This Is Athlete Leadership - PowerPoint Presentation

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Definition of Athlete Leadership 2| This Is Athlete Leadership Athlete Congress Allowing athletes to choose HOW and in what ROLE they participate in Special Olympics

BrainstormTell us about what choices you get to make at home-work or school ClothesHair cutHow you treat othersTo become an Athlete Leader 3 | This Is Athlete Leadership

BrainstormTell us about the choices you get to make about your Special Olympics Program4 | This Is Athlete Leadership

Further Defining Athlete Leadership 5 Encouraging athletes to take meaningful positions of influence and leadership throughout the organization to help determine policy and set direction | This Is Athlete Leadership

Meaningful RoleWhat is an Example of an Athlete in a Meaningful Role? Help with fundraisingTeach other athletes to volunteerHave a voice in Special Olympics at all levelsBe an assistant coach 6 | This Is Athlete Leadership

Name this Role 7 Conduct Radio Interviews | This Is Athlete Leadership

What role does he have?8 Be a Coach | This Is Athlete Leadership

What is this athlete doing? 9 Promote the Program | This Is Athlete Leadership

Further Defining Athlete Leadership 10 Providing training for coaches, volunteers & parents as they welcome athletes in their new roles David and Sam teach “Fruit salad” | This Is Athlete Leadership

Athlete Leadership and You Ask yourself, as a volunteer or Program leaderWhy should I get involved with Athlete Leadership?What will it do for me?How will it benefit others? 11 | This Is Athlete Leadership

Why is training for volunteers, parents & coaches important? Program leaders don’t think athletes can do itEveryone needs to learn to believe in athletes’ abilitiesStaff, volunteers and families need to remember that they are there to help us but not do the work FOR us12 | This Is Athlete Leadership

What can Athlete Leadership do for athletes? ConfidenceAt school and on the jobFacing fearsSelf-respectSelf-worth 13 | This Is Athlete Leadership

What else can Athlete Leadership do for athletes? KnowledgeLearn public speakingLearn to use technologyBuild leadership skillsLearn sports rules 14 | This Is Athlete Leadership

What else can Athlete Leadership do for athletes? Social skillsListeningRespecting others while they are talkingRespecting opinions of othersAdvocating for other athletes 15 | This Is Athlete Leadership

What can athletes do for Athlete Leadership? SpokespersonSpeak to others about Special OlympicsSpeak to companies to raise moneyWhat else? 16 | This Is Athlete Leadership

What else can athletes do for Athlete Leadership? Teacher/InstructorBecome an Athlete Leadership Course instructorHelp recruit other Athlete LeadersWhat else? 17 | This Is Athlete Leadership

What else can athletes do for Athlete Leadership? Be a Good Role ModelShow other athlete the right way to do thingsHelp younger athletesFill in gaps when volunteers are needed. 18 | This Is Athlete Leadership

Existing Athlete Leadership Roles 19 How many roles exist that Athlete Leaders can fill? | This Is Athlete Leadership

Existing Athlete Leadership Roles 20 | This Is Athlete Leadership Global Messenger or Reporter Athletes as Coaches or Officials Input Councils or Athlete Congress Athletes as Volunteers Games Management Team Members Athletes as Helpers or Advocates Athletes as Fundraisers Athletes as Course Instructors Athletes on Boards or Committees

Basic Athlete Leadership Philosophies 21| This Is Athlete Leadership Respect athletes as equal partners in your Special Olympics experience Value athlete opinions and preferences

Basic Athlete Leadership Philosophies 22| This Is Athlete Leadership Listen! Take the time to be sure you understand when athletes speak to you Whenever possible, involve athletes in your work via leadership positions that are meaningful in the office, at games, at events, at fundraisers

Why should Programs start Athlete Leadership? 23| This Is Athlete Leadership Do you have all the volunteers you need? Athletes make excellent volunteers if you let them Do you need to raise money? Global Messengers and athlete leaders are the best fundraisers you can possibly have

Feedback24 | This Is Athlete Leadership

Feedback 25 What is one thing you’d like to see improved in your Special Olympics Program? | This Is Athlete Leadership

Governance – Input Councils 26 You just had an Input Council! Plenty of ideas How to accomplish the change Athlete involvement | This Is Athlete Leadership

How Do We Get Started?The following video portrays what many athlete leaders are capable Beyond the Vision …A Video Produced by Special Olympics Indiana Athlete Leaders27 | This Is Athlete Leadership

Lets Get Started! Learn about Athlete LeadershipRecruit a facilitator/helperOffer trainingAsk other athletes what they think! Questions?28 | This Is Athlete Leadership

Mission Statement and Purpose The Mission of Special OlympicsTo provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.The Purpose of Athlete Leadership The purpose of Athlete Leadership is empowering 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. ~ Athlete Leadership Summit, Pennsylvania, USA, October 2013 29 | This Is Athlete Leadership

Athlete Leadership transforms individuals from receiving services to individuals providing services SHOW ME THE ATHLETE! 30 | This Is Athlete Leadership