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Athletic Connection

What is Athletic Connection?

Athletic Connection strives to connect BYU athletes with the community by teaching physical skills to children who have cognitive disabilities. Program leaders also play an important role by helping the athletes create meaningful connections with the children and coordinating events with the Athletic Department. Athletic Connection generally meets at the UPC (University Parkway Center) on the corner of University Avenue and University Parkway in Provo, two Saturdays each month.

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How do I Get Involved?

STUDENT ATHLETE

If you are part of BYU athletics and would like your team to schedule a Saturday to participate, please email athleticconnection@byu.edu to let the leaders know you are interested. Please note that this program is specifically for students who are a part of BYU athletics.

Training: Please complete this mandatory 25-minute Minor Protection Training before you begin working with this program.

BECOME A LEADER

**No volunteer leader applications are being accepted at this time.**

If you are NOT a BYU athlete, volunteer by applying to become a Leader who helps coordinate these Saturday Events with the Athletic Department.

Volunteer Leader Description: There are two kinds of leadership positions: Lead Program Director and Program Director. A program only has one Lead Program Director, but multiple program directors. Leaders for "Athletic Connection" are responsible coordinating events that connect BYU athletes with the community by teaching physical skills to children who have Down syndrome. Student leaders play a big role by helping the athletes create meaningful connections with the children and coordinating the events with the Athletic Department.

Volunteer Leader Commitment: 1 hour on Saturdays, twice a month, from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. In addition, Volunteer leaders commit to a 1-hour weekly team meeting to discuss needs and make plans for the program.

Training: Please complete this mandatory 25-minute Minor Protection Training before you begin working with this program.

Share with Others: If you have a sibling, friend, or child with special needs ages K-6 who would be interested in an Athletic Connections event, please fill out this form.

For Parents: If you have a child interested in participating, fill out this form.

Contact info

Directors

Available by email at athleticconnection@byu.edu 

Abigail Braun, Lead Program Director

719-505-0985
Office Hour: Tuesdays 2:00-3:00 PM

Kylie Miles

801-500-9282

Riley Rudin

970-688-6048