Coach 2 Coach
Becoming a Special Olympics coach is more than just teaching sports -- it's about making a real difference in athletes' lives. It takes passion, empathy, understanding and drive. Watch these testimonials from our Special Olympics Pennsylvania coaches to learn more about just what it means to be a coach in our movement!
What's the best part about being a coach?
How do you feel when your team has success?
What's your advice to a new coach?
How has coaching impacted your life outside of sports?
Tell us your favorite coaching story.
Interact with your athletes. Get to know them. Be their friend. Learn what they like. Have fun and joke around.
It makes me really excited to see athletes achieve their goals. Because sometimes they don’t believe in themselves. But I do.
It’s taught me leadership. And how to value each individual more - their strengths and weaknesses.
