Coaches Corner
Instructions and resources for SOSC coaches
Coaches are the backbone to SOSC.
They are on the playing field, building confidence and inclusion through the joy of sports. This page is here to provide you with resources, information, and guidance for all things coach related.
Upcoming Coaches Trainings
*NEW* Sports & Games eLearning Portal for Coaches Education
We’re excited to introduce you to our new online Coaches Education Training platform! New coaches and existing coaches to a new sport can now complete online courses for sports skills certification, in place of an initial in-person training session.
Once you have been cleared as a Team Volunteer, you will need to register and create an account on the Special Olympics Sports & Games eLearning Portal to access the training courses. The online courses consist of a series of modules, videos, and quizzes for completion. Each course will take approximately 2 hours to complete.
Currently, trainings are available for certifications in the following sports: Basketball, Bocce, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, and Volleyball. Thank you for your patience as we work on completing courses for the remainder of the SOSC sports.
In-Person Trainings
May 2026
2026 Inland Empire (Region 3) Coaches Training – Bowling
Coaches Resources
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
PARTICIPATION Waiver
All athletes and coaches are required to submit a waiver to participate in SOSC activities.
We are guided by the Codes of Conduct for all coaches, volunteers, athletes, and spectators. Please be sure to review these carefully for the safety of athletes, yourselves, and for the integrity of sport. We are stronger when we work as one team promoting inclusion and joy. These codes set the tone of respect, quality of sport, and responsibility. It’s on us to lead by example.
