Training Schools/Info - November 2022

TRAINING RESOURCES AND UPDATES:

  • Athlete Performance Training: Coaches, Athlete Performance Training (APT) materials are now available. Please consider incorporating this important health and fitness initiative into your team training. A short APT training is available on the Online Portal, under the “Training Schools, Webinar and More” tab. You must complete the training prior to receiving your materials. Once you have completed the training SOPA will reach out with information and next steps. Any questions on APT, please reach out to Charla Stein, Healthy Communities Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

UPCOMING TRAININGS

For all virtual or in-person trainings, Go to your VSys Portal to register:  https://vsys.specialolympicspa.org/

Virtual 

Virtual trainings can only accept 30 participants.  IF you have scheduled and cannot attend – please let me know so I can open that slot.

  • Snowshoeing: Saturday, December 3rd at 9:00 am

ARE YOU A BRONZE, SILVER OR GOLD LEVEL COACH?

SOPA Training and Progression Plan

We want to challenge our coaches; both new and seasoned members of our team.

The newly developed SOPA Coach Training and Progression Plan will guide coaches through our education system and provide them the opportunity for additional education and new skills. This new training plan is designed to inspire and encourage coaches to continue their education in order to be the best coach they can be and in turn provide the athletes with a better experience and a desire to be the best athlete they can be.

For more information on the Bronze, Silver and Gold level requirements, click here.

Vsys - New or Updated Items:

  • Any training school taken in the fall of 2020 and STA Practicum Hours are now submitted through your personal portal. The STA form is a thing of the past!!!   For directions click here: How To Enter STA Practicum Hours

Who Gets What?