Training

A variety of trainings are available for volunteers interested in learning new skills or improving existing skills! We encourage volunteers to take advantage of training opportunities to ensure athletes and partners have a successful experience while participating with Special Olympics Utah. 

Upcoming Training Opportunities

May 9: Unified Sports Soccer & Traditional Soccer Team Coaches' Clinic - Draper/Riverton

     To register, please email: graham@sout.org

May 16: Softball Team Coaches' Clinic - Hill Field Elementary School

     To register, please email: graham@sout.org

Online Training Opportunities

A number of companies/organizations offer sport-specific online trainings at a low-cost to help Special Olympics with continuing education experiences. Please note, the volunteer is responsible for any/all related expenses.

Please click on the training name for a direct link to the course. 

Coaching Special Olympics Athletes - Cost: $16.95 for a 3-hour course via the American Sport Education Program

Coaching Unified Sports - Cost: Free for a 90-minute course via the National Federation of High Schools website

Principles of Coaching for Special Olympics - Cost: $35 for a 9-hour course, Expanding the Sport Sciences, via West Virginia's Extended Learning website

Both the American Sport Education Program and National Federation of High Schools have sport-specific courses; however, they do not currently offer online trainings for every Special Olympics Utah sport. These courses may be substituted (as appropriate) for trainings offered locally/regionally by SOUT.