BRISTOL, R.I. – The Roger Williams University Men's and Women's Soccer team went beyond the fields of competition and helped put on a clinic for a group of Rhode Island Special Olympians.  The team members were coaches, ran clinics, and worked at drill stations to get involved with the athletes. 

The event was a format of ten teams made up of Special Olympics athletes from all over Rhode Island that were playing in a tournament.  Senior co-captain Justin Plourde (Concord, N.H.) enjoyed the opportunity as he said, “We look forward to this event each year. It is an opportunity for the soccer team to lend support and work with these special athletes”.

Fellow Senior co-captain Chris Guerrini (Glastonbury, Conn.) recognized the role that they play saying, “It's a great day for everyone involved. The athletes really look forward to the RWU soccer players showing up and helping out.”

The Men's and Women's Soccer teams enjoyed the opportunity to get out and help the community, and look forward to having events like this in the future.