Coaches

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Team Plano competes in 10 sports across 4 seasons. See the Sports page for a complete list. Each sport practices for 8-10 weeks, followed by Area competition. Volunteers may coach as many (or few) sports as desired. Some coach one sport and others move seasonally from sport to sport. 

SOTX provides all the training necessary to be successful. Past playing or coaching experience  is not required. Just relax and have fun!  Questions? Contact Ken Walker about coaching opportunities. 

Steps to Become a Certified Coach

The Special Olympics Texas website has all the forms/training outlined below. To access, use the link under Coaches Resources  on the right.

1. Complete the General Orientation Training online including quiz (takes about 15 minutes). Print and keep the certification page. (Only needs to be taken once.)
2. Complete the Protective Behaviors Training online including quiz (takes about 15 minutes). Print and keep the certification page. (Must be renewed every 3 years.)
3. Complete Concussion in Sports Training (Must be renewed every 3 years.)
4. Register as a Class A Volunteer with SOTX (renews every 3 years). Please keep a copy for your records.
5. Complete a Background Check [SOTX will send you a link to submit the check after Step 4]
6. Attend a sport specific training for coaches offered by Special Olympics. See the SOTX calendar for dates in Area 10, or attend online training (available for some sports).

These steps insure that volunteers are involved for the right reasons. Thanks again for contributing to Special Olympics Team Plano – we love to share our athletes!