Coaches Powering Forward for autism
Coaches Powering Forward 2025 will take place February 22 – March 2, 2025.
Coaches Powering Forward is an annual initiative bringing the NCAA community together to champion the mission of Autism Speaks. In the past decade, over 7,000 Autism Speaks puzzle piece pins have been distributed to coaches, staff, and broadcasters, fostering inclusivity during games. United through Autism Speaks and the autism community, the inspiring Coach Pat Skerry of the Towson Tigers men’s basketball team and Coach Colleen Mullen of the UAlbany Great Danes women’s basketball team lead the program, connected by personal experiences of having children on the spectrum.
Movement isn’t just good for you – it's a game-changer, especially for autistic people, who can experience health and weight issues from medication side effects or restricted diets. Coaches Powering Forward helps to highlight the importance of physical activity for the community and fuel Autism Speaks’ research and tools that support autistic people in living healthy and fulfilling lives.
Register by February 13th to receive your puzzle piece pins for Coaches Powering Forward!
Register to be part of Coaches Powering Forward
Questions? Contact christen.gelfand@autismspeaks.org
Media inquiries: Contact Media@autismspeaks.org