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SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes (S4EA) was founded by a group of coaches, parents, volunteers, and community members who determined that there was a need for a community-based sports program for athletes with and without developmental disabilities in San Diego County. Many in this group have 10, 20, or more years of experience serving the needs of people with developmental disabilities.
Walter Jackson
Executive Director
Walter has over 40 years experience working in sports programs for persons with developmental disabilities. He helped found SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes 15 years ago.
Clara Downes
Associate Director
Clara has over 40 years experience working with persons with developmental disabilities. She helped found SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes 15 years ago.
S4EA Board of Directors (2023-24)
Executive Committee
President - Ron Choularton (Retired)
Vice President - Martin Duarte (Special Ed Teacher, Chula Vista Elem School District)
Treasurer - Kathy Nelson (Residential Care Facilities Owner)
Secretary - Diana Rathbun (Retired)
At-Large - Nicole Alvarez (San Diego Unified School District)
Members–At–Large
Joe Alvarez-Salas (Athlete Council President)
Rodney Caudillo (RLC Financial, Wedbush)
Kelly Choularton (Athlete)
Isaac Hernandez (Athlete)
Carissa Nelson Zink (Student, UC Irvine)
Matthew Rathbun (Athlete)
Shay Thomas (Border Patrol)
Emeritus - Skip Covell (National Certified/Gallagher)
Graphic Designer - Mary E. Cunningham
S4EA Athlete Council (2023-2024)
President - Joe Alvarez-Salas
Vice President - Mia Ford
Treasurer - Louis Flam
Secretary - Rachel Goldbaum
Sergeant–At–Arms - Michael Stein
S4EA Board Meetings
During the Coronavirus Pandemic, S4EA Board meetings & Executive Committee meetings are via Zoom rather than at S4EA office.
The S4EA Board of Directors meets on the 2nd Thursday of every odd numbered month at 6pm on Zoom as follows in 2023: January 12, March 9, May 11, July 13, September 14, November 9.
The S4EA Executive Committee meets on the 2nd Thursday of every even numbered month at 6pm on Zoom as follows in 2023: February 9, April 13, June 8, August 10, October 12, December 14.
The following are S4EA Policies as approved by the S4EA Board of Directors:
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