SOCO Street Team

Presenting the SOCO Street Team

Special Olympics Colorado Athletes tell their stories as part of our social media and photography team. While attending competitions and events in their region they interview their fellow athletes, coaches, and more. They provide a unique insight into what it’s like to attend sporting events and competitions and have fun!

Andrew Bigger Plaskett

Andrew Bigger Plaskett

Southeast Regional Representative
Years with SOCO: 11 years
Favorite thing to do outside of sports: Hangout with family and friends, go to the movies, play b-ball, work out, and lastly listen to music.
SOCO Street Team Member Kyle

Kyle Emery

Northeast Regional Representative
Years with SOCO: 18 years
Favorite thing to do outside of sports: I love to go hiking with my dog in my free time or play basketball.
SOCO Street Team member Haleigh Bates

Haleigh Bates

Denver Regional Representative
Years with SOCO: 10 years
Favorite thing to do outside of sports: My favorite thing to do outside of SOCO is to vacation in Mexico.
SOCO Street Team Member Anna

Anna Mercado

Western Regional Representative
Years with SOCO: 22 years
Favorite thing to do outside of sports: My favorite thing to do outside of Special Olympics is making homemade tortillas, watching WWE wrestling, volunteering at my church, and doing my day program.
SOCO Street Team Member Connor Long

Connor Long

Northeast Regional Representative
Years with SOCO: 17 years
Favorite thing to do outside of sports: I enjoy acting & modeling, speaking as an advocate, singing the national anthem, cycling, video games, and cooking.
SOCO Street Team Member Marissa Powers

Marissa Powers

Denver Regional Representative
Years with SOCO: 14 years
Favorite thing to do outside of sports: My favorite thing to do outside of Special Olympics is painting and playing my Nintendo Switch, and shopping at the mall.