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Special Olympics of Delaware County
P.O. Box 176
Muncie, IN 47308

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COACHES CERTIFICATION
Special Olympics Indiana offers year-round opportunities for coaches to improve their knowledge of Special Olympics, general sports coaching, and sport-specific knowledge.
Level Sport-General
Training
Sport-Specific
Training
3 PRINCIPLES OF COACHING

1 Coach Philosophy & Planning
2 Coaching Sports Skills
3 Conditioning and Safety

▪3 separate courses
▪10 hour
practicum
COACHING STRATEGY

 In-depth Skill Development

Strategies and Tactics

▪2-4 hour course
▪10 hour practicum
2 COACHING SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES

How Athletes Learn

Success at Competition

▪180 minute course
▪10 hour practicum
COACHING SPORT SKILL

 Basic Sports Skills

Training SO Athletes

▪2-4 hour course
▪10 hour practicum
1 COACH-
VOLUNTEER
ORIENTATION

▪Mission & History
▪Sports Rules
▪Organization
▪Volunteers
▪Eligibility
▪Protective Behaviors
▪Goals

Mandatory for
Class I Volunteers

This course is by certified trainers at least twice a year in each area and at state workshops and conference.

 

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