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Coach Ann Marie Dawes Marks 20 Years of Inspiring Special Olympics Athletes

Coach Ann Marie Dawes has dedicated 20 years to coaching Special Olympics athletes, helping them grow in skill and confidence. A Hall of Fame coach and passionate mentor, she continues to inspire.

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Coach Mike's Heroic Hamstring-Tearing Touchdown Seals Gold for New Bedford at Gillette

Coach Mike Trainor's heroic, hamstring-tearing touchdown sealed gold for New Bedford's Special Olympics team at Gillette, capping a tough season with heart, teamwork, and an unforgettable win.

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Justin’s Journey: How one Facebook message changed the course of his life

A Facebook message changed Justin’s life, launching him into Special Olympics MA as a Unified Partner. This initial volunteer role evolved into a rewarding career, fueling his passion for helping individuals with intellectual disabilities.

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Coach Spotlight - Micah Barshay

Micah is extremely dedicated to all of the athletes and the program. He is kind, encourages us to work hard, and is very supportive.

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Coach Spotlight - Kate Dyer

I’ve known Kate for almost 20 years. I have always admired the way she works with all of her athletes, teaching them not only the rules of the game but on how to be good people.

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Coach Spotlight - James Sheridan

Jim has been very active as a coach and assistant coach for many years, covering all of our sports year round including flag football, basketball, softball and now with football, soccer skills, and cornhole.

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2020 National Coaches Day - Ted Canty

This an dedication about my coach Ted. Ted lives with his elderly parents, while working a very busy job, and still finds the time to help us out with our Special Olympics team.

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2020 National Coaches Day - Andrew Christopher

Andrew came to us without any connection to Special Olympics or a Special Olympics athlete. He chose to join us, as an assistant floor hockey coach, because he wanted to make a difference.

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2020 National Coaches Day – Tyrone Hicks

This year for National Coaches Day we are recognizing three outstanding Special Olympics Massachusetts coaches.

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From Athlete to Coach

The experience of being a coach taught me how to pass along my experience to others, see the development of one or more athletes, and giving them something to learn about when playing that sport.

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Meet Xtra Mile 2019 Boston Marathon Runner Abbie Kaiser

Abbie Kaiser grew up in Portland, Oregon, and now lives in Boston, Massachusetts. At one time running was just a hobby, but now she trains more seriously and does other things in her free time.

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