Athlete Representative
Athletes need to drive Special Olympics work. To achieve this, there needs to be athlete representation on all leadership groups. Athlete Representatives help set policy, make recommendations for continuous improvement, introduce new ideas, and implement those ideas to improve local programming.
The purpose of the training is to equip athlete leaders with leadership skills that allow them to participate effectively as Athlete Representatives.
The purpose of the training is to equip athlete leaders with leadership skills that allow them to participate effectively as Athlete Representatives.
Athlete Representative
Athletes will learn how to help set policy, make improvement recommendations, introduce new ideas, and implement those ideas.
How to use these resources (video)
A step by step guide on how to use the Athlete Representative resources.
Independent Activities
These workbooks were created for athletes looking for leadership activities to do on their own. Whether you are brand new to Athlete Leadership or you have taken similar courses before, these workbooks will walk you through a wide range of activities and reflection questions.
Workbook (PDF)
Being a leader on your own is one thing, but leading a team is a different experience. Explore what it means to engage others even when you disagree with them and identify ways to improve your skills.
Workbook (PPTX)
Being a leader on your own is one thing, but leading a team is a different experience. Explore what it means to engage others even when you disagree with them and identify ways to improve your skills.
Resources for Programs