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Sports, Identity and the Disability BlueSports, Faith and Disability, The Legacy of Frank KurtzIn this episode we speak to Kristin Retherford, about her brother Frank Kurtz. Frank Passed away in 2023 after losing his second battle with cancer. Frank was born with Cerebral Palsy. Kristin shares what it was like to have Frank nas a brother, and his profound legacy. This is powerful conversation about disability, sports, faith and showing up for others.
2025-12-2353 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueWheelchair Tennis!In this episode we sit down with Bob Molinatti, and we discuss the sport of Wheelchair Tennis! We explore what lessons others adaptive sports can learn from the success of wheelchair Tennis. This is a cool conversation.
Detours - YouTube
2025-12-1951 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueUniversity of Michigan Wheelchair Basketball!In this episode we sit down with Jessica Wynne The head coach for University of Michigan Wheelchair Basketball Program. This is a great Conversation!
2025-12-1252 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueArizona Wildcat Wheelchair Basketball!In this episode we sit down with Mike Beardsley the Head Coach of the Arizona Wildcats Wheelchair Basketball Team! We talk about what it was like to hoist the national championship last year! We also discuss this year's team. This is a cool conversation!
2025-12-0354 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueEastern Washington Wheelchair Basketball!In this Episode We sit down with David Evjen, the Head Coach of the Eastern Washington University Wheelchair Basketball Team! We discuss his journey and discuss the task of building a program from the start. This is a cool conversation!
Check out Eastern Washington's YouTube channel: eastern washington wheelchair basketball - YouTube
2025-11-2358 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueCollege Wheelchair Basketball Preview!In this episode, Tood Petit and I talk College Wheelchair basketball. We talk about the Men's and Women's Division. If you like college basketball you will like this episode!
2025-11-1149 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueA mother Son Racing Team!In this week's episode Emre and Esen Kusmin. Esen is a mom with a disability, and her son Emre share their story. This is a cool conversation about the power of sports, and creating opportunities for athletes with disabilities
2025-11-0654 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueChallenged Athletes Foundation, and The Power of Sports for People with Disabilities!In this episode we sit down with Bob Babbit, on the Co-Founders of The Challenged Athletes Foundation! We talk about CAF, and the power of recreation for people with disabilities.
You can visit CAF at their website: Challenged Athletes Foundation: Empowering Lives Through Sport
2025-10-2957 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueAdvocating For Yourself in The Workplace and Living with an Invisible Disability!In this episode I sit down with Dr. Sarah Curzi. We talk about her journey as a person as a person with an invisible disability. We also discuss her work with college students who have disability. We also discuss how to advocate for yourself in the workplace.
2025-10-1354 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueWheelchair Basketball Hall of Famer Opie LadeIn this episode we have a great conversation with Opie Lade. We discuss his Induction into the Wheelchair Basketball Hall of Fame, and his journey as an athlete with a disability!
2025-10-0256 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueMore Wheelchair Football Talk with Bob MolinattiIn this Episode Bob Molinatti. Bon has spent three decades covering adaptive sports! We have a cool conversation about the emerging sport of Wheelchair Football!
2025-09-2551 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueHunting In A Wheelchair, and Wheelchair Football!In this Episode We sit Down with Riley Blee, and we talk about his experience as a hunter with a disability, and we discuss wheelchair football!
Here is the link to Kansas Adaptive Outfitters.
Kansas Adaptive Outfitters | adaptive hunting | Kansas City, MO, USA
2025-09-1752 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueMore Wheelchair Softball!In this episode, we talk with Doug Dumas. We have a great conversation about his journey with wheelchair softball. The is a wide ranging conversation that is worth a listen!
2025-09-081h 11Sports, Identity and the Disability BlueWheelchair Softball World Series Champion!We sit down with Wheelchair Softball World Series Champion Josh Maier! We talk about this year's tournament at the Mall of America. We also explore the state of wheelchair softball, and Josh and I, discuss ways to grow the sport.
2025-08-2755 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueSports N Spokes at 50!In this week's episode we sit down with Al Kovach Editor In Chief of Sports N Spokes magazine. We have an interesting conversation of the magazine and the exciting new redesign!
Sports N Spokes
2025-08-2039 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueThe Wheelchair Softball World Series!In this episode we sit down with Keith Wallace who is the Commissioner of the National Wheelchair Softball Association. We discuss his hall of fame career, and the state of wheelchair softball. We also discuss the Wheelchair Softball World Series Taking Places in Minneapolis Minesota, August 14-16 at the Mall of America Parking Lot!
If you're interested in supporting the event please visit their website: USA Wheelchair Softball
2025-08-0940 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueThe power of Sports and Self-Advocacy, and The Power of Legacy!In this Episode wen sit down with Dave Stevens. We talk about his journey as an athlete without legs who played college and professional sports. We also talk about his career in media and the importance of self-advocacy!
Check out Dave's website at Dave Stevens
2025-08-0751 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueDisability Across Multiple Identities, Sports and Disability Empowerment!In this episode with sit down with Marly Saade. She opens up in a powerful conversation about disability, identity and the power of sports. I think you will enjoy this conversation.
2025-07-301h 08Sports, Identity and the Disability BlueVolunteering, Inclusion, and Wheelchair Basketball!In our newest episode, we sit down with Jacob Couch. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss volunteering, the power of community, and wheelchair basketball!
2025-07-161h 03Sports, Identity and the Disability BlueWinning Abilities and Winning Pathways!In this Episode we sit down with Todd and Michelle Hedtke, We discuss their journey and Winning Pathways and Winning Abilities. We also talk about the Partnership between these organizations and this podcast! I am excited about this collaboration, and I think you will enjoy this conversation.
Home - Promoting Exceptional Talent - Winning Abilities
Nonprofit Organization | Twin Cities - Winning Pathways Foundation
2025-07-0941 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueRiver City Slam Preview!In this episode we talk with Forest Lodge about the River City Slam the upcoming Wheelchair Tennis tournament in Richmond Virginia June 4-7! Come out and watch, and there are still looking for volunteers! you can sign up at the following link: Welcome | 2025 River City Slam Volunteer | Sportable
2025-06-0334 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueThe Virginia Vortex, Sportable and FaithIn this episode we sit down with Hannah Smith, she talks about work, wheelchair basketball and the importance of her faith. This is a great conversation!
2025-05-2352 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueThe River City Inclusive Gym!In this episode we sit down with Mike Mcgrath the founder of the River City Inclusive Gym. This is a great conversation!
Check out this video that highlights the work at the River City Inclusive Gym.
If you are interested in supporting the River City Inclusive Gym please contact the
Director of Community relations Joanna Wylie's via email, joanna@rcig.org or by phone 804-572-6357.
If you are interested in Sponsoring their work, please contact Mike McGrath via email at mike@rcig.org or by phone at 804-239-0595
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2025-05-1643 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueRoll Tide! Alabama Women's Wheelchair Basketball!In this Episode we talk with Ryan Hynes the Head Coach of the Women Wheelchair Basketball Team. We discuss his dynastic team, and how he developed a program that has won 5 consecutive national titles!
2025-05-0937 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueThe Boston Marathon, and The Current State of Wheelchair RacingIn this episode Bob Molinatti returns to the podcast. We discuss the 2025 Boston Marathon, and the current state of Wheelchair Racing!
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Sports, Identity and the Disability BlueThe Power of Sports and Full Employment for People Disabilities!In this episode will talk to Todd Hedtke. He shares the amazing work that his is doing through his organizations Winning Pathways and Winning Abilities. We talk about the importance of sports and full employment. This is a really great conversation.
Link to Winning Abilities: Home - Promoting Exceptional Talent - Winning Abilities
Link to Winning Pathways: Nonprofit Organization | Twin Cities - Winning Pathways Foundation
2025-04-2539 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueThe Final Day Adult National Wheelchair Basketball Championship!In this Episode I grabbed interviews with people on the final day of the Adult Nationals of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association in Richmond! I think You will enjoy this Erisode
2025-04-1529 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueCap City CardinalsIn This Episode, I talk with Doug Dumas. We talk about his journey to the National Wheelchair basketball National in Richmond Virginia this Weekend! I think you Will enjoy this conversation!
2025-04-0847 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueChampionship Sunday at NWBA Junior NationalsIn this episode we discuss Championship Sunday at the National Championship for the Junior division!
Interviews Include:
Forrest Lodge
Jackson Horne
Savanah Gardner
John Lasser
2025-04-0728 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueDay 1 at the National Wheelchair Basketball Association Junior National Championship1In this episode I recap the first day of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association Junior National Championships, it was a great first day in Richmond!
You can watch the livestream at this link! Per4Max | nwbajuniors
2025-04-0515 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueBeing A Father of a Child with a Disability, The Media's role in Promoting Wheelchair Basketball, and Nationals!In my latest episode I sit down with Todd Petit. We discuss his journey as a father of a child with a disability. We also discuss his love for Wheelchair basketball, and the upcoming National Tournaments in Richemond. I Think you will enjoy this conversation!
2025-03-241h 18Sports, Identity and the Disability BluePreviewing National Wheelchair Basketball Tournaments in Richmond!In this Episode I talk with the Director of Strategic Partnerships Forrest Lodge, and we discuss the National Wheelchair Basketball Championships in Richmond April 4-6 and April 11-13!
If you wanted to volunteer for either week, please sign up at the following link NWBA Adult & Junior Wheelchair Basketball National Championships | Sportable
If you are a company and you want to become a Sponsor, please use tis link.
NWBA Adult & Junior Wheelchair Basketball National Championships | Sportable
If you have any questions, please contact Forrest Lodge via email at forrest@sportable.org
2025-03-131h 42Sports, Identity and the Disability BlueLiving with Caner, and Women's Amputee Soccer!In this episode, we sit down with a member of the Women's World Cup Amputee Soccer Jenny Gray. This is a powerful conversation about living with cancer, motherhood and the power of sports!
2025-03-041h 07Sports, Identity and the Disability BlueLiving with a Disability in High School, and the power of Adaptive SportsIn this episode I sit down with Indigo Bruehwiler, and we talked about her journey as a young adult with a disability. I Really enjoyed this Conversation.
2025-02-0753 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueAdaptive Fitness and Creating an Inclusive BusinessIn this episode i talk with Brendan Aylward, and we talk about his exciting company AdaptX. We explore who to create an inclusive fitness environment for people with disabilities. This is a great conversation!
Link to AdaptX:AdaptX | Inclusive and Adaptive Fitness | Become a Certified Coach
Link to AdaptX podcast: The AdaptX Podcast | AdaptX | Inclusive and Adaptive Fitness
2025-01-2346 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueLiving With Trauma Greif, and the Power of RunningIn this episode I sit down with Shelia Finney and she opens up her past trauma and the experience of grieving her daughter Kayla. This is a powerful conversation about the complexity of grief, and the power of running. This is a powerful conversation.
2025-01-031h 19Sports, Identity and the Disability BlueLiving with Blindness and Running with A Disability!In our newest episode I sit down with Taylor Jones! We talked about his journey as someone who acquired a disability a decade ago. He opens up about facing fear, his disability and human connection!
2024-12-061h 18Sports, Identity and the Disability BlueLacrosse with Disability and Amputee Soccer!In this episode I talk with Katie Bondy. We talked about her journey with as a college athlete and a member of the Women's World Cup Amputee Soccer team. This is a great conversation that illustrates the complicated nature of living with a disability.
2024-11-251h 10Sports, Identity and the Disability BlueCollege Basketball, and Living with A DisabilityIn this week's episode I sit down with Lauren Fields and talk about her journey as an athlete who played college basketball with a visual impairment. This is an open an honest conversation.
2024-11-1939 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueAddiction and Sobriety!In this week episode I chat with Pete Sousa. We discuss his journey from addiction to sobriety, and his manages his identity as a recovering addict. We also chat about his podcast The Payoff Stories of Sobriety. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-payoff-stories-of-sobriety/id1550520979
Pete also has a very entertaining sports podcast. The Pete Sosa Show. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pete-sousa-show/id1651097345
I think you will enjoy this conversation!
2024-11-1255 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueWomen's World Cup Soccer!In this week's conversation we sit down with Mia Busk. We talked about her faith, and her journey as an athlete with a disability. I really enjoyed this conversation.
2024-11-0644 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueService, Adaptive Sports, and Women's World Cup Amputee Soccer!In today's episode, I chat with Sarah Evans! We covered a number of topics including her time in the military, the important role that adaptive sports has played in her life, and Women's World Cup Amputee Soccer! I really enjoyed this Conversation!
2024-10-291h 02Sports, Identity and the Disability BlueConversations From the River City ClassicIn today's episode I had the attend the River City Classic Wheelchair Basketball Tournament in Richmond Virginia. I had conversations with a number of participants to provide with a flavor of this awesome event!
Here is a link to Sportable if you are interested in getting involved with this great organization. Home | Sportable
2024-10-1956 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueParalympic Fencing, and being a disabled sister!In today's episode I sit down with Lauryn DeLuca, and she shares her story as a Paralympic fencing. She also talks about her journey as a disabled sister with Cerebral Palsy. This was a fun interview!
2024-10-1553 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueWheelchair Basketball, Women in Adaptive Sports, and Mentorship!In Today's episode I talk with the ESPY awarding winning Hannah Smith about the amazing work that she is doing in adaptive sports! we talk about her journey and the importance of people with disabilities being shown other successful people with disabilities so that people with disabilities have something they can aspire to! This was a great conversation!
Here is the link to the see it be it project.
https://www.instagram.com/theseeit.beitproject?igsh=MnhhcGRzYWpqZzQx
2024-10-081h 35Sports, Identity and the Disability BlueDancing Wheels!In today's episode I sit down with Mary Verdi-Fletcher, and we talk about her journey as a dancer with a disability! We discuss her amazing work with her company Dancing Wheels in Cleveland Ohio, I think you enjoy this conversation.
Here is the contact information for Dancing Wheels.
marketing@dancingwheels.org
Website: dancingwheels.org
Facebook, Instagram, X @dancingwheels
2024-09-2445 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueLiving as an Amputee, Sports and Representing Team USA!In this episode, we sit down with Q Haynes! She discusses her journey as a person who acquired a disability. She Has become an athlete and advocate for people with Disabilities! She also discusses her pride in Representing team USA in the first ever Women's world cup for amputee soccer! This was a great conversation!
2024-09-1743 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueParalympics Wrap Up, Wheelchair Basketball, and Where Do We Go from Here!Doug Dumas is Back! We break Down the Men's Wheelchair Basketball Gold Medal Game. We also chat about what we love about these Paralympics. We finish the podcast by discussing how we continue to grow adaptive sports!
2024-09-0959 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueParalympics and More Paralympics!In today's episode Bob Molinatti from Detours is back! We discuss the things have found interesting during this Paralympics! We discuss Quad Rugby, Wheelchair Racing, Triathlon, Classification, Wheelchair Basketball, and how we would like to see the Paralympics evolve and grow! This was an awesome conversation, and I think you will enjoy it!
2024-09-061h 29Sports, Identity and the Disability BlueParalympic Swimming, and Hannah Aspden in the 2024 Games!Today I sit down with Jeff Dugdale the Head Swimming Coach at Queens University of Charlotte. Jeff has won 14 national titles during his tenure at Queens. He has also coached multiple Paralympians, including Hannah Aspden who is a Captain of Team USA during the 2024 Games. Jeff talks about journey as Hannah's college coach, and he shares what it means to watch her compete! I think you will enjoy our conversation!
2024-09-0339 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueAn Able-bodied Convert to The Paralympics!In this episode I chat with a good friend of mine Matthew Ison! He is an able-bodied convert to the Paralympics! He talks about what it means to model inclusion for his son by watching the Paralympics! He also talks about some of his favorite moments from the Games thus far!
2024-09-0256 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueParalympics in Paris!Doug Dumas comes back on the Podcast to discuss the Paralympics! We Discuss the opening ceremony, and also chat about the events we are looking forward to watching over the next ten days! I think you will enjoy this episode!
2024-08-3057 minSports, Identity and the Disability BluePara Racing and working in broadcasting as a person with a Disability!Today I sit down with Bob Molinatti, and we talk about his journey as a disabled athlete and broadcaster. We also discuss his company Detours, and its relationship with Sports N' Spokes Magazines. This was an enjoyable conversation with a Hall of Famer!
Here is a link to the Detours channel on YouTube. Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/@AllAthletes?app=desktop
2024-08-201h 23Sports, Identity and the Disability BlueUSA ParaFencing!In today's episode we sit down with Beth Mahr from USA ParaFencing! We talk about her journey as an advocate for athletes with disabilities. She also explains the sport of ParaFencing. I think you will enjoy this conversation!
If you are interested in learning about ParaFencing, you can visit USA ParaFencing at the following website: Parafencing (usafencing.org)
2024-08-1454 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueBlind Golf!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)
2024-08-0643 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueThe National Wheelchair Basketball Association!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)
2024-08-0138 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueRunDisney and Being a Disabled Athlete In AustraliaToday 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!
2024-07-3050 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueWheels of Courage, Wheelchair Basketball, Disability HistoryToday, 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 Paralyzed Veterans from World War II Invented Wheelchair Sports, Fought for Disability Rights, and Inspired a Nation eBook : Davis, David: Kindle Store
2024-07-261h 04Sports, Identity and the Disability BlueGrit Wheelchairs, Being Outdoors, and the Importance of Having the Right EquipmentToday 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)
2024-07-2356 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueFaith, Persistence, Sports and Coming to Terms with a DisabilityToday 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.
2024-07-1640 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueLiving with MS, Being An Author and An Athlete with A DisabilityToday 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)
Here is the link to Figure It Out: Snapshots of My Journey with Multiple Sclerosis: Amazon.com: Figure It Out: Snapshots Of My Journey With Multiple Sclerosis eBook : King, Danica: Books
2024-07-1148 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueWheelchair Softball!!!!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
2024-07-091h 00Sports, Identity and the Disability BlueSports 'N Spokes and the Importance of Sports in the Disability CommunityToday 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 Foundation: Challenged Athletes Foundation
2024-07-0244 minSports, Identity and the Disability BluePER4MAX Wheelchairs, and a Journey as an Athlete with a Disability!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 Foundation: Grants | Challenged Athletes Foundation
Here is the link to the Kelly Brush Foundation: Home - Kelly Brush Foundation
2024-06-2737 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueSelf-Advocacy and Traveling the Country with A Disability!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? | Amplitude (livingwithamplitude.com)
Here is the link to Judith Heuman's memoir: Amazon.com: Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist (Audible Audio Edition): Judith Heumann, Kristen Joiner, Ali Stroker, Beacon Pres...
2024-06-2549 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueCollege, Professional Wheelchair Basketball, and the Lincolnway Special Recreation AssociationI 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, please visit their website Home | Lincolnway Special Recreation Association (lwsra.org)
2024-06-2046 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueLiving with MS, Motherhood with a Disability, and Sportable!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
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AdaptX Podcast#055- Disability Identity: Acceptance, Academics, and Athletics with Dr. Cort SchneiderOn today’s episode, we were joined by Dr. Cort Schneider. Dr. Schneider was born with cerebral palsy, is the Director of Disability Services at the University of Richmond, and a professor. He is a passionate advocate for people with disabilities, and adaptive recreation. He is a runner who uses forearm crutches and he has completed 14 half marathons, and dozens of 5k races. He even wrote a book called the Trial of Miles: A Disabled Runner's Memoir. Currently, he has taken his passion for people with disabilities and adaptive recreation and has launched a podcast entitled Sports, Identity, and th...
2024-06-121h 00Sports, Identity and the Disability BlueMentorship, The Complexity of Living with Disability, and Wheelchair Basketball!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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/columbusknightsbasketball?igsh=MXd2djIxdjlvY29pZA==
You can follow the Cap City Cardinals on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capcitycardinals?igsh=MWNmamNxNTV6MTVjMQ==
2024-06-121h 06Sports, Identity and the Disability BlueConversations from Championship Sunday at the River City Slam Wheelchair Tennis Tournament!!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 Wolff
McKenna Woodhead
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AdaptX PodcastEpisode #055- Disability Identity: Acceptance, Academics, and Athletics with Dr. Cort SchneiderOn today’s episode, we were joined by Dr. Cort Schneider. Dr. Schneider was born with cerebral palsy, is the Director of Disability Services at the University of Richmond, and a professor. He is a passionate advocate for people with disabilities, and adaptive recreation. He is a runner who uses forearm crutches and he has completed 14 half marathons, and dozens of 5k races. He even wrote a book called the Trial of Miles: A Disabled Runner's Memoir. Currently, he has taken his passion for people with disabilities and adaptive recreation and has launched a podcast entitled Sports, Identity, and th...
2024-06-1046 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueConversations From Day Two of the River City Slam Wheelchair Tennis Tournament!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! Please check out the event at the fol...
2024-06-0853 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueConversations from Day 1 of the River City Slam Wheelchair Tennis Tournament!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 will enjoy this episode.
Here is the link to the tournament website b...
2024-06-0745 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueCollege and Paralympic Swimming!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!
2024-06-0458 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueAdaptive and Paralympic Rowing!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 will enjoy this conversation!
If you are interested in learning more about the Para Adaptive rowing program with the Greater Columbus Rowing Association, please visit their website: Para Adaptive Rowing Program — Gre...
2024-05-2942 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueAllyship, Special Olympics Virginia, and the Summer GamesI 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 following link:
https://www.specialolympicsva.org/summer-games/summer-games-volunteer?locale=en
If you want to learn more about Special Olympics Virginia, please visit their website: https://ww...
2024-05-2841 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueMarc MillerI 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, to learn from a Husband Father, Grandfather, and athlete with a disability.
2024-05-2147 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueSportable, The NWBA National Championship, and the River City SlamIn 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 Wheelchair Tennis Tournament taking place June 6-9 at Collegiate School's Williams Bollettieri Tennis Center.
They do need volunteers if you are interested in volunteering, here is the link. Welcome | 2024 River City Slam Volunteer | Sportable (spo...
2024-05-2052 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueJennifer MawhinneyCome 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/YaEG2aWJnZ8?si=xYNgx7prebVJqNCm
2024-05-141h 02Sports, Identity and the Disability BlueGrace RossFaith, 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!
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2024-05-0746 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueDavid PetitThis 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!
2024-05-0349 minSports, Identity and the Disability BlueShawn DunawayI have known Shawn Dunaway for 35 years. In this open and honest conversation Shawn talks about how his involvement in sports has helped shape his life as an adult with cerebral palsy. Shawn also shares his feelings on the important role that mentors play in the lives of those with disabilities. It was great to chat with an old friend for the inaugural episode of this podcast.
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