Sports Information Handbook - Special Olympics New Jersey

COACH CERTIFICATIONREQUIREMENTScontinued2. Coaching Education Maintenancea. Coaches must complete a minimum of 1 course every 3 years,starting the year they received their Sport Coaching Certification.i. The first course MUST be the Principles of Coachingcourse, offered twice a year.ii. Subsequent courses taken must be deemed appropriatefor certification by Special Olympics New Jersey.Coaches may attend a clinic offered by Special OlympicsNew Jersey or any other organization that providesenhanced learning for coaches' development.b. Coaching Education Maintenance operates on a continuum.All coaches are expected to improve upon their learning astrainers, role models, and motivators with the goal to improveperformance.It is also recommended that coaches attend other locallyrecognized coaching courses to obtain the latest information.Many high school and college associations as well as NationalGoverning Bodies and official associations offer sport-specificcoaching clinics.Qualified courses that will fullful your coaching educationmaintenance requirement can include, but are not limited to,the following:v CPR Certification/First Aid/AEDv Sport Safetyv Nutritionv Leadershipv Conflict ManagementCoaches training is an invaluable part of Special Olympics.Completing the volunterr coach certification may qualify a volunteerto coach, but doesn't guarantee they demonstrate every skill requiredto be a successful coach. This is achieved through experience andcontinued study of the sport and coaching. Please contact thecoach services manager with any questions or for more information.32Sports Information Handbook 2013-2014