Unified Sports
Des Moines Public Schools has joined the Inclusion Revolution by partnering with Special Olympics of Iowa and creating opportunities for students of all abilities to be on their school’s Unified Sports teams. Unified Sports allows for students without intellectual disabilities to join in the sports experience by playing on a team with athletes with intellectual disabilities. This concept was inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding.
Unified Sports Basketball
2022-23 MS Unified Basketball Game Schedule
Practice Time: 3:30-4:15
Practice Dates: January 26, February 2, February 9, February 16, February 23
Location: Goodrell Gym
Unified Sports Track & Field
Practice Time: 3:30-4:15
Practice Dates: Every Wednesday from March 6 – April 20
Location: Goodrell Gym
Head Coach: Haileigh Mejia / Bryan Coffey
Special Olympics Delegation Manager: Ty Weatherman – ty.weatherman@dmschools.org