Blog
Stories featuring our incredible athletes and coaches.
Train 4 Life™ Transformation
Scott Edgar’s Life-Changing Weight-Loss Journey with the Train 4 Life™ Program
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It’s All About the Team for NSC Unified’s Bonn and Ballweber
Rogen Bonn and Unified partner Cole Ballweber share how Unified Sports makes them better
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Jones Competes at Music City Fit Expo, Finishes Second in Strength Exercises
Williamson County's Carter Jones completed 50 deadlifts in one minute at expo
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Testamand siblings shine at Music City Fit Expo
Ashley and Jonathan Testamand participated in Fitness Games
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Davis and Detroit Enjoy Unified Track Partnership
“We love each other...We treat everybody the same.”
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Dream Team's Franz Aspires to be Special Olympics Coach
Franz has competed at the state and national level
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Katselis Brothers Enjoy Experience on Nashville SC Unified Team
Moose and Aristo compete together for first time since childhood recreation leagues
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Match Day Preview: Nashville SC Unified vs Charlotte FC Unified
Nashville SC Unified opens its season against Charlotte FC Unified at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday night
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What I Learned as a Special Olympics Tennessee Intern
From fundraising events to athletic competitions, the Special Olympics community is amazing
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Global Messenger and Athlete Leader Kristy DeCosta Begins Career in Tennessee with Gold
DeCosta has been competing for over 25 years and just brought her talents to Tennessee
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New Faces From Williamson County Join NSC Unified Team
Braden Jenkins and Kathryn Morphy are excited to compete and represent on the pitch
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Fisher Siblings Return to Nashville SC Unified Team
The brother and sister duo enjoyed signing day ceremonies at GEODIS Park
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Music City Blitz Shines Spotlight on Flag Football
Titans coaches surprise athletes on the field before competition
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Harpeth High School Unified Team Overcomes Halftime Deficit to Defeat Powell
Big buckets from athletes and Unified Partners seal victory
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Rutherford County Rockstars Enjoy Unified Experience at Basketball Regionals
Match ends in tie with fellow Unified team from Cheatham County
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Dobyns-Bennett Wins TSSAA Unified Bowling State Championship
Unified team from Kingsport brings home a state title
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Southern Athletic Association Volunteers at Young Athletes New Year Challenge
Student-athletes teach Young Athletes new sports skills
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Special Olympics Gives Hughes Strength and Courage to Lead
Giles and Marshall Counties area athlete is a leader on and off the playing field
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First-time Volunteer Feels the Passion of Being at a Special Olympics Event
Caroline Core of ARCO/Murray volunteered at a Nashville bowling event for the first time
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Valor Collegiate Academies Unified Bowling Team Qualifies for State
Following a third-place finish at Nashville Sectionals, Valor will have a chance at the TSSAA State Championship in January
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Moore: "Do your best and keep thinking positive."
Giles and Marshall County's Patrick Moore is a great representative of Special Olympics
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Upper Cumberland Powerlifters Achieve Six Top Five Finishes at Big Iron Challenge
Katie Thomas completes second competition since beginning in May
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Unified Pair From Southeast Region Enjoy Experience at State Bowling Tournament
Healthy competition and a positive community environment rule the day
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Montgomery Carries Torch at Special Olympics North America Golf Championship and Wins Gold
Wilson County's Kody Montgomery and Unified Partner Michael win gold
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Memphis Gladiators Battle Through Rain to Take Gold at State Flag
Team emphasizes the power of communication, teamwork and joy.
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Bowling With Buddies Brings Young Professionals Board and Athletes Together
Athletes and YPB members hit the lanes weekly
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Unified Pair Competes at State Golf Tournament for First Time
Burtt family qualified at East TN skills to compete at state competition
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Nashville's Webne & Foster Utilize Topgolf Partnership to Train for Golf Tournaments
The duo also competed at the State Golf Tournament where they placed second in their division
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Vanderbilt Football's Bradley Ashmore Coaches at Fit-4-Life®
Ashmore is a Special Olympics Tennessee Anchor Impact Fund athlete
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Over 100 Athletes Screened at MedFest at Lifepoint Health
Athletes received physicals, optical and dental screenings
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Athletes Receive Dental Screenings From TSU and Health Kits From UnitedHealthcare at State Flag Football Tournament
Athletes receive tools for better healthcare thanks to incredible volunteers
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Sumner County Athlete and Belmont Professor Have Built a Lifelong Friendship Through Golf
Dr. Ted Peetz and Emily Cage have been a Unified pair for eight years
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Athletes Serve as Inspiration to Coaches
Rutherford County coach, Michael McCafferty is inspired by Daniel Kiewel every day
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Athletes Utilize Topgolf Partnership to Hone Golf Skills
Access to Topgolf helps athletes stay active in between seasons of other sports
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Holdaway Incredibly Thankful for Opportunities with NSC Unified Team
Unified Sports provides an incredible experience for both athletes and Unified Partners
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Partnership With Topgolf Leads to More Training Opportunities for Athletes
Multi-sport athlete Nick Turner works on his golf game at Topgolf
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Nashville SC Unified Match Day | New England Revolution
The Nashville SC Unified Team is set to take on the New England Revolution Unified Team in a home match at Currey Ingram Academy
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Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics Sets New Record in Winchester
Franklin County Sheriff's Office and friends raise over $8,000 for Special Olympics Tennessee
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Unified Pair From Fayetteville Make Memories Playing Golf
Vaughn and Buck have participated in multiple Special Olympics golf events
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Upper East's Unified Pair Enjoys Golf at East TN Regional
Chris Sontag and Richard Heath claim bronze
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Memphis Athlete Dreams of Opening Special Olympics Gym
Following a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum, Kenny Lurry has a dream to help his community
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Young Volunteers Play a Vital Role in the Success of Special Olympics
Grayson Michael had an incredible experience volunteering at Young Athletes Summer Camp
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Tritt Dreams of Becoming Special Olympics Coach
Fort Loudoun athlete enjoys competing, but also dreams of coaching
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Cheverton Wins Level 5 Individual 18-Hole at East TN Golf Regional
Smoky Mountain Region athlete shot an 84 to win the regional event
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NSC Unified Puts on Incredible Performance but Falls in Chicago
After going up 1-0, and later tying the match 2-2, the Nashville SC Unified Team fell 4-2 to Chicago Fire FC Unified at Solider Field
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Germek Has Nashville SC Unified Team Ready for Rematch Against Chicago
Unified Team set to head to Chicago for another Unified experience
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Claybrooks Family Enjoys Learning New Skills at Young Athletes Summer Camp
Children participated in floor hockey, bowling and more
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Seth Hendrix Wins Alan Bolick Athlete of the Year Award
Cheatham County athlete has represented Tennessee at the national level
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Walker Wins Gold in Three Events at State Summer Games
Kingsport swimmer also enjoys triathlons and running
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Young Athletes Summer Camp Provides a Sibling Connection To Special Olympics
Jenkins family sees tremendous value in Young Athletes programming
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Michael Thomas Has a Passion for Coaching That Goes Beyond the Game
Thomas enjoys witnessing his athletes prepare and execute a gameplan
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Engle Named 2023 Coach of the Year
Melody Engle has served the Special Olympics community for over 45 years
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Bartlett Wins Back-To-Back State Championships in Unified Track
Panthers edged out Northwest by one point to win title
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Northwest Wins Mixed 4x100 Meter Relay Unified Event, Places Second in State
Northwest High School had a strong showing at the TSSAA Track & Field State Championships
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Wilson Shines During Unified Event with British Consulate General
Reggie Wilson of Memphis was a human highlight reel during the game
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Cedric Fletcher is the Embodiment of the Athlete Oath
Fletcher is always around to hype up his fellow athletes
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Morhardt was ALL IN for Powerlifting
Upper Cumberland athlete competed in bench press, squat and deadlift
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Frady is a Leader Both On and Off the Ice
Speed-skating champion and member of Leadership Council
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Coach Brown Makes Positive Impact on Athletes like EJ Mullens
14-year Special Olympics coach sees the positive influence sports has on athletes
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West Ridge Unified Team Enjoys Time at State Basketball Tournament
Unified Sports are changing the lives of both athletes and partners
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Molina Excels at Speed-Skating and Track
Nashvillian also works at Publix where she helped spread the word during the Torch Campaign
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Croft Middle Schooler Learns Snowboarding and Gains Unified Experience at Winter Games
Harlan Waltz learned to snowboard in just two days at Winter Games
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Multi-sport Athlete Represents Tennessee at the Highest Levels
Brad Davis has represented Tennessee in both powerlifting and skiing
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Long-time Volunteer, Patrice Schermerhorn, Plunges in Antarctica for Special Olympics
Schermerhorn encourages others to take part in their local Polar Plunge
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Cheatham County Snowboarder Competes at X Games
Will Ethridge took on Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colorado
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Cheatham County Snowboarder to Compete at X Games Aspen 2023
Ethridge will compete in X Games then head straight to State Winter Games
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Franklin High School Wins Unified Bowling Invitational
Junior Brian Fisher completed the comeback in the 10th frame of the second game
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Baker is "Born Ready" to Swim at Regional Aquatics
Swimmer placed third in freestyle at latest meet
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Knoxville Swimmer Uses Unique Tracking Style to Compete
James Moulton showcased his swimming skills in his favorite strokes, freestyle and breaststroke at Regional Aquatics
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What I Learned as an Intern with Special Olympics Tennessee
Learning a mission that will stay with someone for a lifetime
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Sundberg Sings Anthem and Bowls Her Way to Third
Maury County bowler opens event by singing anthem
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Beuker's Smile Beams After Bowling
Maury County athlete finished second in bowling at area competition
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Sports Brings Out the Best in Billy Joe Smith
Robertson County athlete medals at State Bowling Tournament
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Sten Medals in Bowling, Her Favorite Sport
Fort Loudon bowler also works in local coffee shop
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Greene County Hosts First Area Event Since COVID Shutdown
Smiling faces filled the bowling alley as friends saw each other again for the first time in months
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Bishop and Copeland Share Joyful Bond on Unified flag football Team
Bishop shares positively influencing joy with all around her
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Daniel Kiewel Exemplifies Leadership On and Off the Field
Rutherford County wide receiver provides the definition of sportsmanship
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Williams Overcomes Adversity, Competes in State Golf Tournament in Preparation for World Games
Chattanooga golfer honors best friend's passing while competing at state tournament
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Halladay White Competes in State Golf Tournament and Prepares for World Games
Multi-sport athlete is set to represent Tennessee in Berlin in 2023
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Football is Life for Chance Smith
Hixson flag football athlete has dreams of becoming a football coach
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Smith Excited for Flag Football Regionals Following Gold Medal Win at USA Games
Hawkins County Quarterback Ready to Lead His Team
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Doane Values Fellowship When Competing at Regional Golf Tournament
"Golf has basically saved my life in more ways than one..."
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Powerlifter Jordan Casey Lives His Life with Contagious Positivity
Casey brought home four gold medals in powerlifting
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Athlete Profile: Area 4 Athlete of the Year, Rachel Mullins
Mullins was the Southeast Region's Athlete of the Year
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Unified Partner and Athlete Form Memorable Bond at USA Games
Greater Memphis' Haley and Rainer won multiple medals in Orlando
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Costellow: "Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something."
Unified Volleyball Wins Bronze
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Fox Wins Gold, Stresses Importance of Good Mental Health
Awarded gold in 50-yard breaststroke at 2022 USA Games
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USA Games Was About More Than Basketball for Casey Martin
Team Tennessee baller won bronze and received free hearing aids
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Hannah All About His Team & Playing Without Judgement
Greater Memphis Bowler Wins Two Bronze Medals at USA Games
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Davenport Is the First-ever Athlete From Roane County To Compete at USA Games
Will represent Team Tennessee in Athletics (track & field)
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Unified Bowling Partners to Represent Tennessee at Special Olympics USA Games
Unified pair hails from Cheatham County
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