Coach Of The Year

Award Criteria

Nominations will be judged on the strength of their submission by the following criteria:

  •   Participation
    • The nominee must be a registered coach in a Special Olympics sport club
    • The nominee must be involved in at least one Special Olympics sport program
  • Contribution to Sport in Special Olympics
    • How has the coach contributed to the overall organization, promotion, and development of sport in Special Olympics?
  • Coaching Effectiveness
    • In what way(s) has the coach been effective in assisting the athlete(s) to achieve their personal goals in sport?  Is the coach ethical and progressive in sports?
  • Personal Development
    • Is the coach involved in personal development and coaching education?
  • Leadership
    •  What is the conduct of the coach? Is the coach a positive role model for the athlete and for other coaches?  Does the coach provide stable and consistent leadership qualities? Does the coach practice co-operation, self-discipline, respect for officials and opponents, and proper attitudes in language, dress, and deportment?

Please complete this form by April 30, 2024. Please note that any submissions received after this date will not be considered.
Please use a separate form for each nominee. There is no limit to the number of coaches you may nominate.

Please note that nominations cannot be submitted by a family member.

Coach of the Year

  • Coach Registration Number. For assistance, please contact sooawards@specialolympicsontario.com
  • Number of years coach has been with SOO. For assistance, please contact sooawards@specialolympicsontario.com

  • Please complete the following information in support of this nomination

  • 2. CONTRIBUTION TO SPORT IN SPECIAL OLYMPICS

  • 3. COACHING EFFECTIVENESS

  • 4. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • 5. LEADERSHIP

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