Sports, Identity and the Disability Blue

Today, I sit Down with Tyler Cashman, and he talks about his journey as the top-rated Blind Golfer in the United States!  Here is the link to the United States Blind Golfers Association: Home – USBGA (usblindgolf.com)

Today we sit down with Matt Torres from The National Wheelchair Basketball Association! This is interesting conversation about the current state and future of the NWBA. I think you will enjoy this conversation!  If you want to learn more about the NWBA please visit their website: National Wheelchair Basketball Association (nwba.org)

Today we talk with Sharnie Digby. She opens up about what it is like to live with a disability in Australia. She also discusses the importance of the RunDisney means in her life. I think you will enjoy this conversation!  

Today, I sit down with journalist and author David Davis, discuss his book Wheels of Courage. We Discuss the history of paralyzed veterans, adaptive sports and the Paralympic movement. I think you will enjoy this conversation! He is the link to David Davis's website: David Davis - Wheels of Courage (ddavisla.com) Here is the link to Wheels of Courage on Amazon: Amazon.com: Wheels of Courage: How P...

Today I sit down with Alex Guarco from GRIT Wheelchairs. We have an insightful conversation about being outside insurance, and communication with the people who have disabilities. If you are interested in learning more about GRIT wheelchairs, please visit their website:  GRIT - The All-Terrain Wheelchair Built for Active Lives (gogrit.us)

Today I talk with Cecil Williams. He talks about his journey as some who acquired a disability. It is a powerful conversation about faith and disability and learning to love yourself. I think you will enjoy this conversation. 

Today we sit down with Sportable Athlete of the Year for 2023 Danica King. She discusses her journey since her diagnosis of MS in 2010. She is a model, athlete, and author. I think you will enjoy this conversation.  If you are interested in learning more about Sportable please visit their website: Home | Sportable  Sportable Disability Etiquette Video : Sportable Disability Etiquette (youtube.com)...

I sent down with Josh Maier, we discuss his passion for wheelchair softball. We also discuss his role as a Deputy commissioner in charge of the youth division. This is a really enjoyable conversation! Check at USA Wheelchair Softball at the following website: USA Wheelchair Softball

Today I chat with Al Kovach Jr., who is the Editor-In-Chief of Sports 'N Spokes. This is great conversation about his journey as a Paralympic Athlete. We also discuss the important role that Sports 'N Spokes plays in the Adaptive recreation community. I really enjoyed this conversation! Here is the link to Sports 'N Spokes website: Sports N Spokes Here is the link to the Challenged Athletes Founda...

I sit down with Danny Fik who is an athlete with a disability, who is also the Operations Manager for PER4MAX wheelchairs!    We talk about adaptive equipment, and Danny's experiences as an athlete with a disability! I think you will enjoy this episode! Here is the link to for PER4MAX Wheelchairs: PER4MAX - Custom Wheelchairs for Sports or Everyday Use Here is the link to the Challenged Athletes F...

Today I sit down with Beth Hudson, and she shares her journey after becoming disabled after a motorcycle accident in 2017. We discuss the various ways Beth has advocated for herself. Beth also gives great advice for travelers with disabilities.  Here is the link to an article the discusses Beth's situation regarding her E-bike with Mackinac Island Do E-bike Bans Violate Amputees’ Rights? | Amplitu...

I had the privilege to sit down with Mak Nong the Athletics Supervisor at the Lincoln Way Special Recreation Association. He shares his experience as a college and professional wheelchair basketball player, He also explains how he turned his passion for adaptative recreation into a career that he loves! If you are interested in becoming involved with the Lincoln Way Special Recreation Association,...

Today, we talk with Nay Scott. She talks about her journey as a mother and athlete with a disability, in our conversation Nay opens up about what she learned from her MS diagnosis, and motherhood with a disability. She also discusses the important role Sportable has played in her life. If you live want to learn more about Sportable check out this link: Home | Sportable   

I had a really candid conversation with Doug Dumas about his career as a disabled athlete, and an advocate for people with disabilities. He talks about the complexity of dealing with multiple health challenges. He also discusses why mentoring young people with disabilities is the most important role he has ever played. I really enjoyed this conversation! You can follow the Columbus Knights on Inst...

I had a great Championship Sunday at the River Slam Wheelchair Tennis Tournament in Richmond Virginia. I had the pleasure of interviewing 14 people on the final day and watching high level tennis! Guests include: Steve Bobadilla Joseph Camano Angelina Fosbinder Manuel Gomez  Forrest Lodge Tomas Majetic  Atif Moon Christina pesendorfer Jacob Sharff Conner Stroud Thomas Venos  Ben Weekes  Brett Wolf...

I had the chance to attend day two of the River City Slam Wheelchair Tennis Tournament in Richmond Virginia! My guest today include:   Ryan Beale William  Birnger Aaron Boggs Joseph Camano Michael Flores Zane Goodwin Marc Miller Travis Nock Gary Rudd Sivashankar Sivakanthan  If you Like tennis you will enjoy this episode! There is still two days of exciting action left in the River City Slam! Plea...

I had the chance to attend first day of the River City Slam Wheelchair Tennis Tournament! I was fortunate enough to have conversations with a number of people who discuss the tournament and the inclusive qualities of wheelchair tennis! I had the chat to talk with: Taylor Wingate Michael Jonston Doug Thingelstad Charlie Cooper James Patin Conner Stroud Gabby Hesse Ben Weekes If you like tennis, you...

Today I talk with Carson Sanocki. He explores his journey as a visually impaired swimmer. He opens up about struggling to fit in as a child with a disability. The impact that becoming a college and Paralympic swimmer! He also shares his frustration with the classification system that determined he was not eligible to participate in the Toyoko Paralympics! This is a great conversation!  

Today I sit down with Helmut Berthold who founded the Para Adaptive rowing program at the Greater Columbus Rowing Association in Columbus Ohio. He is also the Chairman of the Para High Performance committee with USRowing. We discuss the benefits of adaptive rowing for people with disabilities. We also talk about the current and future state of Paralympic rowing in the United States. I think you wi...

I had the chance to sit down with Casey Henderson, who is the Director of Fitness and events with Special Olympics Virginia. She has profound insights to share from her work as an ally to Individuals with intellectual disabilities. She also shares information about the Summer Games taking Place in Richmond, Virginia June 7-8! If you want to volunteer for the Summer Games, please sign up at the fol...

I sit down with Marc Miller, and he talks about his journey as someone who is a paraplegic. This is a very powerful conversation. We do discuss possible triggering topic of suicide near the end of this conversation. If anyone is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please call 1 The Crisis Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK You can also text 988. You are not alone! Listen to this powerful discussion,...

In Today's episode, I sit down with Forrest Lodge who is the Director of Strategic Parentships, at Sportable.  Sportable is a nonprofit   an adaptive recreation organization based in Richmond Virginia. Forrest and I discuss what he learned from the first year as the host of the National Wheelchair Basketball Championship tournaments this past April. We also talk about the upcoming River City Slam...

Come check out this This Conversation with Jennifer. She shares her story as someone with a disability, has completed races on crutches, and using a racing wheelchair. She also discusses the important community that she found through Run/Roll Disney. Come check out this unstoppable story! Here is the link to the song that Jennifer uses for motivation. Unstoppable by Sia: https://youtu.be/YaEG2aWJn...

Faith, family, and sports. Those are the anchors that are foundation of Grace Ross's journey as a person with a disability. Grace was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2008. Through a friend at a support group, she found Sportable, an adaptive recreation organization in Richmond, Virginia. Listen to this interesting conversation with the Sportable athlete of the year in 2022!   Sportable Link: ...

This is an awesome conversation with a college athlete with a disability! I sit down with David Petit who is from Minesota, and just finished his first year of college at Missouri playing wheelchair basketball! David shares his experience growing up with spina bifida and playing adaptive sports. Please Isten to a cool story!