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Paralympian Stacey Rice shares her remarkable transition from competing in the 1988 Paralympic Games for volleyball to finding a new passion in adaptive golf. After losing her leg to bone cancer at 16, Stacey’s athletic dreams seemed over—until a supportive community of amputee athletes changed her path. In this episode, Stacey talks about rediscovering competition, representation in adaptive spor...

When former college basketball player John LeMieux was diagnosed with sarcoma in his 50s, his life changed overnight. Undergoing rotationplasty surgery was both physically and mentally challenging—but it also led him to an unexpected new love: golf. In this conversation, John shares how facing cancer reshaped his outlook, why adaptive sports restored his competitive edge, and how he’s learned to f...

Born without her right hand, Sophia never saw disability as a barrier—just a chance to get creative. Inspired by her golf-loving dad, she turned weekend trips to the course into a lifelong passion. Sophia shares how sports built her confidence, the adaptations she’s made on the course, and her message to other young athletes redefining what’s possible in golf and beyond. Key Topics: Growing up wit...

When a model airplane accident in 2016 left Rob Walden without most of the fingers on his dominant hand, golf seemed like an impossible dream. But with grit, family support, and relentless practice, Rob not only rebuilt his swing—he became a scratch golfer again and a rising name in adaptive golf. In this episode of  The Adjustment Game , Rob shares how he pushed through pain to rediscover hi...

In this episode of  The Adjustment Game , host Jennifer Price, sits down with  Jill MacDonald , a mother, teacher, and cancer survivor from Nova Scotia, whose journey embodies resilience and determination. Jill’s life changed in 2014 when both she and her husband Jeff were diagnosed with cancer within days of each other. After losing Jeff and undergoing her own amputation, Jill faced the...

In this episode of  The Adjustment Game , host Jennifer Price sits down with  Kenny Bontz , a four-time U.S. National Adaptive Golf Champion whose journey redefines resilience and purpose. Diagnosed with diabetes at age 11, cancer at 19, and facing an amputation at 35, Kenny could have stepped away from sports altogether. Instead, he doubled down on golf, building a competitive career th...

Natasha Stasiuk is the world’s top-ranked female adaptive golfer with an intellectual disability—but her journey to the top wasn’t easy. After discovering her autism at age 22, Natasha transformed golf into both her passion and her safe place. Since 2019, she has dominated adaptive golf, winning back-to-back Canadian Women’s Adaptive Championships and representing Canada internationally. In this e...

Ryanne Jackson is a U.S. Adaptive Open champion who lives with scapuloperoneal muscular dystrophy. Diagnosed in college after years of unexplained pain and fatigue, Ryanne nearly quit golf—until she found a new purpose through adaptive competition. In 2023, she captured the U.S. Adaptive Open by five strokes, earning a spot on the G4D Tour. In this episode of The Adjustment Game Series, Ryanne ope...

Ben Belino’s journey is one of resilience and reinvention. Once a standout cross country runner in high school, his life took an unexpected turn after a car accident led to the amputation of his left leg—abruptly ending his running career. Refusing to let that be the end of his athletic story, Ben transitioned to wheelchair racing in track before finding a new passion in wheelchair basketball at E...

Brendan, hailing from Southern California and now suiting up for Eastern Washington University, has always stood out for his speed and defensive instincts — traits his coach recognized right away. In this conversation, he dives into the role mobility and strength play in his game, the work it takes to maintain them, and the mindset that keeps him sharp on both ends of the court. Brendan also opens...

Jarrett Fultz brings heart, energy, and perspective to this episode as he shares his experience navigating the game of golf with cerebral palsy. Now a coach at Southern Virginia University—his alma mater—Jarrett reflects on adapting his swing through countless grip adjustments and mental strategies to stay locked in under pressure. For Jarrett, “pressure is a privilege,” a mindset that fuels both...

Yoga teacher, high school coach, and adaptive golfer Kelsey Koch has faced more challenges in a single year than most people face in a lifetime. Born with VACTERL syndrome and living with a leg amputation since infancy, Kelsey endured surgery, equipment loss, and setbacks in 2024—yet still competed at the U.S. Adaptive Open. In this episode, Kelsey reflects on resilience, sobriety, and self-love....

Danny Wiseman didn’t start playing golf until his late twenties—but he’s already become one of the sport’s breakout stars. A survivor of Ewing Sarcoma who has endured 33 surgeries, Danny discovered adaptive golf through a friend and quickly embraced competition. Named Boom Athlete of the Year in 2023, he now competes nationally while balancing life as a husband and father. In this episode, Danny s...