YOUNG ATHLETES
Early Play That Builds Skills for Life
YOUNG ATHLETES
GETTING YOUNG CHILDREN MOVING, LEARNING, AND GROWING TOGETHER
GETTING YOUNG CHILDREN MOVING, LEARNING, AND GROWING TOGETHER
of athletes experience improved self confidence.
Young Athletes.
SEE YOUNG ATHLETES IN ACTION
Get a closer look at how Young Athletes helps children build skills, confidence, and connections through play. This video shows how the program works across different settings and highlights the impact it has on children, families, and communities.
RESOURCES
Guides to support every step
Explore the following resources designed to help you bring the Young Athletes program to life. From activity guides and lesson materials to equipment and at‑home tools, everything you need is here to help children learn, play, and grow with confidence.
Guides
At Home Quick Tips
Guide for Families
This resource provides an overview of how to enhance the Young Athletes experience.
Flash Cards
Help keep things fresh by giving your young athlete an opportunity to select the activities they are most interested in doing.
Curriculum Cards
A structured, easy‑to-follow set of lesson plans that guide each session with activities, timing, and skill focus, helping you lead engaging, skill‑building experiences week by week.
Activity Tracker
Equipment
SOSC Young Athletes Equipment Kit
Equipment kits provide the tools used in Young Athletes activities, helping children focus on each skill. Simple alternatives can also be used at home. SOSC offers kits and can connect you with partner vendors for easy ordering.
Additional Resources
Special Olympics International
Equipment kits provide the tools used in Young Athletes activities, helping children focus on each skill. Simple alternatives can also be used at home. SOSC offers kits and can connect you with partner vendors for easy ordering.
Contact Us!
Young Athletes in Schools
Region 1 (San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura Counties)
Ryan Grabow
Region 2 (Los Angeles, Kern, Inyo Counties)
Region 4 (Orange County)
Andrew Wakamoto
Region 5 (San Diego, Imperial Counties)
Audrey Fassett
HQ (Long Beach)
