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Frank Goebel II is a military veteran who served 11 years in a National Guard infantry unit. He’s been a bowler all of his life, becoming fascinated with the sport by age 5. He competed in high school, college, and as a league bowler. When he was 30, a neurological condition got worse and he uses a wheelchair most of the time to assist with everyday mobility. But the day he got his wheelchair, he was back at the bowling alley that night. He is currently secretary of the American Wheelchair Bowling Association. Take a listen as we chat with him on this weeks podcast - https://lnkd.in/e5fRvtsX

Last week, Move United was honored by United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee Team USA as the recipient of the 2024 Rings of Gold Award! The Rings of Gold award annually recognizes an individual and a program dedicated to helping children develop their Olympic or Paralympic dreams and reach their highest athletic and personal potential. ? The award particularly recognizes Move United’s Sanctioned Competitions, a network of 34 multi-sport competitions held in 24 states that represent some of the best adaptive multi-sport competitive events in the United States, and are sanctioned by both Move United and applicable National Governing Bodies (NGBs). All of these events serve as a qualifier for The Hartford Nationals conducted by Move United. ? Read more about Move United Sanctioned Competitions and the USOPC Rings of Gold Award at https://lnkd.in/e7BVTSPq

Sam Schaefer injured his foot during an Air Force training exercise. After 9 years of pain, he opted for amputation to get his quality of life back. He is now a personal trainer, fitness coach, and small business owner who enjoys kickboxing, disc golf, and many other activities. He recently completed a climb of one of Ecuador’s highest peaks with ROMP and is currently featured in the documentary, “The Power of Sports for Amputees.” Take a listen on this weeks podcast - https://lnkd.in/e5fRvtsX

Emily Oberst was diagnosed with bone cancer when she was in eighth grade, which required surgery on her left leg. Sports was her life and basketball was her favorite sport. Eventually, she started playing wheelchair basketball for a local NWBA program in Milwaukee. She was recruited to play at the collegiate level for the University of Alabama but would transfer to the University of Illinois and studied sports management. Emily started playing for the women’s national team in 2017, but took a few years to focus on her career. She tried out again in 2021 and was able to win a silver medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. Take a listen as we chat with her on this weeks podcast - https://lnkd.in/e5fRvtsX

Tracy Danzey competed in track and swimming in high school. While attending Shepherd University and upon graduating, she kept an active lifestyle with activities like kayaking and hiking. At the age of 25, the intensive care nurse was diagnosed with cancer and would ultimately have her right leg amputated. In recent years, she has started to play with the U.S. Women’s Amputee Soccer Team, which will be competing at the inaugural Women’s Amputee Soccer World Cup in Columbia November 4-11. Let’s chat with her on our #podcast: https://lnkd.in/e5fRvtsX

Emi Perry grew up in Japan, but moved back to the United States in 2011 to attend college, where she studied exercise science. She was a runner before sustaining a spinal cord injury in 2017. She started competing in wheelchair racing and then para triathlon in 2022. Emi joined the resident team in Colorado Springs the following year and just represented the United States at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.?Take a listen as we chat with her on this weeks podcast - https://lnkd.in/e5fRvtsX.

POWER OF SPORTS! Are you looking for a rewarding and exciting career in adaptive sports?! We are looking for those dedicated to the life-changing power of sports for youth and adults with disabilities! Our member programs have over 30 OPEN positions and internships nationwide ready to be filled! Check out open positions here: https://lnkd.in/eaPTjzQv

After a life-changing car accident as a teenager,?Judge?Patricia Broderick?had two choices: remain in the safe haven of her parents or reinvent herself and find a new path through life as a woman in a wheelchair. She chose the latter. Graduating from law school, her career spans from being a volunteer social worker in Ecuador to a senior judge in the District of Columbia. Judge Broderick also advocates for diversity and women's advancement in the legal profession. Her memoir,?Reinventing the Wheel,?is a testimony to overcoming pain, fear, and prejudice ,but tempered by a resolve to carry on traveling and having fun in her own way, including alpine skiing. Take a listen - https://lnkd.in/e5fRvtsX

MoveUnited brings together sports providers from across the U.S. over a common interest in including individuals with disabilities. Building on the momentum of the 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Games and looking to the Los Angeles 2028 and Salt Lake City 2034 Olympic & Paralympic Games, #EdCon2025 offers opportunities to capitalize on the exposure and success of Paralympic athletes by transferring that attention to local adaptive sports programs. Presenter applications are being accepted now through November 1st. For more info and links to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gPBTFDtv

Jason Tabansky grew up in South Texas. He spent over 15 years in the U.S. Army as a helicopter crewmember and instructor and had deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq. He incurred a spinal cord injury due to an epidural abscess, which compressed his spinal cord. Jason participated in a golf clinic with Move United in 2018, but then really got into archery. He has competed in the Texas Regional Games and helped out with the Kinetic Kids program. But just last month, he won a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. Take a listen as we chat with him on this week’s podcast – https://lnkd.in/e5fRvtsX