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Jesse Maples

Coach, Basketball

Hometown: Greenbackville

How long have you been in Special Olympics, and with which sports?
3 years - I have coached the basketball team and stepped in and coached the bowling team for one year due to their coaches unavoidable other commitments.

What are you most proud of?
I am proud that our team from the remote area of the Eastern Shore gets to represent Virginia at the USA Games.

What does attending the USA Games mean to you?
I look forward to getting to travel with the athletes and seeing their excitement while they are on Disney grounds.

How are you preparing for the USA games?
I want to try to get my athletes working on their cardio to prepare for the games they will be playing.