Concussion Athlete Fact Sheet

• Concussion Parent/Guardian Guide

• Concussion Action Plan

Awards

• Presentaton of Awards (video)

Injury Prevention

National Council of Youth Sports:  Sport Specific Injury Prevention