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Beyond the Vision Athlete Leadership
Presenter:<br>
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Welcome to Athlete Leadership “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” Presenter’s Name 2 | Beyond the Vision<br>
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Athlete Leadership Encouraging athletes to take meaningful positions of influence and leadership throughout the organization to help determine policy and set direction 3 | Beyond the Vision United States
Athlete Input Council<br>
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Beyond the Vision Video 4 | Beyond the Vision<br>
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Roles for Athlete Leaders 5 | Beyond the Vision<br>
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How Athlete Leadership Starts Providing training for coaches, volunteers & parents as they welcome athletes in their new roles. 6 | Beyond the Vision Provide training for athletes, volunteers and parents for their new roles<br>
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Sometimes…
They don’t think we can do it
They need to learn to believe in our abilities
They need to remember that they are there to help us … and not do the work for us 7 | Beyond the Vision Why is training for volunteers, parents, and coaches important?<br>
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8 | Beyond the Vision How do athletes get training?<br>
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More Confidence
At work
At home
In the community More Knowledge
About Special Olympics
Public speaking
Technology 9 | Beyond the Vision Better Social Skills
Interacting with a variety of people
Respecting opinions of others
Advocating for other athletes
Listening What does Athlete Leadership do for athletes?<br>
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What can athletes do for Special Olympics? Educate others
Change attitudes
Raise money
Recruit new athletes and volunteers
Mentor new athlete leaders
Help staff and volunteers 10 | Beyond the Vision<br>
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Key to Success Respect athletes as partners in your Special Olympics experience. 11 | Beyond the Vision Value athlete opinions and preferences<br>
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What does it take to start? Commit today to making Athlete Leadership an important part of your Program
Use these materials to familiarize your staff, Board and volunteers with Athlete Leadership
Offer Leadership training for interested Athletes … Knowledge is power!
Start listening to athletes – conduct an Input Council soon 12 | Beyond the Vision<br>
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Ready; Set; Go! As you make your next steps to start or expand Athlete Leadership … remember, we are here to help you! 13 | Beyond the Vision<br>
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Thank you for learning more about Athlete Leadership 14 | Beyond the Vision<br>
