Meet Coach News

Peter holding a thumbs up with fellow athlete
18
June

Meet Coach Peter De Marchi

Special Olympics BC – Burnaby coach Peter De Marchi believes in the transformative power of sport. In his 14 years as a coach for SOBC, he has seen...

Jennifer Knoll headshot
16
May

Meet Coach Jennifer Knoll

Coaching for Special Olympics is the best thing that SOBC – Port Alberni’s Jennifer Knoll feels she has ever done. She has been involved with SOBC for...

Laura Murphy self-portrait
17
April

Meet Coach Laura Murphy

Special Olympics – Vernon coach Laura Murphy has quickly embraced the inclusivity and empowerment of Special Olympics. Involved for over two years...

Stanley Chang self-portrait
01
January

Meet Coach Stanley Chang

Special Olympics BC – Richmond’s Stanley Chang has been a dedicated coach for over eight years, helping change the lives of athletes with intellectual...

Tracy Boyd self portrait
06
December

Meet Coach Tracy Boyd

For over five years, SOBC – Langley's Tracy Boyd has proudly coached Special Olympics athletes, empowering them through the joy of sport.

Boyd is...

Janny Jung portrait
06
November

Meet Coach Janny Jung

Changing lives with Special Olympics BC since 1999, Janny Jung is a dedicated coach for SOBC – Vernon who passionately mentors athletes and fellow...

Randy James self portrait
07
September

Meet Coach Randy James

Throughout his three decades of involvement with Special Olympics, SOBC – Comox Valley coach and Local Coordinator Randy James has enjoyed the...

Gale Jones and Torben Schuffert holding their SOBC awards
13
August

Meet Coach Gale Jones

As a Special Olympics coach, Gale Jones says she gets great joy out of being part of a life-affirming and confidence-building group.

Jones, a valued...