National Coaches Week
A heartfelt #ThanksCoach to Special Olympics BC's life-changing coaches!
#ThanksCoach!
During National Coaches Week and all year round, we celebrate and thank the thousands of Special Olympics BC coaches who enrich the lives of athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout our province!
The annual National Coaches Week is a time to say #ThanksCoach for their positive impact and the gift of their time and talents.
National Coaches Week 2026 is from September 14 to 20. Join us in celebrating the Special Olympics BC coaches who change lives and communities with their time, skills, and heart!
Win a coffee for your coach
Current athletes and fellow coaches are invited to nominate a coach who has made a positive impact through their leadership, support, and dedication.
Enjoy Free or Discounted NCCP Education
During National Coaches Week, coaches can diversify their coaching knowledge with free or discounted NCCP education through the Coaching Association of Canada. Log into the Locker to access the eLearning modules for free! (This information is current for 2026.)
September 14: NCCP Coach Initiation in Sport (Promo code: CI-58166-NCW)
September 15: NCCP Creating a Positive Sport Environment (Promo code: CPSE-45439-NCW)
September 16: NCCP Sport Nutrition (Promo code: Nutri-61827-NCW)
September 17: NCCP Coaching Athletes with a Disability (Promo code: COACH-4825-NCW)
*Please note that each promo code is only valid on the specified date and you will not be able to claim the eLearning after the date has passed.
Meet Special Olympics BC Coaches
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Award Winners
Learn about the life-changing coaches recognized with Special Olympics BC's annual awards, including the Grassroots Coach Award, Howard Carter Award, and Coach Ambition Award! -
SO Team BC 2026 Coaches
Meet some of the dedicated coaches who contributed their time and talents to help Special Olympics Team BC athletes shine on the national stage! -
Years of Impact
Be inspired by the dedication of long-serving coaches and volunteers like Dee Neukomm, who has been making a difference with Special Olympics BC – Prince George for more than 40 years!
Become a Coach
Interested in joining our joyful community? Become a coach with Special Olympics BC!
SOBC resources
To support SOBC coaches, SOBC has developed resources such as:
Coach Development Workshops: year-round event series connecting SOBC coaches with peers and with sport-specific experts
SOBC Sport and Fitness Skill Badge Program: tool for coaches to help athletes progress and celebrate achievements
SOBC Coach Mentorship: coaches empowering coaches!
Coach Certification: opportunities to build skills through required courses
Coach Diary: a compilation of mental training resources for coaches
And much more in the SOBC website resources
The impact of SOBC coaches
Chris Higgins has lengthy experience with coaches, as a former Vancouver Canucks player and Canucks Assistant Director of Player Development, and as the brother of Special Olympics New York athlete Jeanne. He kindly took the time to share his thoughts on the life-changing impact of Special Olympics BC coaches. Have a listen!