Athlete Leadership Program
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Through sports training and competitions, Special Olympics helps people with intellectual disabilities achieve joy, acceptance and success. They gain the confidence that comes with achievement. They feel empowered. Our Athlete Leadership Programs can take athletes even farther -- as leaders and spokes people respected in their communities.
Special Olympics Athlete Leadership Programs allow athletes to explore opportunities for greater participation in our movement beyond sports training and competition: as coaches, officials, team captains, spokespeople and board and committee members. These roles give athletes a voice in shaping the Special Olympics movement, and a chance to spread the word about the transformations Special Olympics can bring to individuals and families. The Athlete Leadership Programs also provides a way for athletes to showcase talents and interests that may have gone unnoticed. |
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Athlete Leadership Council
This council is a forum for athletes to report to other athletes and program leaders what is happening in their areas, voice their opinions about important issues, and gain leadership training and experience.
Athlete Spokespersons
A Spokesperson is an athlete leader who communicates powerful declarations of the hope, acceptance, dignity and courage of Special Olympics athletes around the State. They help spread the message and vision of the movement as well as the benefits they have gained by participating in Special Olympics.
Health Messengers
Special Olympics Health Messengers are athletes who are trained to serve as health and wellness leaders, educators, advocates and role models within their Special Olympics communities, as well as the community at large. They are leading their teams, families, friends and communities to pursue healthy lifestyles, and are advocating for healthcare providers and governments to adopt inclusive policies around health, wellness services, education and resources for people with intellectual disabilities.
Sports Leadership
Special Olympics Sports Leaders have the options of becoming a coach, official, or games management team member. To be considered a Sports leader you must complete the first year of athlete leadership training and be complete necessary requirements to for your role as a sports leader.
This council is a forum for athletes to report to other athletes and program leaders what is happening in their areas, voice their opinions about important issues, and gain leadership training and experience.
Athlete Spokespersons
A Spokesperson is an athlete leader who communicates powerful declarations of the hope, acceptance, dignity and courage of Special Olympics athletes around the State. They help spread the message and vision of the movement as well as the benefits they have gained by participating in Special Olympics.
Health Messengers
Special Olympics Health Messengers are athletes who are trained to serve as health and wellness leaders, educators, advocates and role models within their Special Olympics communities, as well as the community at large. They are leading their teams, families, friends and communities to pursue healthy lifestyles, and are advocating for healthcare providers and governments to adopt inclusive policies around health, wellness services, education and resources for people with intellectual disabilities.
Sports Leadership
Special Olympics Sports Leaders have the options of becoming a coach, official, or games management team member. To be considered a Sports leader you must complete the first year of athlete leadership training and be complete necessary requirements to for your role as a sports leader.
If you are interested in learning more about Athletes Leadership email Camie Powell or Jennifer Avery
