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Training Opportunities
The following is a list of trainings that SONH will offer on both a statewide and regional basis. All of these
trainings can be requested by the region for a minimum of 10 people by contacting Mary_Conroy
Click here for comprehensive calendar, including Training Dates
Winter Coaches College will be held Dec 7-9, 2007 at Waterville Valley.
Introduction to Special Olympics
This session is the nuts and bolts of the organization. It includes a look at the history and set up of
SONH, our constituency, the sports and training side of SONH, challenges of the organization,
appropriate interactions with athletes and current initiatives.
Sports-Specific Training Schools
SONH currently provides the opportunity for all coaches to become certified in the respective sports that
they coach. These sport specific trainings are offered once a year at one of five seasonal training
schools. The training schools include sample practice and training schedules, drills and sport specific
information, progressions, SONH event information and other valuable resources to any coach. These
courses are very hands on as coaches participate in the actual playing of the specific training.
At the completion of this course and a 10 hour practicum of working with athletes, coaches can become
certified in their respective sport.
Rookie School
This course covers the general principles of coaching athletes with mental
challenges. This course includes: 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 are encouraged to complete this course.
Coaching Special Olympics Athletes
This six-hour course focuses on obstacles and challenges that face an athlete when learning sport skills
and rules and how to overcome them. 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.
Games Management
This course is for the volunteer who is involved in the organizing and managing of events or is interested
in becoming more involved in the management and planning of events.
Special Olympics New Hampshire encourages those volunteers who are currently involved or wish to get
involved with the organizing of program or special events to check out this training. Subject topics
include event structure, timelines, budgets, keys to volunteer recruitment and training, and effective
venue development.
This course also includes a 10-hour practicum as a member of a
Games/Event Management Team prior to certification
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