Introduction To Athlete Leadership

Event Details

In Special Olympics Athlete Leadership, we partner with athlete leaders to educate people about the abilities of our athletes, provide leadership and skill training for athletes to be successful and
support them in leadership roles inside and outside the movement.

This course is an overview of what it means to be an athlete leader.  It serves as a guide to help athletes make decision about their future roles and training in athlete leadership using interactive exercises.  This course should be taken prior to any other courses.

Registration Information

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Supporting Documents

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Who We Are

Special Olympics is a global organization that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport, every day around the world.  Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports for more than 23,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and 13,000 Young Athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities.  Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, allowing them to realize their full potential in sports and in life.  Special Olympics programs enhance physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, social skills and encourage family and community support.