This guide will aim to provide coaches with important information they can use to support Special Olympics athletes become better basketball players. The information can best be used to establish both training and competition plans that will lead to each athletes success as a Special Olympics basketball player. The guide also provides coaching techniques as well as guidance on safety, sportsmanship and wellness that are necessary for athlete sustainable success.
In order for basketball coaches to have a comprehensive understanding of the sport as well as overall Special Olympics rules and protocols, this guide should be read in conjunction with the Special Olympics Basketball Sports Rules document and the Special Olympics Rules Article 1.
Keep in mind that this guide is just one resource which may be useful to you as you progress through your career as a coach. As you develop your own style of coaching you will find other books, websites, magazines and coaches, which will help to shape your approach to coaching. Always be curious! Always be open to new ideas! Always keep you athletes at the heart of your coaching!