Gallagher

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.

Today, 25 September, Special Olympics recognizes and celebrates its coaches around the world for their efforts in teaching and encouraging athletes through sport and continuing to grow the movement of inclusion!

Recap of the second webinar of the 2022 Coach Webinar Series presented by Gallagher.

Recap of the second webinar of the 2022 Coach Webinar Series presented by Gallagher.

Recap of the second webinar of the 2022 Coach Webinar Series presented by Gallagher.

The first Webinar of the 2022 Coach Webinar Series presented by Gallagher has completed!

As a child, Marie Powell's parents always encouraged her parents to participate in sports.

The 39-year-old’s journey mimics many others’ who find their way to Special Olympics.

For Special Olympics athlete, Chris Teich, confidence ties directly back to a key aspect of the Special Olympics Athlete Oath: Let me win but if I cannot win let me be brave in the attempt