*Motor Activities Training Program The Motor Activities Training Program (MATP) is designed for athletes with severe or profound intellectual disabilities who are unable to participate in Official Special Olympics sport competitions because of their skill and/or functional abilities.

Camps Offered

SOPA/SOYO Multi-Sports Training Camp

Snow Sports Training Camp

January 27-28, 2008 at Hidden Valley

January 29-30, 2008 at Jack Frost

Sports Internship Offered

Here is your chance to strengthen your sports management and administrative skills by assisting the 2007 Sports Camp Committee in planning a week long sports training camp in August. Please review the attached job description. Sports Internship

Letter of interest is due by May 31, 2008

The Special Olympics coaching philosophy:

ATHLETES FIRST, WINNING SECOND

A Coach is an individual who assumes responsibility for athletes, actively trains athletes and coaches them in competitions.

SOPA Policy states every local program is required to have at least one certified coach in each sport in order to register for sectional or state-level competitions. The certified coach must be in attendance at the sectional or state-level event.

Coaches not only provide skills training for athletes, but they are also role models and character builders. Coaches give Special Olympics athletes the most immediate awareness of their self-worth, ability, courage and capacity to grow and improve.

How do I become a Certified Coach?

Training & Coach Education

Sports

Competition & Games

General Orientation

Training & Coach Education

Sports Management Teams

Sport Resources