Para College Sport Resources
College Para Sport Resources
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College Para Sport Resources
For coaches and administrators looking for resources to further support and grow Para sport programming on campus, review the resources below to guide you in developing or enhancing your program.
Know the Basics#
With dozens of Para sport opportunities available at the national team level, colleges and universities have several opportunities to explore a diverse slate of sport options. View a list of Para sports that currently have U.S. national teams to learn more about the breadth of experiences that are available to athletes with disabilities.
Individual Sport Resources#
Interested in learning about a specific collegiate adaptive sport? Use the links below to get more information.
Track & Field
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Financial Resources#
You don't have to start from scratch. There are several grants available to help you jump-start your program - explore those options here. Additionally, learn about equipment and facility rentals in your area to help manage costs.
Understanding the Finances
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Coaching Education#
Are you a coach looking to sharpen your tools to provide the best coaching to your athletes? The below have been aggregated by the USOPC to support your coaching development journey.
American Development Model
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Other Resources#
Learn how the NCAA is increasing efforts to provide opportunities to student-athletes with disabilities.
NCAA Office of Inclusion
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For more information...#
Visit the USOPC's Paralympic Sport Development website to get connected into Team USA's pipeline and visit the NCAA's Office of Inclusion page to learn more about how the NCAA is supporting athletes with disabilities.
Paralympic Sport Development
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For questions regarding Paralympic sport development, please contact paralympicsport.info@usopc.org. For questions regarding NCAA inclusion, please contact the NCAA Office of Inclusion at inclusion@ncaa.org.