
Coach News


Meet Coach Penny Coyle
Thank you, Coach Penny Coyle, for making a difference in the lives of athletes with intellectual disabilities, their families and other volunteers
...Gale Jones wins SOC's Coach of the Year Award
Big congratulations to Special Olympics BC – Smithers coach Gale Jones, deserving winner of Special Olympics Canada’s 2023 Coach of the Year award...

Meet Coach Annabel Stanley
Special Olympics BC – Kelowna’s Annabel Stanley enjoys the SOBC community and the constant fun it brings to her and her athletes. She understands the...

Meet Coach Sandra Schuffert
Special Olympics BC - Smithers coach Sandra Schuffert always comes home with a big smile after coaching her athletes, as she sees her SOBC community...

Meet Coach Jennifer Fyfe
Before getting involved in Special Olympics rhythmic gymnastics, Jennifer Fyfe did not have any experience at all in the sport, let alone with...

Meet Coach Debra Colvin
Debra Colvin says that there is nothing more rewarding than being involved with Special Olympics, as she marvels at how social SOBC athletes are.
Col...

Development programs help SOBC coaches and athletes excel
Special Olympics BC’s dedicated coaches constantly seek to provide the best possible mentorship to athletes with intellectual disabilities. SOBC is...

Meet Coach Cheryl Chan
Cheryl Chan prizes the team spirit shown by Special Olympics BC – Williams Lake bowling athletes.
As the Head Coach for her Local’s bowling team...

Meet Coach Misty Pagliaro
Misty Pagliaro has been involved with Special Olympics BC for over 14 years, providing guidance, motivation, and support to many athletes as a coach...