Being a Special Olympics coach takes spirit, devotion, energy and time. You have to be a role model and friend to your athletes. This month, we honor  Bobbie King, who truly embodies the Special Olympics character. Bobbie has been with SOGA several years and has coached various sports. Many  coaches have full-time jobs and families but they still find  time to train and mentor athletes.  The same goes for Bobbie. No matter what is happening in Bobbie's life she is involved in her athletes' lives. She remembers everything they tell her and is interested in what is going on in their lives.

One example of her dedication happened while she was coaching her swim team in Cobb County. Because of a storm, one of her athletes had to stay late when her mom couldn't get to the center. Bobbie stayed and chatted with the athlete with a smile on her face. Examples like this one shows parents and athletes how incredibly loving, giving and warm  Bobbie is. Her athletes and their families know that she puts our more than her time and effort into coaching and is always a pleasure to be around.

Thanks Bobbie for all of your hard work and dedication to Special Olympics Georgia. You are truly special to all of the athletes, families and staff of SOGA.

Congratulations to you on being the September Volunteer of the Month.