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Mobile Parks and Recreation volleyball team begins training for upcoming season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 4:16 AM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Mobile Parks and Recreation volleyball team begins training for upcoming season

Summary

The Mobile Parks and Recreation Department’s Special Olympics volleyball team officially started practice on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The team returns to the court following a historic season that included a trip to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. Training sessions will occur every Monday through Dec. 1, focusing on skill development alongside team-building activities. Therapeutic recreation specialist LaDarrell Bell and athlete Tyler Smith participated in a television broadcast segment to discuss the team's transition into the new training cycle. The program aims to maintain its competitive momentum while continuing to prioritize social and athletic growth for the roster. Athletes are expected to maintain this weekly schedule for the duration of the current training block.

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Key Details

•Practices for the volleyball team began on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
•The squad represented Mobile at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
•Weekly training sessions continue through Dec. 1.
•The program focuses on volleyball skill development and team building.

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4:16 AMYahoo Sports — Special Olympics Volleyball Team prepares for next season

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MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Practices began Tuesday, Sept. 8, for the Mobile Parks and Recreation Department’s Special Olympics Volleyball team. The team just had a historic season, where they were able to represent Mobile in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. Through December 1st, the new team will be learning volleyball skills every Monday while […]
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