Special Olympics Athlete Leadership
There are over 50,000 athlete leaders in the world. We offer training to interested athletes who are looking to advance their leadership skills and take on additional responsibilities as athlete leaders. Through Athlete Leadership, athletes have opportunities to share their stories and what Special Olympics means to them, promote healthy behaviors, and be a voice for others.
Athlete Leadership
There are over 50,000 athlete leaders in the world. We offer training to interested athletes who are looking to advance their leadership skills and take on additional responsibilities as an athlete leader. Through Athlete Leadership, athletes have the opportunity to share their stories and what Special Olympics means to them, promote healthy behaviors, and be a voice for others in their programs.
Athlete Leadership Introductory Courses
We offer two introductory courses for athletes beginning their Athlete Leadership journey. Those courses include Introduction to Athlete Leadership and Understanding Athlete Leadership. We offer each of these courses virtually twice a year.
Next Steps
There are three tracks an athlete leader can take following the introductory courses. Each of the tracks includes additional training and a specific role with the SONH organization. Click on each button below to learn more about the roles.
Get Started
If you have an athlete interested in getting involved with Athlete Leadership, please contact Mary Conroy at MaryC@sonh.org or by phone at 603-770-4055.