CREATING UNIFIED SPORTS FOR YOUR SCHOOL Dr. Steve Amaro, CMAA, Ed.D. – Freedom High School Cathy Domanski-Devries – Special Olympics April - 2015.

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CREATING UNIFIED SPORTS FOR YOUR SCHOOL Dr. Steve Amaro, CMAA, Ed.D. – Freedom High School Cathy Domanski-Devries – Special Olympics April

UNIFIED SPORTS AGENDA The NFHS Introduction. Unified Sports Definition & Targets. How to Implement Unified Sports. After Season Considerations. Questions & Answers.

INTRODUCTION Unified Sports recognized by NFHS State Representation (how many states?) Growing Interest in the future

UNIFIED SPORTS MISSION Unified Sports is a program offered through Special Olympics and in partnership with the NFHS and CIF. Special Olympics Mission: To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience, joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

UNIFIED SPORTS TARGETS Principle of meaningful involvement. Appropriate sports selection. Coaching Staff. Selection of teammates. Regular training and competition. Compliance with Official Rules. Commitment and Support.

FIRST STEPS Start small. Identify needs and resources. Cost/benefit analysis. Do you believe?

SPORT SELECTION IS YOUR TEAM CAPABLE? Select appropriate model for school? Can you gather the appropriate buy in from your teammates and coaches? Can you count on staff, administration and school to support it? Can you get other schools to participate?

APPROPRIATE SPORTS SELECTION Facilities Student Interest Safety

SELECT MODEL OF UNIFIED SPORT Competitive Model (Similar Age & Ability) Player Development Model (Higher & Lower Ability teamed together) Recreational Model (Exposure to sports/Recreational)

SELECTION OF TEAMMATES Survey/Interview potential team members. Identify committed Gen. Ed students. Generate appropriate sport and team rules.

COACHING STAFF Identify inclusive coaches. Determine time commitment. Identify special education support staff. Create open lines of vertical and lateral communication.

REGULAR TRAINING AND COMPETITION Create minimum weekly/daily practice schedules. Identify competition dates and times.

COMPLIANCE WITH OFFICIAL RULES Rule adoption/adaptation. CIF implications. Design meaningful participation for all.

COMMITMENT AND SUPPORT Generate district/school support. Synchronize with partner/opponent schools. Create relationship with Special Education Department. Keep school personnel and community informed.

AFTER SEASON CONSIDERATIONS Awards/Recognition/Letters Media Review/Adjust/Change as necessary to promote the goals of the program. Adapt/Invite/Share Experiences.

INCENTIVES - WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Grants available from Special Olympics to pilot programs. Approved CMAA Project from NIAAA.

FINAL THOUGHTS Experiment with enthusiasm! “We are not identical. Others may have more ability, but no one should be superior in such important qualities as team spirit, enthusiasm, industriousness, cooperation, loyalty, determination, honesty, sincerity, reliability, and integrity. Acquire these traits and success is assured.” - John Wooden Questions?

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO! Dr. Steve Amaro, CMAA, Ed.D. Contact Cathy Domanski-Devries Contact information: