To maintain certification, coaches must take one of the courses listed below every three years.
- Special Olympics Skills Course (sport specific training)
- Principles of Coaching Course
- Coaching Special Olympics Athletes Course
- Unified Sports Course
- An Introduction to Autism and Instructional Strategies for Coaching
- Special Olympics Tactics Course
- Special Olympics Comprehensive Mentoring
- First-Aid and CPR Course
- Officials Training or Rules Updates
- Education Updates (New Training Techniques; Safety Issues; Appropriate Techniques, etc.)
- National Governing Body Courses; National or Virginia High School League Coaching Courses
