It's a misconception that coaching an athlete with a disability requires highly specialized skills, knowledge, or training. In fact, most coaches who work with athletes with a disability soon discover that coaching these participants is really no different than coaching any other athlete. The secret to successful coaching is to truly understand the person, to focus on their abilities, and to see what they can achieve (Canadian Paralympic Committee, 2014).

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Curious, watch this video created by the Canadian Paralympic committee: