Jim Hamm

Jim is the Director of The ALTA Foundation's Special Olympics Tennis Academy, as well as a tennis coach for the Cobb County Special Olympics Team. 

 Jim says it's not selflessness that keeps him involved, rather, it's selfishness. "I'm trying to find that point where I've given so much that I'm giving more than I get back, and I haven't reached that point yet."

For Jim, Coaching with Special Olympics has increased his self confidence, helped him find more meaning in his life, and provided opportunities for travel and life experiences that he never dreamed about.

 "Coaching with Special Olympics gives anybody who's been fortunate enough to have positive role models and mentors a golden opportunity to create a difference in the life of someone who came into this world with certain limits.  You're going to help bridge the ability gap for them - and you will enrich your own life in the process."
 

Kathy Smith

Kathy has worked with Special Olympics and the Clarke County program for over 16 years. Not only is she a coach, she is also on the GMT for the State Summer Games. Over the years, she has conducted fundraisers for the county program, been a local coordinator, served on the management team, and assisted SOGA years back when the State Indoor Winter Games were in Athens.

Kathy is positive, knowledgeable, and willing to serve and she exemplifies what SOGA volunteers should be. She always goes "above and beyond" what is expected of her!