CenTex Rockets Coaches

New coaches must go through the online Class A Volunteer training and maintain all Special Olypmics sport specific and general certifications.

See current coaching guidelines here.

Head coaches are responsible for communicating via email (Facebook post or Band app in addition if available) with their sport team in a timely manner regarding practices, competitions as well as any changes to practices or competitions.

Head coaches will coordinate with Operations Manager on any athlete with an expired registration form and ensure they do not practice until they are current.

Coaches are required to capture scores, measurements, times, etc. and provide to HOD prior to Area competition registration deadlines.

• Communicate with athletes before and during sport season
• Organize and conduct a sports training program
• Teach all coaching staff and athletes the rules of the sport
• Make training and competition an educational, safe and fun experience 
• Promote fair competition at all events
• Attend Sport Recertification trainings to stay aware of all sports rule changes made by both Special Olympics and the National Governing Body (NGB) 
• Encourage confidence and self-esteem through sport