Serving the Allen, Plano, McKinney, and Frisco areas
Connect - Belong - Learn - Play
DEVELOPING THE IN-BETWEENER ATHLETE
WHAT IS AN IN-BETWEENER?
Kids who find that mainstream sports teams are either too advanced or not a good fit socially, but they are too developed for existing Special Olympic programs.
WHO WE ARE
We exist to serve, equip, and support the neurodiverse by integrating sports with learning life-skills, personal development, and facilitating skill-appropriate careers.
WHAT WE DO
Provide a much needed solution in-between mainstream sports programs and The Special Olympics. A place designed to create a community of inclusion.
WHO WE SERVE
We have a diverse student population that includes students with autism, ADHD, social communication disorder, and other closely related challenges.
OUR SERVICES
SOCIAL OUTLET & COMMUNITY
Build friendships with like-minded peers, confidence, and social skills. Our parents also become part of a special community that knows what it’s like raising children with unique challenges.
INCLUSIVE TEAM ENVIRONMENT
Our activities are focused on sensory-appropriateness, age, skill-level and inclusion so that no child feels behind or left out. We select specific and suitable environments that best accommodate our students’ athletic and social needs.
MUCH NEEDED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Our approach to physical activity serves as a non-clinical alternative to occupational therapy. While we participate in a number of sports, our main focus is golf, as it provides an outlet to play socially or competitively for a lifetime.
ABOUT US
FOUNDER
Craig McClure
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Former professional baseball player
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Former collegiate golfer
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Wife Carrie, Mason(19), Colton(16), Barron(15)
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Barron has autism and is our in-betweener
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Certified U.S. Kids Golf Instructor
CONTACT US
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Does my child need to have a disability diagnosis to participate?No. We understand that it is often a lengthy process to get an actual diagnosis, particularly in younger children. Our focus continues to be on children with ASD, but we welcome children with other closely-related developmental conditions that may prevent them from accessing mainstream recreational activities. We will work with you to determine if our program is a good fit for your child.
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Is golf equipment needed?Golf equipment will be provided each week for the kids without their own clubs.
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Is this a drop off program?Yes. Feel free to drop your child off.
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What does a typical practice look like?Golf and a variety of sports will be utilized to encourage teamwork, develop peer interaction, and provide physical activity.
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Is there a starting date for each season or is it seamless to jump in anytime?Join anytime
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I don’t know if this will be a good fit, can we try it out first?Absolutely. Please contact us to arrange a trial session. You may also come and observe at any time
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What does a typical candidate for Impact18 look like?Our students are what we like to call “in-betweeners”- children who are a good fit socially and emotionally for a sports program somewhere between mainstream sports and special education programs like the Special Olympics. They may feel traditional sports are too difficult, and feel they’re too advanced for special education sports teams. Impact18 has a diverse student population that includes students with: - Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and anxiety (IDEA and 504 kids) - Social communication disorder - Visual, hearing, speech and language impairments
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My child does better in a one-on-one learning environment, do you offer private lessons?Yes. Many of our kids take private lessons in addition to our group sessions
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Are parents allowed to stay during practice?Yes. Feel free to stay and watch.
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What is the cost?Please contact us directly to discuss our different options and schedules.
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Is there an age requirement?K-12th grade are welcome