Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility
Community Impact

A Message from NFL Assistant Coach Jennifer King

Jennifer King, Assistant Running Backs Coach with the Washington Football Team
Jennifer King, Assistant Running Backs Coach with the Washington Football Team

“Diversity allows different views, different mindsets and different aspects and experiences to come in to one for the greater good of the team.”
Jennifer King

Diversity wins. That was the message from Coach Jennifer King to the global Special Olympics movement during the lead-up to International Women’s Day 2021. Assistant Running Backs Coach with the Washington Football Team, King is the first African American woman to serve as an assistant coach in the NFL.

The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is Choose to Challenge. Special Olympics has been challenging inequality for over 50 years, and Coach King has proven that challenging expectations can create inclusion.

King’s advice for coaches to create inclusive teams? Think of yourself as a teacher, tailor the way you communicate, and don’t forget to enjoy it.

A Message from NFL Assistant Coach Jennifer King
King’s advice for coaches to create inclusive teams? Think of yourself as a teacher, tailor the way you communicate, and don’t forget to enjoy it.

Recommended Content

Celebrating Women's History Day 2021

Video highlighting the increasing number of participation by female athletes.

Meet Latrice Pringle, Snowboarder

Latrice recently became the first African American to race at the Unified Snowboarding X Games competition.
1 Min Read

NFL Player Harrison Phillips Surprises Special Olympics New York Athlete

NFL Player Harrison Phillips Surprises Special Olympics New York Athlete Jacob Babcock.