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Becoming a Certified Coach
There are two possible ways or processes to becoming a certified coach in
Special Olympics Maryland and they are for coaches who are coming to us from
different backgrounds.
Track for Coaches without
Sport Experience
Step One: Attend a General Orientation & Protective Behaviors
Course.
Please consult with you local county
on when the next General Orientation in your area is. This will cover
the Special Olympics Mission, Organizational History & Structure,
Intellectual Disabilities, Eligibility, and Rules.
Step Two: Attend a Skills Course
that will cover Basic Sport Skills and Strategies.
This will cover but not be limited to Special Olympics Philosophy, Practicum
Plans, Fundamental Skills Development, and Competition/Game Understanding.
OR
Participate in the Special Olympics Maryland Mentoring Program
*The coach overseeing the mentor must already be a certified Special Olympics
Coach in good standing.
Step Three: Submit your paperwork
In both scenarios you will also have to complete an
Application for Certification with the completed 10 hours of
practicum experience. Please ensure that the form has these hours and is
signed and dated. Submit completed application to:
Jason Schriml
Sr. Director of Coaches Education and Training
513 Progress Dr, Suite P
Linthicum, MD 21090
Step Four: Your certification is good for 4 years. Within that time
frame we encourage you to attend as much training as you can and are willing
to.
Track for Coaches with
Sport Experience
Step One: Attend a General Orientation & Protective Behaviors
Course.
Please consult with you local
county on when the next General Orientation in your area is. This
will cover the Special Olympics Mission, Organizational History & Structure,
Intellectual Disabilities, Eligibility, and Rules.
Step Two: Complete a Coaches Application for
Exemption
(This form is based on a point system that gives you credit for your past
educational and coaching experience Once filled out please submit with
Application for Certification (see below). Your exemption form will be
tallied on a point system and if your past experience
Step Three: Submit your paperwork
You will also have to complete an Application for
Certification with the completed 10 hours of practicum experience.
Please ensure that the form has these hours and is signed and dated. Submit
completed application to:
Jason Schriml
Sr. Director of Coaches Education and Training
513 Progress Dr, Suite P
Linthicum, MD 21090
Step Four: Your certification is good for 4 years. Within this four
year period you must attend one of the following courses to bring you up to
speed with working with our athletes.
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Coaching Special Olympics Athletes
Course