Special Olympics Football Coaches Quick Start Guide Table of Contents Official Events The Pitch Essential Components of Planning a Football Training Session Sample Practice Plan Form Sample Training Plan Sample Fitness Program Training Principles Summary Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning―At-A-Glance Sample Circuit Training Routines Tips for Conducting Safe Training Sessions Selecting Team Members Special Olympics Football Skills Assessment Card Football Attire Nutrition Football Rules, Protocol and Etiquette Special Olympics Unified Sports Rules Protest Procedures Football Glossary Appendix A Stretches Appendix B Skill Development Tips 37 25 ® 3 3 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 16 18 19 22 22 23 2 Football Quick Start Guide – September 2004