Special Olympics Canada and its Provincial/Territorial Chapters strongly believe in a coach education model that develops and empowers Special Olympics coaches at all levels of competition. Beginning with the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Calgary 2024, the newly established NextGen Coaching Apprenticeship Program will allocate Chapters up to two additional coaching quota spots for identified NextGen coaches to develop their coaching skills through Provincial/Territorial and National Games.
Program Objectives
- Build coaching capacity for Special Olympics coaches across all sports
- Provide apprentice coaches with professional development opportunities to prepare them for higher level coaching and increase certification
- Provide apprentice coaches exposure to and experience in a Multisport Games environment
For an overview of the program, including eligibility criteria, and information on how to apply please click on the links below.