Athlete Leadership University (ALU) is a learning experience, through a series of college-style courses, designed for Special Olympics Colorado athletes. ALU helps athletes build confidence and learn leadership skills to create meaningful change in society. With the support of volunteer mentors, athletes go through the core leadership courses and then select a specific major to study.
Athlete Leadership allows Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) athletes to help shape the future of the Special Olympics movement and ensure all people with intellectual disabilities have the opportunity to participate in sports training and competition that is fun and fair. Athlete Leadership programs train athletes to serve in meaningful leadership roles other than, or in addition to, sports. Special Olympics Colorado currently provides multiple opportunities for athletes to serve as leaders, and we are constantly searching for ways to make our programs more athlete-led.
Athlete leaders are the cornerstone of the Special Olympics movement. Using the experience and skills they have gained through leadership programming, athletes spread inclusion to their communities through curated speaking engagements, law enforcement fundraisers and much more.
In this workshop, participants will learn how to handle difficult emotions, what to do when they feel disappointed, and how to use self-acceptance to handle disappointment. Participants will practice their skills and will be provided with resources to continue practicing their skills at home after the session.
In this workshop, participants will learn about what it means to advocate, using their strengths to help others, and steps to practice self-advocacy. Participants will practice their skills and will be provided with resources to continue practicing their skills at home after the session. Athletes must be 16 years or older to attend the workshop.
Athlete Leadership Senior Manager
(720) 359-3113
Email: easlin@specialolympicsco.org
Athlete Leadership Specialist & Administrative Assistant
Email: amcneese@specialolympicsco.org
