Tag: Post – Basketball
Lindsay Kautiainen: SOSC’s Ray of Sunshine
By Tierra Wilson Lindsay, like many other Special Olympics Athletes, enjoyed playing sports as a child but was not sure how she could play in a safe space. 23 years ...
Colbert Williams: A Fierce Competitor and Passionate Vons Employee
By Rachel Bialkin Since 1988, Colbert Williams has been a passionate athlete and fierce competitor with Special Olympics Southern California. Colbert has participated in sports such as basketball, skiing, volleyball, ...
SOSC Creates Virtual Sports Leagues So Athletes Can Stay in the Game During the Pandemic
Special Olympics Southern California launched Virtual Sports Leagues so athletes can stay active, socialize and participate on a team, and compete safely during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Athletes will have ...
INSIDE SOSC: Special Olympics is a Family Affair for Athlete Joselyn Bermudez and Her Parents
By Emma Vandine When it comes to involvement with Special Olympics, athlete Joselyn Bermudez and her family demonstrate how there is no such thing as “too busy” or “too involved.” ...
INSIDE SOSC: How SOSC Changed Jered Naccarato’s Life
By Marvin Poquiz Jered Naccarato remembers making nightly visits to the casino as a way to pass the time when we wasn’t sitting at home and watching TV. He knew ...
INSIDE SOSC: Spring Gets Going
Editor’s note: This post has been updated as of April 3 amid growing concern of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Dream House Raffle The first early-bird deadline for the annual Dream ...
From Student to Mentor
Mike Dyer wants to help Special Olympics Southern California athletes reach the same thrills he experienced during his time as an athlete. A right shoulder injury in 2018 and a ...
INSIDE SOSC: Volunteer Referee Makes the Right Call
By Ryan Lefever Being a referee, you have to make the right call at the right time and for Harlan Gathright, making the call to get involved with Special Olympics ...
INSIDE SOSC: August Events Heat Up
The first half of August has been loaded with bowling season competitions, thrilling fundraisers and even some street hoops action featuring Special Olympics Southern California athletes. Bowling Season Rolls Along ...
INSIDE SOSC: Beth Selbe Lends More Than a Hand in San Diego Area
Beth Selbe does more than just coach Special Olympics Southern California athletes in the San Diego area. She’s also helping mold the next wave of athlete advocates. Beth is the ...