At this year's Gaming for Inclusion shout caster training, three special Olympic athletes showed the world that confidence and risk-taking symbolize the keys to realizing our unique strengths.
Shout casting isn't just play-by-play commentary. It's a platform for self-expression. Individuality over conformity. It requires stepping up and being a leader while connecting a global community of gamers.
Casting Confidence
Before we dive into any new challenge, experience, or adventure, we must come face-to-face with the uncertainty of risk. Easier said than done. Before taking that leap of faith, we often let fear take control and begin to think of every obstacle that lies ahead. However, when it comes to shout casting, it’s all about expressing our true selves and leaning into the fear of risk with tenacity. These three casters have set out to show the world that confidence and risk-taking symbolize the keys to unlocking new passions and realizing our unique strengths.
“I learned that it’s okay to lose, it’s okay to fail, and it’s just as okay to try again. The more you try, the more likely you are to succeed,” Cameron Garrett explains. This mindset of fearless persistence has helped Billy, Cameron, and Lily step up to the plate and learn what it takes to be the best shout casters possible.
They have learned to inject their personalities in their new roles by embracing what makes them uniquely them.
When asked to describe himself in one word, without missing a beat, Billy said, “Humor.” Although he was nervous about becoming a shout caster, he realized that he could blend his passion for video games with his love of comedy to create an inclusive and entertaining atmosphere for everyone at the event.
And for Lily, Special Olympics has helped her develop a strong sense of self-assurance. This opportunity represents the next step toward achieving her goal of becoming a broadcaster. With the world as her audience, she’s excited to let her bright personality shine at this year’s Gaming for Inclusion.
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