Nicki Huschka has been a Special Olympics Volunteer for the last 35 years and has served in various capacities, including coaching the last 28 years.

Wesley Davidson serves as the Programs Director for 4ATX Foundation, the non‑profit arm of Austin FC, where he leads initiatives that expand access to sport and learning opportunities for underserved youth.

Brooklyn “BK” Abeita is a junior at Weiss High School and a dedicated AP student who balances challenging academics with a strong commitment to athletics. He plays club soccer for Capital City SC and competes on the Weiss varsity team, bringing consistency, focus, and leadership to both.

Andres Bermudez is a junior honor student at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, now entering his third season as a Unified Partner. He also competes for the St. Stephen’s Varsity and Academy teams, as well as Lonestar SC ECNL.

Christian Bradshaw is a dedicated athlete who thrives on competition, teamwork, and the joy of the game. His commitment, perseverance, and team spirit make him a valued competitor and teammate.

Carter Cawley is a second-year participant with the Austin FC Unified Team. He attends the 18+ program at Hays CISD and also takes classes at the University of Texas through the Lifelong Learning with Friends program.

Elkin Alexi is a 19-year-old soccer player originally from Honduras. He moved to the United States at age 12 and has loved the game since he was a little kid.

Sam Greer attends the 18-plus program at Round Rock ISD and is currently doing an internship at Calloway's plant nursery. He's passionate about sports and has participated in Special Olympics since middle school.

Everett Hagen is a sophomore at Westlake High School, where he participates in Peer Partners to provide peer mentoring and support as part of the school’s special-education initiative. He is a competitive mountain-bike racer and a member of the Westlake Mountain Bike Team.

Henry Hagen, a sophomore at Westlake High School, is a first-year Partner with the Austin FC Unified Team. He also plays club soccer for FC Westlake.

Carson Hamby is a first year member of the Austin FC Unified Team. He attends the 18+ program with Dripping Springs ISD.

Lewis "LJ" Henderson is a graduate of Manor High School and currently attends Greenleaf Neurodiversity Community School. He works at Taco Cabana to gain real life experience and hopes to one day become a chef in a local restaurant.

Luke Martinez is excited for the opportunity to play with the Austin FC Unified Team this year. He has been a proud member of the Leander Lazers Special Olympics program for more than seven years and participates in a variety of sports including bowling, soccer, tennis, powerlifting, basketball, and track.

Eli is a junior at Cedar Ridge High School in Round Rock. He has played recreational soccer for 11 years and has played soccer, basketball, and participated in swimming, power lifting and track and field for the Special Olympics.

Isaac Ruiz is a sophomore currently enrolled at ACC pursuing a degree in the medical sciences. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, working on his car, and playing volleyball with his girlfriend.

Liam Tydings is currently a junior at Hendrickson High School. He participates in cross country, wrestles, plays soccer, and is a member of FFA at Hendrickson.

Edward is a sophomore at Round Rock High School and loves playing sports. He is a PROUD member of the Special Olympics Round Rock Roadrunners; a team he has been part of since 2019.

Zach Wilkinson is proud to start his 5th season with the Austin FC Unified team. He enjoys his job at Kalahari Resorts, and his hobbies include playing video games, watching movies at home and in the theater, and traveling on vacation with his family.