Meet the Team

Rory E. Riley (Assistant Coach)

Washington, DC

Rory is originally from Auburn, MA, and currently resides in Washington, DC.  She was a gymnast for many years, which was how she first became involved with Special Olympics gymnastics.  Despite a very busy schedule, which currently includes working as an attorney at the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, she has remained involved with Special Olympics gymnastics for the past 14 years.   Rory's favorite thing about Special Olympics is how much fun she has working with the athletes and staying involved with gymnastics.

Interesting fact:  Rory has done a handstand in 32 different states and in 16 different countries.  She has yet to do a handstand in Greece, and therefore is very much looking forward to checking that off her list at World Games!

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Meet the Team

Amber Hellwig (Sport Manager)
Kansas

From our Sport Manager: 

 

My name is Amber Hellwig and I am the Sport Manager for Team USA Gymnastics.  I have worked for Special Olympics Kansas for the past 11 years and have loved every minute of it.  Every day with Special Olympics is a new adventure full of challenges.  The athletes and program bring a smile to my face and make me so thankful to work for such an inspiring organization.

I am 35 years old and my husband Kelby and I have been married for 9 years.  We have 2 beautiful boys, Kody and Grayson.  Kody is 6 years old and is in first grade.  He loves to play soccer, basketball & baseball.  Our youngest, Grayson, is 15 months old and he loves to run around, chase the dogs and cats, and play with his toys.  In our free time as a family we love to hike, ride bikes, play games, swim and be simply be outdoors!

Quote to live by:  “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”  - Helen Keller

Meet the Team

Shaila Brousseau (Rhythmic, Level 2) 

Beaumont, California

Shailah is 16 years old.  She is one of five adopted special needs children and one of a family of eight children.   She lives in Beaumont, California with her Mom, 3 brothers, and one sister.  Her older brother and 2 sisters live on their own.

Shailah is a junior in high school.  Her favorite subject is reading.  She spends most of her time listening to Taylor Swift and dancing.  She has been in Special Olympics for eight years.  She has been competing in Gymnastics, swimming, basketball and bowling.

Shailah's 4 special needs siblings, Cameron, Alex, Stephen, and Hope will also be going to World Games.  Her older sister Heather, her father and her mother are will all be attending.   She also has family in Ireland that are also planning on going.   Her aunt, Nana and Papa will also possibly attend.

Welcome!

Welcome to Special Olympics Team USA's gymnastics blog! 

It is our goal to use this blog to share information amongst athletes, coaches, and families so that we all may get to know one another prior to training camp and world games. 

Important Dates:

March 27, 2011 – Management Team arrive for Training Camp
March 28-April 1, 2011 – Training Camp in San Diego, Calif.
May19-20, 2011 – General wear/uniforms delivered to U.S. Programs
June 17, 2011 – Directors/Sport Managers arrive at send-off location
June 18, 2011 – Delegation arrives at send-off location
June 19, 2011 – Delegation departs for Host Town – Isle of Rhodes
June 20-24, 2011 – Host Town Program
June 24, 2011 – Delegation departs Host Town for Games in Athens
June 25-July 4, 2011 – World Summer Games in Athens, Greece
July 5, 2011 – Delegation departs Athens
July 6, 2011 – Athletes/coaches return to home states