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Coaching so much more than sports

Here’s your chance: bring inclusion to your community by coaching with Special Olympics in your city or town. Do you have what it takes to have fun, make new friends and share the joy of sports with your team?

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Unlike anything you’ve ever done before, in the best possible way

Special Olympics coaches, find the rewards go far beyond the finish line. Helping athletes expand their skills, grown in self-worth, express their courage, and realize their capacity to grow is what drives us. Coaching is one of the most important and rewarding volunteer roles in the organization. Over 1,600 men and women in Massachusetts have discovered the joy that coaching a special Olympics team can inspire and they are always looking to expand their ranks.  

Unlocking Your Potential: Becoming a Special Olympics Coach

When you sign up to become a coach, you will learn inclusive coaching techniques, and acquire valuable strategies for creating a positive and inclusive sports environment. We provide comprehensive training in a wide range of sports disciplines, enabling you to choose the area in which you are most passionate and experienced. Whether you are a seasoned coach or new to the field, Special Olympics offers ongoing support and networking opportunities, ensuring you have the tools and community to make a lasting impact on the lives of these remarkable athletes.
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Stories From The Field

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2023 Leadership Conference Connects Coaches off the Field

Once a year, Special Olympics MA invites the coaches of the movement to come together for an overnight leadership conference where they can expand their education, interact with other coaches, and be celebrated by the organization.

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One softball practice turned into three decades of involvement for retiring Local Program Coordinator, George Coffey

Nearly 30 years ago, George Coffey took his son to a Special Olympics softball practice. Since that day, he has been involved with Special Olympics MA in more ways than he ever imagined.

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Worcester State University Special Olympics Cheerleading Program Heads to Gillette

When Special Olympics cheerleaders stepped onto the field during the last local flag football game of the season at Worcester State University, they were met with a wave of support from football players, coaches, families, and friends.

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Making Massachusetts More Inspiring