Competition to allow for coaches to receive training and refresher courses in preparation
for the upcoming season. Coaching Guide
Pertinent information for trainings will be distributed through the Program Update.
We strongly encourage all programs to plan ahead and begin the process of getting
coaches certified in each sport they offer.
Coaches Training Session
Special Olympics Wyoming will also be placing a greater
emphasis and effort into the quality of all of our trainings.
We truly believe that by providing our coaches with
meaningful and informative training sessions our athletes
can benefit from, and be more prepared for competition,
by having trained and sport knowledgeable coaches
working with them.
Any coach with questions about certification or looking for more information about training
please contact Priscilla Dowse at (307) 235-3062 or pdowse@specialolympicswy.org.
The following is a list of trainings that Special Olympics Wyoming offers on a state wide
and Area basis. Any of these training sessions may be requested by an Area or local
program provided that there are a minimum of 5 individuals interested in attending.
Areas or local programs looking to offer one of the following trainings can do so by
calling Special Olympics Wyoming.
General Session (Introduction to Special Olympics): (60 minutes)
This session is the “nuts and bolts” of our organization. It includes a look at the history
and set up of Special Olympics Wyoming, our constituency, the sports and training side
of Special Olympics Wyoming, benefits of the organization, and the direction we are going
in. Please note that the General Session is available on line on the Special
Olympics Wyoming Website!
Target: All Volunteers
Sports Specific: (6 hours)
Special Olympics Wyoming currently provides the opportunity for all coaches to become
certified in the sports that they coach. These sport specific trainings are offered once a
year at one of three seasonal training schools. The training schools include in each: sport
sample practice and training schedules, drills and sport specific information, progressions,
Special Olympics Wyoming event information and other information valuable to any coach.
These courses are hands on as coaches participate in the actual sport or event that is
offered in the specific training.
At the completion of this course and a 10-hour practicum of working with athletes, coaches
can become certified through Special Olympics North America in their respective sport.
Target: Any Coach
Principles of Coaching: (8 hours)
This course covers the general principles of coaching athletes with mental disabilities.
Included are Understanding Philosophy, Using Sport Management Teams, Coaching
Sport Skills, Physical Preparation, and Sport Safety.
Every volunteer, family member and professional who works with or coaches Special
Olympics Athletes can benefit from this course and is encouraged to complete this course.
Target: Coach/Team Leaders
Coaching Special Olympics Athletes: (6 hours)
This course focuses on overcoming obstacles and disabilities facing a Special Olympics
athlete when learning new sport skills and rules. This course also discusses developing
practice and training plans, successful competition day strategies, and the necessary skills
a coach should develop to make themselves and their athletes successful. As part of the
coaches’ education continuum, this course is recommended for those with a particular
sports background or those folks who have completed a sports specific training.
Target: Sports Specific Coaches seeking information on athletes with mental disabilities
Games Management Training: (8 hours)
This course is for the volunteer who is involved in organizing and managing events or is
interested in becoming more involved in the management and planning of events.
Subject topics include event structure, timelines, budgeting, keys to volunteer recruitment
and training, and effective venue development.
This course is valuable to anyone who is interested in event management. While focused
on the organization of Special Olympics related events the principles involved apply
to any event.
This course also includes a 10 hour practicum as a member of a Games Organizing
Committee prior to certification.
Target: Volunteers involved with management of events
Unified Sports™ Training: (3 hours)
This course focuses on the philosophy and implementation of Unified Sports™.
Special Olympics Unified Sports is a program that combines Special Olympics athletes
and athletes without intellectual disability (Partners) on sports teams for
training and competition.
This course explains the history and ideas behind Unified Sports and how the program
can be implemented as well as the benefits associated with Unified Sports.
Target: Coaches and Volunteers interested in Unified Sports.
(recommended that each program has a coach certified in Unified Sports)
an MATP Challenge Day?
Call Special Olympics Wyoming at 307-235-3062 and
get resources and ideas and conduct one in your
community this year
These guidelines present recommended length of training which should include
competitive experiences including local and area competition leading up to State level
events. Additional opportunities for general strength and fitness are always encouraged.
Alpine 8 Weeks 12 Hours/Week
Cross Country Skiing 8 Weeks 12 Hours/Week
Snow Boarding 8 Weeks 12 Hours/Week
Snow Shoe 8 Weeks 12 Hours/Week
Figure Skating 8 Weeks 12 Hours/Week
Winter Sports should include dry-land conditioning prior to on snow and ice training
Aquatics 8 Weeks 12 Hours/Week
Athletics 8/10 Weeks 16 Hours/Week
Basketball Team 10/12 Weeks 20 Hours/Week
Basketball Skills 8 Weeks 12 Hours/Week
Gymnastics 10/12 Weeks 20 Hours/Week
Power Lifting 8/10 Weeks 16 Hours/Week
Golf 8 Weeks 4-6 Games
Bowling 8 Weeks 10-15 Games
Cycling 8/10 Weeks 16 Hours/Week
Equestrian 10 Weeks 20 Hours/Week
Soccer 10/12 Weeks 20 Hours/Week
Softball 10/12 Weeks 20 Hours/Week
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