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Coaches

Special Olympics Coach Webinar Series 2021, presented by Gallagher Knowing your Athlete (webinar, 23rd September; Workshop, 28th September); Reflective Practice (Webinar 30th September; Workshop, 5th October); Developing the whole person (Webinar, 7th October; Workshop, 12th October); Coaching Philosophy (Webinar, 14th October; Workshop, 19th October); Managing well-being (Webinar, 21st October, Workshop, 26th October), Final Week Webinar - Topic to be confirmed (Webinar - 28th October).
Community Impact

Special Olympics Coach Webinar Series 2021, presented by Gallagher

A short announcement of the Special Olympics Coach Webinar Series 2021, presented by Gallagher.
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Community Impact

Special Olympics Coach Erica Milliron Showcases Family-Type Atmosphere Through Sports and School

Special Olympics Pennsylvania head coach Erica Milliron might not be as experienced as other Special Olympics coaches, but she still understands the importance of Special Olympics Unified Sports® and the lessons it teaches students.
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Young man swings his racket in a backhand to hit a tennis ball.
In the News

Special Olympics and International Tennis Federation Publish Second E-learning Course on ITF Academy

International Tennis Federation and Special Olympics have teamed up again to create a second online course on the ITF Academy.
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Exsaul and Rodrigo sit at a desk next to each other, each holding papers and smiling at the camera.
Athletes

Good Friends

Athlete Ben Collins interviews friend and Unified Youth Leadership pair for International Day of Friendship.
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Coach Amy standing between two athletes outside.
Community Impact

Amy Wiesenhutter Impacts Entire Community with Undeniable Spirit and Passion for Special Olympics

Gazing into the camera with her genuine smile, Amy Wiesenhutter shares the story of how she found her passion for coaching Special Olympics Texas through mentor Patsy Reyna Henry's considerable influence on her life.
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Two instructors at the front of a classroom full of coaches, one instructor is pointing towards a racquet.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Nigeria Coaches Put Unified Sports Training into Action through AirBadminton

Athletes, coaches and Unified partners in Nigeria participate in 21-week Unified Sports® program thanks to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
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Two Special Olympics North Dakota coaches sit on the grass.
Community Impact

Special Olympics North Dakota Coach Teaches Athletes to be Successful Away from the Game

Special Olympics North Dakota head coach David Schultheis has been around the world with Special Olympics. But even with the worldwide experience, Schultheis says his favorite memory actually happened a little closer to home: at a swim meet in North Carolina.
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Athletes

Justin & Caraline’s Story

Justin and Caraline met through Special Olympics New York Coach Brian Tenety’s Unified basketball team in high school. Today, they carry on his legacy of inclusion as teammates and friends—on and off the court.
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In the News

Full Steam Ahead for Special Olympics Invitational Games Malta 2022

The Government of Malta has officially signed its commitment to host the Special Olympics Invitational Games Malta 2022, an event which will see over 450 athletes from across Europe and beyond gather to compete in various sports next year.
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Community Impact

Special Olympics Coach Amber Radford Gets Creative During Pandemic to Keep Athletes Active

Amber Radford, a Special Olympics North Carolina coach, shares how the impact she has on all the athletes affects her. She details her start with the movement.
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