Special Olympics Nevada is proud to announce the addition of Jonathan Embler as the new assistant director of sports and wellness. Embler brings more than 30 years of experience to the Special Olympics community, including 15 years as a staff member and decades more as a coach, official and volunteer.In his new role, Embler will lead the overall advancement of Special Olympics Nevada’s sports programming—focusing on athlete and coach development, wellness initiatives and delivering high-quality games experiences for all participants.
Embler’s career spans across the country, with roles at Special Olympics programs in North Carolina, Montana and Utah. Most recently, he served as vice president of sports operations at Special Olympics Utah, where he managed all aspects of sports training and competition.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jonathan to the Special Olympics Nevada family,” said Terence Thornton, CEO of Special Olympics Nevada. “His decades of experience and understanding of what it takes to deliver meaningful sports experiences make him an incredible asset to our team.”
For more information about Special Olympics Nevada and its programs, please visit its website.
About Special Olympics Nevada
Special Olympics Nevada works to create inclusive opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities through health, education, leadership development and sports. The 501(c)3 nonprofit organization offers free year-round training and competition programs for 2,653 athletes who compete in more than 14 competitions in 7 sports annually within the Community Sports Program. The Unified Champion Schools Program encourages leadership development and the growth of Unified Sports®, bringing together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to play as teammates. In 2022, Special Olympics Nevada launched a new program, Mindset Matters, which provides mental health and stress management techniques to students in Nevada schools. In a typical year, Special Olympics Nevada impacts more than 17,820 students by promoting inclusion on school campuses. Special Olympics Nevada is also committed to improving the overall health and well-being of individuals with intellectual disabilities through Healthy Athletes events, offering screenings and services free of charge. Special Olympics Nevada relies on the support of 759 volunteers and funding from individuals, organizations, corporations, and foundations. More information may be found by visiting www.sonv.org and following on Facebook, Instagram (@specialolympicsnv), Twitter (@SONevada) and LinkedIn.
