Training

Athletes are the core of the Special Olympics movement. Special Olympics strives to create new and innovative programming that gives us all the opportunity to Inspire Greatnesstm.

Special Olympics Palm Beach County has one of the largest athlete programs in the State of Florida with more than 1,000 participants currently enrolled. In addition to having a great time, a recent Yale University study found that Special Olympics Athletes benefit from:

• Improved physical fitness and sports skills
• Enhanced self-confidence and social competency
  
• Greater readiness for employment
  
• Better preparation for independent living
  
• Increased ability to make personal decisions
  
• Improved friendships and family relationships
  

Both on and off the playing field Special Olympics provides training for life.

Specific Independent Program Information

Please call the Special Olympics office in Lake Worth at 561-588-5035 to register all athletes for any training. If there are no athletes registered for a particular program that program will be canceled and the coach will not be at the training center.

Additionally, if there is anyone interested in a training program that is not listed here, please call Ryan at 561-588-5035, Ext #2.

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