Coaches

SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA - St. Lucie County

Be A Fan!
Our athletes compete in a variety of events year round.

2010 - MORE ACTIVITIES, MORE FUN!

In 2010 we are planning more events than ever before.
We look forward to our athletes participation.

OUR VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are essential to our success
Donate your time and resources to the Special Olympics Florida - St. Lucie County

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

From police and firefighters to secretaries and home-makers
Everyone has something to give to the Special Olympics

Additional Resources

ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Special Olympics Florida
St. Lucie County
Athlete Of The Year

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

Calendar Schedule of events and other important dates

Sports Sports offered by Special Olympics Florida - St. Lucie

Resources State, County and local resources for athletes and their families

Families Information for the families of athletes

Schools For educators and academic administrators

Sponsors Business and indivuals looking to sponsor Special Olympics events

Law Enforcement Torch Run and other information

Friends Website links to our friends in business

Photo Gallery Images of our athletes and events

Forms Comprehensive directory of Special Olympics Forms

Privacy Policy How we use the information you provide us

Coaches

Thursday/Friday, January 29 - 30, 2011: Coaches Conference, Clearwater Florida

A Positive Sports Experience Start with the Coach

Coaches are the key to a successful sports experience for the Special Olympics athlete. As a coach, you teach sports skills and model good sportsmanship and character.

You give Special Olympics athletes the most immediate awareness of their self-worth, ability, courage, and capacity to grow and improve both on the playing field and off.

The lessons our athletes learn through sports - teamwork, self-discipline, goal setting, appropriate socialization skills - carry over into their everyday lives, making them more productive and respected members of society.

Why Become a Special Olympics Florida Coach?

Whether you love sports or have no sports experience at all, you can become a Special Olympics Florida coach! Hundreds of Floridians have made the decision to enrich a Special Olympics athlete's life by becoming a certified coach.

Without you, potential athletes are left on the sidelines of life.

You will be provided all the information and training necessary (at no cost to you) to become a coach.

View/print/download our Coaches Brochure

Responsibilities as a Coach:

•   Assist athletes in learning sports skills and applying them in competitions
•   Encourage confidence and self-esteem through sport
•   Obtain equipment for athletic training
•   Help to recruit athletes and assistant coaches
•   Register athletes for competitions
•   Conduct demonstrations in the community
•   Start Special Olympics Unified Sports® teams

In The News

Our very own KENYATTA JOHNSON is heading to magnificent Athens Greece to participate in the World Summer Games! Click here for more information including broadcast dates from ESPN.

NEW RULES: ALL athletes MUST have an active/updated physical before Area Games when playing any sport. If the athlete's physical is not up to date they will NOT be permitted to travel.

ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - Malcom Harris Gowdie has been chosen!