Coaches Resources
Information for current SOSC coaches
Upon volunteer clearance, new coaches and existing coaches to a new sport can now receive their sports skills certification by completing online courses.
Please reference the guide for support navigating the online portal to register for an account, access training courses, and track your progress. Courses are currently available for: Basketball, Bocce, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, and Volleyball.
Our Codes of Conduct include our guiding principles of respect, quality of sport, and responsibility.
We hold our coaches to the highest regard as they set the tone and experience for our athletes. Please review often and abide by them so we can promote inclusion through the joy of sport. Any behaviors acting outside of the Code of Conduct will result in possible probation, suspension, or expulsion. If you have any concerns or questions about conduct, please reach out to your regional SOSC Sports Manager.
Rules and information on each SOSC sport is below.
Please reference these when preparing for practice and competition. Our competitions and championships all abide by these rules.
Sports Rules
updated December 2024
Change Summaries
Sports Fact Sheets
SOSC collaborates with Special Olympics North America and Special Olympics International to devise policies and best practices to support our athletes.
We hold our coaches to the highest regard as they set the tone and experience for our athletes. Please review often and abide by them so we can promote inclusion through the joy of sport. Any behaviors acting outside of the Code of Conduct will result in possible probation, suspension, or expulsion. If you have any concerns or questions about conduct, please reach out to your regional SOSC Sports Manager.
Coaches are required to renew their volunteer status and sports certification every 3 years.
If you are unsure when your certification expires, please email volunteer@sosc.org for more information.
Training information for SOSC coaches.
Floorball
5/23/22
Intro to Floorball: An Informational Session for All
Team Rating Form Trainings
3/26/25
Miscellaneous
3/9/22
Coaching Athletes with Autism
2/9/21
Learning How to Do Virtual Trainings
8/16/24
Level 2 Golf Info Session Recording
9/11/25
Conflict Resolution Training
