Each Spring US Paralympics hosts the Paralympic Leadership Conference at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs Colorado. The 2011 event is April 28 till May 2nd. This event is one of a kind and is truly “Amazing” as it has been called in the past. Anyone who is involved with adaptive sports for individuals with disabilities should make the time to attend this event or to learn more. Anyone who isn’t able to attend this year’s event (it is sold out) should follow this blog or click here for a live video feed of the conference.
My experience at the 2010 event left a lasting impression on me and fired up for more. Some of the highlights included:
· Coach Krzyzewski (Coach K) of Duke University and the US Olympic Men’s Basketball team speak about going for the gold.
· All the networking opportunities (I had stacks of business cards to go through when I got home).
The 2011 Paralympic Leadership Conference starts today and promises to deliver even bigger this year. Special guest speakers include:
There will also be several awards given out, many interesting breakout sessions and numerous Paralympic Athletes (who have won lots of medals) at this event.
US Paralympics put this event on with the goal of growing the Paralympic movement in the United States. Bringing the grassroots organizations together for a weekend of discussions and speakers is a powerful tool which US Paralmypics has grasp well. There will be over 400 community and military leaders here this weekend with the focus of taking sport to the next level. The energy is contagious and everyone who attends leaves with new vision and purpose.
Stay tuned here for more from the conference.
-RAM
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