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Coaching Special Olympics Athletes

Coaching Special Olympics Athletes. The better the coach … the better the experiences … the better the athlete !. 1 - The Athlete. Course Overview. 3 - Preparing for & Coaching During Competition. 2 - Teaching & Training. 4 - Managing the Program.

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Coaching Special Olympics Athletes

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  1. Coaching Special Olympics Athletes The better the coach … the better the experiences … the better the athlete!

  2. 1 - The Athlete Course Overview 3 - Preparing for & Coaching During Competition 2 - Teaching & Training 4 - Managing the Program

  3. Unit 1 - The AthleteImportant Considerations Psychological (Learning) Medical Social

  4. Psychological Considerations • Motivation • Short attention span and interest • Short-term vs. long-term goals • Perception • Sight or hearing impairments • Attention or focus challenges • Comprehension(Understanding) • Visual and physical vs. verbal • Simplify tasks • Learning speed and plateau • Memory • Repetition & reinforcement • Progression

  5. 2-minute Drill Psychological considerations - Part 1

  6. 2-minute Drill Psychological considerations - Part 2

  7. Medical Considerations • Physical Disabilities • Non-ambulatory • Muscle strength • Autism • Over arousal • Visual board • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome • Down Syndrome • Atlanto-axial instability • Prohibited sports • Medications • Physical side effects • Medical information • Seizures • Incidence • Athlete safety

  8. 2-minute Drill Medical considerations

  9. Social Considerations • Social Skills • Communication • Interaction with others • Recreation at Home • Lack of activity • Lack of encouragement • Economic Status • Financial means • Independent transportation

  10. Question Social considerations What social consideration(s) may impact an athlete’s participation in Special Olympics? A. Inappropriate responses to social situations B. Physical inactivity being modeled C. Lack of endurance D. Lack of access to transportation

  11. Unit 2 – Teaching & Training the Athlete

  12. Organizing a Training Session Time Component and Details Layout of Drill or Activity Warm-Up & Stretching Skills Instruction Competition Experience Cool-Down, Stretch, & Reward

  13. Training Sequence Competition Application Skill Task

  14. Training Sequence

  15. Clear • Concrete • Concise • Consistent • Command-oriented Communication

  16. Communication

  17. Levels of Assistance Full Physical Assistance Partial Physical Assistance Demonstration Verbal

  18. Level of Instruction or Assistance

  19. Managing Athlete Behavior

  20. Organizing a Training Session Time Component and Details Layout of Drill or Activity Warm-Up & Stretching Skills Instruction Competition Experience Cool-Down, Stretch, & Reward

  21. Unit 3 - Preparing for Competition • Registration • Official competition rules • Supervision • Travel and overnight

  22. Competition-Day Coaching Guidelines for success: • Teach responsibility & independence • Arrive early • Encourage maximum effort in divisioning & competition • Let athletes compete • Make any official protests calmly • Help athletes learn from winning & losing

  23. The successfulSpecial Olympics coach: Unit 4 – Managing the Program Is sports and coaching knowledgeable Is Special Olympics knowledgeable Recruits and trains assistant coaches Recruits athletes Assists with appropriate sport selection The Coach

  24. The Coach • The successfulSpecial Olympics coach also: • Offers activities for all abilities • Puts a priority on safety • Conducts high-quality training and competition • Involves families • Assists with community inclusion

  25. Areas of Focus Athlete Safety Teaching Sports Skills Mental Preparation Physical Preparation Planning Coaching Philosophy

  26. Assessment Preparation Review Goal Setting Post- Season Pre- Season Season Plan Culminating Competition In-Season Training and Competition

  27. Improved Performance & Well-Being • TRAINING the key • COMPETITION the means • OUTCOMES skill, confidence, courage, & joy • GOAL better preparation for life • RESULTSlifelong skills, acceptance & increased independence • Let’s Get After It and Get It Done!

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