Get Involved as a Coach or Official Coaches and Official are integral elements to Special Olympics. Through coaches, Special Olympics athletes get the necessary skills and training to perform both on and off the field. The sport official ensures the adherence of the rules and the safety of competition and the athletes. Find out how you can get involved. Coach Officials Coaches - the Key to Athlete Development Back to top Coaches play a unique and indispensable role in Special Olympics around the world.
Coaches provide the sports skills and spirit that define a true athlete.
In addition, coaches are role models and character builders. Coaches give Special Olympics athletes the most immediate awareness of their own worth, ability, courage, and capacity to grow and improve. Obtain necessary facilities and equipment for training. Help to recruit athletes and assistant coaches. Assist athletes in learning sports skills and applying them in competitions.