We sit down with USA Wheelchair Handball Head Coach Ford Dyke to hear how a program built in the Auburn Opelika area grows into a gold medal winning team on the world stage. We break down what wheelchair handball actually looks like, why people underestimate para-sports, and what it takes to get ready for possible Paralympic inclusion.
• the Auburn Opelika roots of USA Wheelchair Handball and the early push for staff, sponsors, and partners
• the gold medal win in France and how medals drive visibility and momentum
• the timeline for Paralympic inclusion and why Brisbane 2032 is closer than it sounds
• common misconceptions about wheelchair sports and why performance chairs change everything
• how recruitment works by pulling top multi sport athletes from other wheelchair sports
• a clear explanation of team handball and wheelchair handball rules, pace, and gameplay
• the 24 Fund and the practical goal of lowering barriers like travel and training access
• obstacles like early silence, plus the payoff of watching athletes develop into medal winners
• upcoming training camps, community support, and the next chance to defend gold in Lyon
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