Coaching Unified Sports - Special Olympics New Jersey

With rising COVID-19 case rates across the state, SONJ programs are asked to pause all INDOOR training, practices, and activities through February 6, 2022. This includes any and all activities at the SONJ Sports Complex and fitness center. See updates as they become available on the Return to Activity page here.

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Completing the Coaching Unified Sports course will add a badge onto your certification.

Taking the Course

Follow the outlined steps below to complete the Coaching Unified Sports course:

Visit the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) website.
Register for a login – When you register, include ‘SONJ’ in the Name of School field. Without this note, SONJ will not be able to credit you for the course. An example would be SONJ/Morristown High School or Morristown High School/SONJ.
Complete the self-guided online course at your own pace. It may not be taken over multiple sittings.

Links and Documents

Course Website
NFHS Article, “Rediscovering the Foundations of Athletics in Unified Sports”

Contact

For more information on the Coaching Unified Sports course or becoming a coach, contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@sonj.org.