Setting Wagers with Williamson County Special Olympics Weightlifters

This week WOA is providing you with the most brazen episode yet. Our host Trent welcomes coach Jason Jones to the table along with a few Williamson County Special Olympics Athletes- Norris Peterson, Eric Wilson, and Matthew Drumright. Waves provide various type of services to both Nooris and Eric and have had the pleasure of meeting Matt through their friendship. To add some more fun to the conversation, we have parent John Wilson on the mic. Listen to the group share their experience being a team that motivates each other as much as they tease each other. Jason stumbled into his role as Weightlifting Coach not knowing that it would be a life-changing experience. Now, 25 years later, Jason gets to work with an incredible community and focus on learning what motivates his team. As the conversation progresses Norris, Eric, and Matt find themselves swapping favorite stories and challenging each other to win. The trio have an unbreakable bond as they meet every Wednesday to train, take vacations together, and (even if they aren't on the same team) find ways to push each other towards their goals. Norris shares about his own feature on ESPN, Matt talks about his upcoming game as the assistant coach, and Eric speaks on what it's like to be a part of a team. Listen to the entire conversation and find yourself laughing with the whole room! This podcast is made possible through partnerships with Spread the Positive, TN's Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and the Community Foundation of Middle TN. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend and leave a review on any streaming service. Got an idea for a guest, email us at podcast@wavesinc.com.