Athlete Spokesperson
The role of an Athlete Spokesperson is to promote, educate, and inform others about the mission, benefits, and direction of Special Olympics. It goes beyond giving public speeches and interviews, it is about spreading the word about the Special Olympics movement through different outlets.
The purpose of the Athlete Spokesperson training course is to train athletes the required leadership skills that will allow them to participate effectively as spokespeople.
The purpose of the Athlete Spokesperson training course is to train athletes the required leadership skills that will allow them to participate effectively as spokespeople.
Athlete Spokesperson
Athletes will learn to promote, educate, and inform others about the mission, benefits, and direction of Special Olympics.
How to use these resources (video)
A step by step guide on how to use the Athlete Spokesperson 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 - A4 (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