The Special Report sits down with 4X World Series Champion Javier Lopez, a former pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. He shares with NorCal Athlete Leader Lindsay his favorite baseball movie, proudest accomplishment and explains why “special means trying to be best version of yourself every single day … because no one else is like you.”
Special Olympics NorCal is a proud recipient of the 2025-2026 Sharks Foundation’s Community Assist Grant for its impact in education, health, inclusion, and access to hockey across the Bay Area. As the San Jose Sharks hit the ice for the new hockey season, this episode of The Special Report features Sharks Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky, who shares with NorCal Athlete Leader Dashiell his career-defining moment and why being Special means treating everyone with respect & chasing everything you set your mind toward.
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“Special means community.”
Special Olympics NorCal thanks the thousands of coaches & volunteers for their commitment to our athletes, on & off the field! Ahead of National Coaches Day on October 6, this week’s episode of The Special Report features our very own Coach Chris talking with Athlete Leader Devon about coaching, the impact of Special Olympics & more.
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