Coach Development

Special Olympics New Zealand is committed to coaching excellence because of the positive impact it has on both coaches and athletes. We aim to create a supportive learning environment where coaches are encouraged to grow, develop their skills, and continually improve over time. Through this approach, we want to build coaches who have the confidence and capability to support Special Olympics athletes to reach their potential, become empowered people, and develop a lifelong love of sport and physical activity.

The Special Olympics Coach Development Framework outlines the learning journey for both internal Special Olympics coaches, and coaches within the wider community who are looking to build their confidence to support athletes who have an intellectual
disability.

To be officially recognized as a Special Olympics coach here in New Zealand, coaches must complete the Special Olympics New Zealand coach onboarding and a series of local and international e-learnings.

Please see official learning requirements within the Special Olympics Coach Development Framework.

The Club Coach Training Calendar outlines available coach education opportunities across New Zealand.

You can view all training events for a specific sport or region by clicking on the filters at the top of the calendar.

Please note that this calendar will be updated regularly with new training opportunities.

 Coach Training Calendar

For questions about coach development please contact Sport@specialolympics.org.nz