Fitness for Sports Coaches

two young women sitting on the grass and reaching/stretching to touch their toes.

Special Olympics athletes trust their coaches will help them reach their personal best both within and outside of sport. Coaches are eager to help their athletes live a healthy lifestyle to improve both the health and sports performance of our athletes. These resources were designed to support training and the integration of fitness into sports coaching.

Coach Training Materials

Sport Practice Tools

Dynamic Stretching Guide

This Dynamic Stretches Guide can be used before any workout, sports practice or game. Dynamic stretches consist of active, controlled movements that take body parts through a full range of motion.