Special Olympics Pennsylvania - Greater Philadelphia Region

10/08/2026

Coaches play a major role and we want to show what Special Olympic coach McKenzie Shaffer brings to her soccer team during the 2026 USA Games in Minnesota where she guided her team to win bronze. ⚽️🥉

Here, she leads her team to play soccer at the USA Games. She motivates her team to improve on the next games. She praises her athletes for their hard work on the field. She gives them advise on what to improve and tells them the gameplan on what to do next.

Coaches play a vital role in our community guiding athletes achieve their goals. Start becoming a coach/volunteer by signing up in our website below.

Become a Coach/Volunteer: https://specialolympicspa.org/volunteer/

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10/07/2026

Coaches play an important role and we want to acknowledge Special Olympic coach McKenzie Shaffer. She is a soccer PA coach who went to the 2026 USA Games in Minnesota where she led her team to win bronze. ⚽️🥉

She talks about her experience and how she started coaching at Special Olympics. Her coaching play a huge role in driving the community. Athletes got to learn and have opportunities because of her involvement. She learned and grew from the experience throughout Special Olympics.

Coaches play an important role in our community guiding athletes achieve their goals. Start becoming a coach/volunteer by signing up in our website below.

Become a Coach/Volunteer: https://specialolympicspa.org/volunteer/

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10/07/2026

You never know the difference you can make in someone’s life. Special Olympics coaches turn ordinary moments into extraordinary ones by simply being there. Giving advice or lending a helping hand. Listening, encouraging, growing. That’s what it’s all about.

On this National Coaches Day, and every day, we are eternally grateful to our volunteers for the positive impact they have within and beyond the disability community.

If you’d like to learn more about how you can become a coach in your area, visit specialolympicspa.org.

Become a Coach/Volunteer: https://specialolympicspa.org/volunteer/

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10/06/2026

YOU LOVE TO SEE IT!!!! 💖

10/06/2026

HAPPY NATIONAL COACHES DAY! 🎊

Special Olympics Pennsylvania would not exist without the unwavering passion, dedication and support that our coaches provide to our athletes every single day.

We're honored and excited to celebrate this special day with everyone who helps improve the lives of people with intellectual disabilities in our community.

If you're interested in becoming a coach, visit specialolympicspa.org to learn more about how you can change the game! Link to more in our bio!

10/06/2026

HAPPY NATIONAL COACHES DAY! 🎊

Special Olympics Pennsylvania would not exist without the unwavering passion, dedication and support that our coaches provide to our athletes every single day.

We're honored and excited to celebrate this special day with everyone who helps improve the lives of people with intellectual disabilities in our community.

If you're interested in becoming a coach, visit www.specialolympicspa.org to learn more about how you can change the game!

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10/05/2026

Tomorrow is National Coaches Day, but the impact Coaches have on the work we do deserves to be celebrated all month long. And that's what we intend to do. Did you know you can be coach in Special Olympics?

Let's give athletes for opportunities to grow within sports. Your volunteerism as a coach can make a positive impact on athletes. Whether it's Unified or traditional, you can help athletes compete and guide them through sports. Sign up today.

Become a Coach/Volunteer: https://specialolympicspa.org/volunteer-sports/

10/05/2026

Congratulations to all the athletes at Eastern Fall Sectionals. Thank You to WFMZ for covering the Fall Sectionals. All the athletes did amazing and the volunteers at DeSales University did amazing for supporting the Fall sectionals.

More than 600 athletes are participating in this competition, and organizers said the impact is felt beyond the court.

10/03/2026

Winter Sports Season sign-ups are here, and we want YOU to be a part of it! Special Olympics Pennsylvania is ready for an action-packed season full of your favorite winter sports!

Find your training site: https://specialolympicspa.org/sports/?season=winter 🏂❄️

10/02/2026

Sign-ups are open for the Polar Plunge. ❄️ Gather your friends, family, and colleagues and support our community. Every plunge raises funds to provide athletes and coaches with life changing experiences. Find the nearest plunge event near you by using the link below.

Find your nearest event and register at: https://plungepa.org/