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I have been a coach for 10 years, but it wasn't until last year that I discovered the joy of being a unified partner when I participated in bocce with one of my athletes, and it culminated with a gold medal at the state games. What a joy to see how my athlete gave 110 percent, and letting the other students know how much fun it was playing with coach! Now I have several other athletes excited about bowling this year with a unified partner! It truly can make a difference in the lives of these students to get involved as a unified partner, and I am encouraging all my teachers to give it a try! ~ Bob Steele
“Being involved in Special Olympics is like no other! Every event leads to a new experience! It is truly one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. We have some of the best athletes, coaches, and volunteers in the state! I encourage people to come out and see what we are all about.” ~ Kimberly McHugh
“I’ve been coaching Special Olympics for 12 years and a unified partner in basketball and track for 10-11 of those 12 years. I coach power-lifting, bocce, basketball, bowling, and track. I have also coached soccer in years past. My whole family has been involved with Special Olympics. It has been a wonderful part of our lives.” ~ Dave Seefeldt
“I love being a coach with Special Olympics. I coach bowling, bocce, and basketball. It’s one of the best things I’ve ever been a part of. I find the whole experience very rewarding.” ~ Valerie Jordan
“I’m a unified partner with GJHS and going to state and winning the gold in the 4 x 400 unified relay was an awesome experience. I am entering my third year of being a partner. I love being a part of Special Olympics.” ~ Sammy Steding
“I’ve been a unified partner in swimming, basketball, and track. I absolutely love it! I also volunteer every chance I get at other events. The athletes are very competitive and they demonstrate what hard-work and dedication is all about. I am entering my third year of volunteering with Special Olympics.” ~Ansley Warner
“I was blown away with the competitive nature of the athletes during basketball season. That was my first experience as a unified partner and I liked it so much I joined a unified relay team the next season.” ~ Nick Turner
“I’ve been a judge at county and state level competitions in power-lifting, a unified partner in golf, and volunteer during County Summer Games in Bartow. It has been a pleasure to witness the joy and happiness the athletes experience while competing in these events. I feel very privileged to be a part of Special Olympics.” ~ Larry Glenn, Jr.
“Special Olympics State Summer Games was unbelievable. This is some of the most fun I’ve ever had with a class. This was my first time getting involved with Special Olympics and it was remarkable. Kimberly, the county coordinator, helped me through the entire process. I had no idea coaching could be so fun.” ~ Tina Cohen
“Polk County Special Olympics golf is number one!!!!” ~ Zane Warner
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