Coaching
 


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!

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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.

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Coach's code of conduct
Special Olympics Northern California volunteer coaches are models whose behavior should serve as a positive example for their athletes.

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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.

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

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Athlete Training Calendars
Athletes are training throughout the year. View training calendars for Northern California.

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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.

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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.

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