2024 Special Olympics Coach Training<\/strong><\/summary>\nOn Sunday, February 25, at Bluffton High School we held the first of three training sessions primarily designed for Special Olympics school program volunteer coaches. The session was well-attended and we were fortunate to have Tom Ruth from Long Cove, and Kathy Cramer from SOAR Special Recreation working with us. The agenda and a couple of summary documents for coaches to review are provided hat the links below. After the second session (same agenda, at Bluffton High School on March 3rd at 2 PM), we will post some video excerpts from the sessions. One more training session is planned at the Dataw Club. Thanks to all who attended!
Session Agenda<\/a>
Coaching Goals, Standards, and Expectations<\/a>
Meaningful Learning<\/a> (Hope you find this thought-provoking)
Follow Up \u2014 Lesson Plans for the Special Olympics Schools Spring Program sessions will be distributed prior to thee start of these programs in March.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nInitial Training Sessions, Foundation for All Coaches<\/strong><\/summary>\nFeeding and Basics for SO Tennis Coaches VIDEO<\/a>
Elements of Successful SO Group Coaching OUTLINE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nA few more Coaching Tips VIDEO<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nSO Group<\/strong> Coaching OUTLINE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nTraining Session Regarding Special Coordination, Communication, and Focus Challenges<\/strong><\/summary>\nThis training session aimed to help coaches re-think how we work with athletes with special challenges.
SO Training Excerpts: Addressing Special Challenges VIDEO<\/a>
Outline<\/a> from this session
Summary Comment: Many coaches may be wondering, with good reason, how it\u2019s possible in a group clinic to address the individual needs and progress path of athletes with particular challenges, at the same time as we follow a methodical group agenda which is designed to cover tennis fundamentals. It\u2019s not easy for sure, and there are no simple answers. However, if we see the weekly agenda as \u201cthematic\u201d, we can always find creative ways to align individual and group activities. Tapping the ball, however lightly, is part of a \u2018forehand\u2019 or \u2018backhand\u2019 stroke \u2026 taking one step toward a target is part of \u2018footwork\u2019 \u2026 swinging arms or racquet above head level or throwing a ball is\/are part of a \u2018serve\u2019, etc. At some level, themes involving swing technique, footwork technique, athletic skills, and teamwork skills can be broken down to a level at which all athletes can see themselves as included participants. Sports and inclusion together inspire achievement!<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nTraining Sessions at Various Programs<\/strong><\/summary>\nA few more Coaching Tips: VIDEO<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nSO Group<\/strong> Coaching: OUTLINE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nSpecial Olympics Tennis in the Classroom Series<\/strong><\/summary>\n\n- Video 1:\n
\n- Video<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Teacher Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Topics: Is this tennis? Basic strokes and their names. The Slams in Professional Tennis.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Video 2:\n
\n- Video<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Teacher Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Topics: What is a tennis court? How to play a tennis game?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Video 3:\n
\n- Video<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Teacher Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Topics: Keeping score in tennis. Practicing. Special Olympics tennis goals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Video 4:\n
\n- Video<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Teacher Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Topics: Serving to start a point. Scoring and \u201ctennis math\u201d. Sportsmanship.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
ITN Assessment Process Training<\/strong><\/summary>\nThis video<\/a> is for coaches who assess(rate) Special Olympics athletes using the relatively new ITN standard. It is also useful to coaches more generally to get a sense for how the skills we teach are rewarded in the rating process as athletes progress toward competition. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nQuick Tennis Tips with Coach Jim and Coach Wayne<\/strong> Video Series<\/summary>\n\n- Gotta be positive!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How to hit a lob shot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How about a little footwork?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Grooving your stroke for consistency<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
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Session Agenda<\/a>
Coaching Goals, Standards, and Expectations<\/a>
Meaningful Learning<\/a> (Hope you find this thought-provoking)
Follow Up \u2014 Lesson Plans for the Special Olympics Schools Spring Program sessions will be distributed prior to thee start of these programs in March.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
Initial Training Sessions, Foundation for All Coaches<\/strong><\/summary>\nFeeding and Basics for SO Tennis Coaches VIDEO<\/a>
Elements of Successful SO Group Coaching OUTLINE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nA few more Coaching Tips VIDEO<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nSO Group<\/strong> Coaching OUTLINE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nTraining Session Regarding Special Coordination, Communication, and Focus Challenges<\/strong><\/summary>\nThis training session aimed to help coaches re-think how we work with athletes with special challenges.
SO Training Excerpts: Addressing Special Challenges VIDEO<\/a>
Outline<\/a> from this session
Summary Comment: Many coaches may be wondering, with good reason, how it\u2019s possible in a group clinic to address the individual needs and progress path of athletes with particular challenges, at the same time as we follow a methodical group agenda which is designed to cover tennis fundamentals. It\u2019s not easy for sure, and there are no simple answers. However, if we see the weekly agenda as \u201cthematic\u201d, we can always find creative ways to align individual and group activities. Tapping the ball, however lightly, is part of a \u2018forehand\u2019 or \u2018backhand\u2019 stroke \u2026 taking one step toward a target is part of \u2018footwork\u2019 \u2026 swinging arms or racquet above head level or throwing a ball is\/are part of a \u2018serve\u2019, etc. At some level, themes involving swing technique, footwork technique, athletic skills, and teamwork skills can be broken down to a level at which all athletes can see themselves as included participants. Sports and inclusion together inspire achievement!<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nTraining Sessions at Various Programs<\/strong><\/summary>\nA few more Coaching Tips: VIDEO<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nSO Group<\/strong> Coaching: OUTLINE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nSpecial Olympics Tennis in the Classroom Series<\/strong><\/summary>\n\n- Video 1:\n
\n- Video<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Teacher Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Topics: Is this tennis? Basic strokes and their names. The Slams in Professional Tennis.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Video 2:\n
\n- Video<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Teacher Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Topics: What is a tennis court? How to play a tennis game?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Video 3:\n
\n- Video<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Teacher Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Topics: Keeping score in tennis. Practicing. Special Olympics tennis goals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Video 4:\n
\n- Video<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Teacher Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Topics: Serving to start a point. Scoring and \u201ctennis math\u201d. Sportsmanship.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
ITN Assessment Process Training<\/strong><\/summary>\nThis video<\/a> is for coaches who assess(rate) Special Olympics athletes using the relatively new ITN standard. It is also useful to coaches more generally to get a sense for how the skills we teach are rewarded in the rating process as athletes progress toward competition. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nQuick Tennis Tips with Coach Jim and Coach Wayne<\/strong> Video Series<\/summary>\n\n- Gotta be positive!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How to hit a lob shot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How about a little footwork?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Grooving your stroke for consistency<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
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Elements of Successful SO Group Coaching OUTLINE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A few more Coaching Tips VIDEO<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n SO Group<\/strong> Coaching OUTLINE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n This training session aimed to help coaches re-think how we work with athletes with special challenges. A few more Coaching Tips: VIDEO<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n SO Group<\/strong> Coaching: OUTLINE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n This video<\/a> is for coaches who assess(rate) Special Olympics athletes using the relatively new ITN standard. It is also useful to coaches more generally to get a sense for how the skills we teach are rewarded in the rating process as athletes progress toward competition. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nTraining Session Regarding Special Coordination, Communication, and Focus Challenges<\/strong><\/summary>\n
SO Training Excerpts: Addressing Special Challenges VIDEO<\/a>
Outline<\/a> from this session
Summary Comment: Many coaches may be wondering, with good reason, how it\u2019s possible in a group clinic to address the individual needs and progress path of athletes with particular challenges, at the same time as we follow a methodical group agenda which is designed to cover tennis fundamentals. It\u2019s not easy for sure, and there are no simple answers. However, if we see the weekly agenda as \u201cthematic\u201d, we can always find creative ways to align individual and group activities. Tapping the ball, however lightly, is part of a \u2018forehand\u2019 or \u2018backhand\u2019 stroke \u2026 taking one step toward a target is part of \u2018footwork\u2019 \u2026 swinging arms or racquet above head level or throwing a ball is\/are part of a \u2018serve\u2019, etc. At some level, themes involving swing technique, footwork technique, athletic skills, and teamwork skills can be broken down to a level at which all athletes can see themselves as included participants. Sports and inclusion together inspire achievement!<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nTraining Sessions at Various Programs<\/strong><\/summary>\n
Special Olympics Tennis in the Classroom Series<\/strong><\/summary>\n
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ITN Assessment Process Training<\/strong><\/summary>\n
Quick Tennis Tips with Coach Jim and Coach Wayne<\/strong> Video Series<\/summary>\n
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