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training schools to update and improve their knowledge of teaching sports skills and the principles ofcoaching. All SOWV programs are designed to improve physical fitness, competence coaching. AllSOWV programs are designed to improve physical fitness, competence in any chosen sport and theathlete’s overall sense of self-confidence and well-being.Special Olympics is a terrific example of the intrinsic value of sports competition. Cooperation, generosity,good sportsmanship and the will to succeed on the field and off are qualities demonstrated by eachvolunteer, coach and athlete. The dedication and hard work of the athletes, coaches and volunteersassociated with Special Olympics serves as an example of what can be accomplished when people workas a team.As members of our team, corporations and businesses play an invaluable role in the expansion of SOWVprograms. Businesses have a unique opportunity to team up with an organization that is viewed by thepublic at large as the most credible charity in the US*. Special Olympics is a highly visible and recognizedinternational sports movement that receives favorable public and media attention. The benefits ofsponsorship and support of SOWV goes beyond philanthropic efforts.We encourage you to get involved with Special Olympics West Virginia. The benefits of your involvementwill be evident almost immediately. Special Olympics offers a variety of ways for yourorganization/business to be a part of our team. Together we can see to it that this is vastly under servedsegment of our society receives their chance to show the world what they are really capable of achieving.Special Olympics athletes, through their involvement in the program, become better students, employees,and citizens. SOWV is not just sports training; Special Olympics is training for life!88