Athletes

A recap of week 1 of the 2023 Coach Webinar Series, presented by Gallagher.

JR is headed up to Pennsylvania for this episode to talk to former athlete Daniel Morales about his role in the Special Olympics and how he is spreading his message of inclusion wherever he goes.

A recap of week 1 of the 2023 Coach Webinar Series, presented by Gallagher.

The first webinar of the Coach Webinar Series 2023, presented by Gallagher, is dedicated to Coaching MATP Athletes. Motor Activity Training Program or MATP is our Special Olympics movement-based sensory sports program for athletes with severe or profound disabilities and complex support needs. Hosted by Kiera Byland BEM, a trained MATP coach herself, and Dr. Niamh E. Mourton, Senior Manager of MATP for Special Olympics International. This webinar gave us a broad overview of what MATP is, who it is for, and how we can implement it in our programs.

JR is joined by Bobby Jones, someone who has been connected with Special Olympics for over 25 years now. Listen as JR sits down with a man of many talents.

The Special Olympics Coach Webinar Series, presented by Gallagher, is back for 2023!

Former Special Olympics Athlete and current Ambassador Aliyas Sargento & current athlete, Jaeden Binion, sit down with JR. The two talk about their experiences with Special Olympics and their great friendship that formed as a result.

A Special Olympics St. Kitts and Nevis Athlete Leader brings together students of all abilities through Unified football.

Superstar athlete Monty Briggs and coach Chad Williams join JR for the Agents of Inclusion Podcast. The three discuss Monty's favorite memories of winning the State Championship and what inspires him to be great.

This episode was taped live under the big top of the UniverSoul Circus while based in the National Harbor! Prior to the show, JR sat down with Special Olympics athlete Joe Woodland of the DMV to detail his time as a Special Olympics athlete.