Athlete Leadership
We are committed to developing and involving athletes as leaders. Athlete Leadership empowers athletes to develop leadership skills and utilize their voices and abilities to undertake meaningful leadership roles, influence change in the Special Olympics movement and create inclusive communities around the world. As athletes gain the confidence that comes with achievement, they feel empowered and ready to take on new challenges to make use of all their abilities.
What is Athlete Leadership?
Special Olympics Athlete Leadership allows athletes to explore opportunities for greater participation in our movement beyond sports training and competition.
Special Olympics New Hampshire athlete leaders help spread the message and vision of the movement as well as the benefits they have gained by participating in Special Olympics. As leaders and message-bearers of the movement, our athlete leaders communicate the powerful declarations of hope, acceptance, dignity, and courage of Special Olympics athletes around the world.
How can volunteers support with athlete leadership?
Are you interested in volunteering at our athlete leadership training or becoming on ongoing mentor for athlete leaders across the state or in your own community? You can get started by completing these steps to become a Local Program Volunteer and reaching out to Shelby at ShelbyC@sonh.org or (603) 933-1093.
Get Started as an Athlete Leader?
If you an athlete interested in learning more about athlete leadership or if you know of an athlete interested in getting involved with Athlete Leadership, please contact: