Athlete Leadership Programs (ALPs)
Athlete Leadership Programs (ALPs) train athletes to serve in meaningful leadership roles other than, or in addition to sports. They offer athletes an opportunity to participate as partners in all aspects of the Special Olympics movement in Wisconsin.
If you would like to get involved with ALPs
Click here to fill out an online interest form OR Contact Jeanne Hrovat - email: jhrovat@specialolympicswisconsin.org phone: (800) 552-1324 ext. 206
Goals
of ALPs
- Allow athletes self-determination of how and in what roles they will participate in Special Olympics.
- Provide our athletes with the training and certification, where appropriate, to properly prepare them for success.
- Include athletes in meaningful positions of influence and leadership throughout the organization to help determine policy and set direction.
- Provide training and education for existing leadership as we welcome and encourage athletes in their new roles.
- Recognize athletes' ability to contribute in these roles in a meaningful way by holding them accountable to all Special Olympics Wisconsin policies, rules, and standards.
Benefits
- Better self-confidence
- Help prepare athletes for jobs
- Help prepare athletes to live on their own
- Increased ability to make personal decisions
- Improved friendships and family relationships
Opportunities
- Athletes on the Program Board of Directors
- Athlete Congress or Input Councils
- Athletes as Coaches and Officials
- Athletes as Donors
- Athletes Employed by Special Olympics
- Athletes as Newsletter/Web site Contributors
- Athletes as Global Messengers (Speakers Bureau)
- Athletes on Local, Area or State Committees and Management Teams
- Athletes as Mentors to Other Athletes