BECOME A COACH

Our coaches are the most important part of the Special Olympics Northern California sports program. Our coaches train, mentor, support, and help our athletes through activities on the fields, courts, and gyms to better themselves as athletes in their sport, but also in the athlete's daily life. The goal of Special Olympics Northern California is to provide our coaches and athletes with the best training and competition opportunities throughout the year.

Coaching Opportunities

Weekend athlete? Former high school or college player? Pure lover of sport? Our coaches run the gamut. At present over 3000 Northern California volunteers have made the decision to get more involved by becoming coaches to enrich the lives of of our Special Olympics athletes.  Come join us and get inspired! + more +

Coaches' Education System

The current Special Olympics Coaches Education System has been recently developed to meet the needs of varying knowledge and competencies of coaches and athletes. + more +

2009 Expiring Coach Certifications Every 3 years our coaches need to renew their coach certification trainings. To find out if your certification is expiring in 2009 click here. There are three ways to recertify: Attend a sport certified clinic in 2009 Be a clinician at a sport clinic Recertify online through ASEP (American Sport Education System) (http://www.asep.com/asep_content/org/SONA.cfm) for: Basketball, Softball, and Soccer.

Coach's code of conduct

Special Olympics Northern California volunteer coaches are models whose behavior should serve as a positive example for their athletes. + more +

Criminal Background Checks and Protective Behaviors Training Program

All adult coaches must authorize a criminal background check and complete the online Protective Behaviors Training Program as part of their volunteer clearance process for Special Olympics. + more +

Competition Schedule

Special Olympics competitions take place throughout the calendar year. Use the at-a-glace calendar to see what competitions are currently scheduled. + more +

Athlete Training Calendars

Athletes are training throughout the year. View training calendars for Northern California. + more +

Sports Rules

All Special Olympics competitions will be conducted in accordance with the Official Special Olympics Sports Rules and the National Governing Body of rules for each sport offered in our program. + more +

Newsletter

The Shop Talk is our Newsletter to keep our Area Directors, Team Managers and Coaches advised of what is going on in Northern California. + more +