Special Olympics ALPs (Athlete Leadership Programs)

So this past weekend, I went to Fulton, Missouri, with my dad to attend to ALPs program, that Special Olympics Missouri offer. You might be asking what is ALPs...if you don't know what ALPs is, please allow me to explain it. Okay, so ALPs, stands for Athlete Leadership Programs. Not many states offer this program...or not I know of. So basically it is, like you can take classes for the whole weekend, (usually Friday-Sunday) Athlete Leadership Programs (ALPs) provides training for athletes who wish to expand their role in Special Olympics Missouri to much more than just on the field of competition. (it is also like going to college) My dad was my mentor this time. And I really appreciate it! To attend Alps, an athlete needs to have a mentor. This is my second time to participate in this program, and the class I took was Global Messenger II. That class is 8 hours.It was a long day, but I enjoyed the knowledge that class offered, my goal is to get better giving speeches about Special Olympics Missouri. I also enjoyed seeing some of my friends this past weekend, and meeting new people. If you are athlete in Special Olympics Missouri and want to know about this program, please PM me or visit this website https://somo.org/alps . I really recommend this program! Here are some pic over the weekend! And my major is Technology, I really hope one day I can take pictures for them! That is my goal!

I'm giving a speech in the Global Messenger 2 class

my fellow classmates 

where this ALPs was located, thank you so much William Woods University! 

My name tag! 

New Athletes leaders

My dad and i working on my speech

Welcome to the new Athlete Leaders! 

Our mentors asking us questions

my fellow athlete leaders in class 

Bowling Tournament KC Metro at Lunar Bowl Blue Springs 11-4-17

Today was Special Olympics Missouri Bowling 🎳 Tournament!! I was glad my brother and I did not have to bowl until 1pm. When we got at the bowling alley, it was very crowded! It was so nice to see a lot of people out! Everyone did an awesome job!! My brother got gold!! So he’s going to state!! I’m so happy for him! I got 4th place, but I was really happy about my second score because I went over my average!! I was very proud about that! I made some mistakes and I know what I did wrong, I’m planning to work on it and try again next year! Basketball is up next! Woohoo!!🏀🏀🏀🏀 I saw some of my friends today and here is some pics below, please enjoy! 

First meeting of Team MO for the USA Games 2018

09-16-17

Today Jesse and I went to Jefferson City to have a meeting for Team MO for the Special Olympics USA Games 2018! We got told some great information. We learned the MO chant. We also got to know which events we will be doing at the USA games. And we also got to know which exercising we should be doing. Can't wait for the next meeting which is in December. "Show me Show me Show me, MO MO MO"

Special Olympics Missouri Track & Field Team

Special Olympics Missouri Swimming Team

Special Olympics Missouri Softball Team

Special Olympics Missouri Power Lifting Team

Special Olympics Missouri Golf Team

Special Olympics Missouri Bocce Team

Special Olympics Missouri Basketball Team

Special Olympics  Missouri Bowling Team

Royals clinic 9-8-17

This is our (my brother Jesse & I)  second year to participate in KC Royals Clinic. Special Olympics Kansas and Special Olympics Missouri athletes come and scrimmage with some royals players, get autographs and pics done with the KC Royal players. I love when I see the smiling faces on the athletes when the KC Royal players come and greet us and play with us. My brother really enjoyed it, he is a 100%  KC Royals fan!! Can't wait for next year! Below you will see some pic my dad & I took.

Bocce area tournament 9-10-17

Today my brother and I had our first bocce tournament!! And we love it! The weather wasn't too bad either. There were a lot of people, I didn't realize how many people they would be. Bocce is like bowling but except on grass. I saw a lot of friends there, so that was comforting. At the end of the day, I got GOLD and my brother got BRONZE!! Whoohoo! Everyone did a GREAT job! I wasn't expecting to take a gold home! So I was surprise at that! We already decided we are going to do bocce next year and with unfied partners too! It was a great day!