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About SueAnn
Hometown: Frankfort, KS
Team: Roadrunners
Age: 57
Special Olympics Kansas Coach for: 11 Years
USA Games Sport: Equestrian Coach
Other SOKS Sports: Snow ski, Snowshoe, Swim, Track & Field, Powerlifting,
Bowling, Golf, Basketball
How has Special Olympics changed your life?
"Special Olympics has given me a whole new family whom I love to see all year long. The athletes always have hugs waiting and a “Hi Coach!” when we are together. Still brings tears to see the athletes so proud to accomplish what they set out to do. I am always advocating for those who can not advocate for themselves whether I know them or not."
What does attending USA Games mean to you?
"I am very honored to be selected as the Equestrian/Western coach to represent Team Kansas for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, Orlando, FL. I grew up riding horses and to be able to continue my love of horses with my son and others is wonderful. I hope to be able to expand this sport into Special Olympics Kansas program to give other SOKS Teams the opportunity to compete in Equestrian."
What is something interesting about you that most people don’t know?
"Went back to school at age 30 to get my teaching degree. Wanted to student coach the volleyball team and was put on the roster instead. Starting defensive specialist two years (amongst the 18 & 19 yr old teammates). Voted “Hustle Award” recipient 2nd year by teammates."