Become a Coach
Coaches inspire confidence, teamwork, and growth while helping athletes reach their potential.
Become a Certified Coach
Our Coach Certification program prepares and educates Special Olympics coaches who want to improve their coaching skills, and better understand how to lead and support Special Olympics Rhode Island athletes.
Create an Account on the SO Learning Portal
Get your coaching journey started on the Special Olympics Learning Portal.
Complete General Orientation Training
All coaches must complete the Special Olympics General Orientation training. The General Orientation and Quiz can be taken online.
Take Protective Behaviors Training
All coaches must take the Protective Behaviors Training. The Protective Behaviors training can be taken online.
Attend Concussion Training
All coaches must take Concussion Training. The Concussion Training can be taken online. After completing the training, please send your course completion certificate via email to info@specialolympicsri.org.
Coaches with no sports background take a skills course in the sport that they coach OR coaches with sports background take our Coaching Special Olympics Athletes course.
Need Help?
If you have additional questions about becoming a coach or the coach certification process, please contact our Program Team.