I’m accustomed to seeing coaches successfully communicate with Special Olympics athletes. I’ve run the Summer Games soccer venue for 12 years now, and I’ve witnessed the full array of responses from athletes, both to coaches and officials.
What I saw this past weekend, however, was one of the best pre-game speeches I’ve ever witnessed.
A 70+ year old coach sat down a group of competitors likely ranging from 25-59, and explained the tactics of the upcoming game.