Adventures with Aggie

In today's adventure, we speak with the sledge hockey legend, Billy Bridges. Billy is a 5x Paralympic Sledge Hockey Player for Team Canada and a 4x World Champion. He shares his experiences of being on Team Canada since he was 14, his favorite competition memories, and his Road to Beijing! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure we speak with Kyle Zych, a Team USA Sled Hockey member. He tells us how he found hockey from the very beginning, what the Road to Beijing 2022 has been like, and how he uses CrossFit in his training. Listen in to learn more about Kyle and USA Sled Hockey! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we speak with Hannah Sloan, a paraswimmer and Paris 2024 Paralympic hopeful. She gives us her first experience at a swim meet, what her training looks like, and what making the games would mean to her. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we speak with Matt Thums, a team USA curler. He gives us a peek into how he got into curling, his preparation for Beijing, and what curling has taught him about himself. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we speak with Oyuna Uranchimeg, a team USA Wheelchair Curling player. She gives us a deeper look into her sport, how she's preparing for the road to Beijing, and what she recommends for the next generation that follows her footsteps. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure we speak with Steve Emt, Team USA Wheelchair Curler. As he prepares for the 2022 Beijing Paralympics, Steve shares how he was lured into the game of curling and how his passion for the sport grew. He gives us insight on his time playing basketball at University of Connecticut, the challenges of learning how to curl, and how's he's grown through his curling career. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure we hear from Team USA Para Alpine Skier, Ravi Drugan. Ravi found his passion in alpine skiing after an accident that changed his life. He began skiing in 2009 and raced autocross in Oregon. Ravi has competed in the X Games and snagged a Bronze medal at the 2015 games in Aspen. He shares with us his Paralympic hopes to go to Beijing 2022. Listen in to hear about Ravi's skiing and aspirations for this year. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we talk with David Kiley, one of the top names in wheelchair basketball, the creator of DK3 basketball tournament, and a nine time Paralympic gold medalist. David, aka DK, gives us a look into his career pre and post injury and how he transitioned into coaching. Learn more about DK here and find more information about the tournament, DK3, here! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we speak with Ryan Neiswender, a recent gold medalist at Tokyo 2020 on Team USA Wheelchair Basketball. He gives us a small peek into his family's sporting background and how this passion led him into wheelchair basketball. Ryan shares his experience at the Tokyo Paralympics and what the Tokyo Games meant to him and the team. Lastly, Ryan speaks of the mental fortitude needed to succeed in life and sports. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we speak with Mohamed Lahna, a ParaTriathlon Athlete and Paracyclist. He has competed for Team Morocco and Team USA at the Paralympics. Lahna won bronze in the 2016 Rio Games in ParaTriathlon. He also is a Ironman Kona and Norsemen Xtreme Triathlon Finisher. We take a look into how triathlons became apart of his life and taken him all over the world as well as all the success's he's achieved. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

“Chase your butterflies.” - Dana Mathewson. In today's adventure we speak with Dana Mathewson, a Team USA Wheelchair Tennis player, two time Paralympian (Rio and Tokyo). Dana is the highest ranked wheelchair tennis player in the world. She gives us a look at how she came to terms with her disability at an early age and turning it until something to make her stronger. Dana shares stories about winning on the biggest stage and her journey playing overseas. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure we speak with Zach Miller, a Para-Snowboarder for Team USA. He gives us a look into his accomplishments in the sports industry, his trials and tribulations in the sport, and his excitement for the Beijing Paralympics. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we speak with Avery Downing, an Alabama wheelchair tennis and wheelchair basketball player. She tells us a bit about her success in two sports for Alabama, what she enjoys outside of sports, and how the Alabama family has changed her life. Listen in to learn more about Avery! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we speak with Shelby Baron, a University of Alabama and Team USA wheelchair tennis player. She gives us a small look into her personal journey coming from Hawaii to Alabama, her experience going from athlete to coach, and some stories from Tokyo 2020. Listen in to hear how she found wheelchair tennis to be her sport. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure we speak with Abby Bauleke, a Team USA and Alabama Wheelchair Basketball Player. Abby just recently got back from winning Bronze in Tokyo! We take a look into her journey in Tokyo, how she's enjoyed the Alabama program, and what she has learned about herself through playing wheelchair basketball. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure we speak with Ryan Hynes, the head coach of the women's wheelchair basketball team at the University of Alabama. We take a look at not only his resilience in his youth, but his roots in wheelchair basketball, and how he hopes to improve the women's basketball program in the future.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure we speak with Lily Rice, a Welsh Wheelchair Motocross Athlete (WCMX). She tells us about her young journey in her sport, her goals for trying to get WCMX into the 2028 Paralympics, and what inspires her everyday. Listen in to learn about her story and WCMX. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure we talk with Steve Serio, co-captain of Team USA wheelchair basketball team who pushes PER4MAX. He is a two time gold medalist from Rio and Tokyo. Steve shares how basketball has impacted his life, what he has been up to since Tokyo and how much PER4MAX has shaped his athletic career. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we speak with Chris Kommer, the CFO of PER4MAX. He has been a believer in PER4MAX and the need for high quality custom sports chairs since the beginning. He gives us his journey through adaptive sports, becoming involved with ownership in PER4MAX. He shares his time in high performance wheelchair basketball and how he has developed as a person. Lastly he shares how PER4MAX has grown and is looking to grow in the future. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

Today we talk with Rose Hollerman, a 3-time Paralympian and a 2-time medalist. We take a look at how she has become successful as an athlete, the people who helped shape her life, and PER4MAX's role in it all. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we hear from five-time Paralympian, Matt Scott of Team USA Wheelchair Basketball. He is a 2-Time Paralympic Gold Medalist and Bronze Medalist. He speaks about his overseas basketball journey and the brotherhood of the Paralympic wheelchair basketball team. He shares just how much PER4MAX means to him and his athletic journey. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure we speak with Courtney Ryan, a member of Team USA Women's Wheelchair Basketball. She gives us her story about becoming a first time Paralympian and highlights from her time at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics as well as how her journey with PER4MAX has shaped her basketball career.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure we speak with Jake Williams, wheelchair basketball player on Team USA and a PER4MAX Athlete. He speaks of his journey in the sport from his teenage years all throughout his pro overseas career. He connected with the NWBA at a young age to play with their junior teams, progressed to play in college and later in Germany. Since then, he's a two time Paralympic Gold medalist at Rio and Tokyo! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

On today's adventure we speak with the CEO and Founder of PER4MAX, William Hernandez. Willie shares his story in wheelchair basketball and the importance of the sport in his life. He gives us a look inside the creation of the company and everything they have in store for the future.   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure we talk with Kieran Jones, a shot-putter based in Wales. As we dive into his young career, we learn about his journey in wheelchair basketball, shotput, and what he plans for the future as he enters the world stage.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we speak with Steve Everett, the president of the US Power Soccer Association. He tells us a bit about the development of his love of sports and how he navigated sports with his disability. Join us to see his journey into his Pro Tennis career and how it led him to becoming the president of the US Power Soccer Association. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we speak with Zack Dickey, an Auburn Student who plays for the USA Power Soccer Team. He takes us through his life, the evolution of the sport, and how his love of sports have influenced his coaching aspirations.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

Today we talk with Riley Johnson, a USA Power Soccer athlete. We take a look at his journey through Power Soccer, the effect COVID has had on the entire sport, and how a full player run board effects the sport as a whole. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we speak with Natalie Russo, an 18 year vet in the Power Soccer circuit. We are able to discover her incredible experiences playing multiple times for the US National Team, how it's helped her change children with disabilities lives for the better, and how she's been able to travel the world through Power Soccer.  What is Power Soccer? :https://youtu.be/BXTnhCCjKVk USA Power Soccer Website: https://www.powersoccerteamusa.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we speak with Leanne and Gwennan, two proud parents of goalball players. They speak with us on how they've seen their children grow and develop through playing the sport, and how this sport has changed their lives along the way! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we welcome Kacey Clarke, a multisport athlete who recently acquired a bionic arm. We speak of her journey in not only BMX, but other sports up to this point and how it has shaped her young life.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure we hear from Dan, Dom, and Joe Roper. They are three brothers who play for their goalball team, the Fen Tigers. They grew up playing the sport together and have had great success. Listen in to hear them speak about their love for goalball and the goalball family. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

Today's adventure features Josh McEntee and Josh Windle, two goalball players and best friends. Josh and Josh met through playing goalball and share many common interests beyond the sport. Listen in to hear how this sport changed their lives. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, Laura Brooks and Mo Ahmed of the Birmingham Goalball Club. Both are athletes and are very proud of come from such a successful goalball club. Laura is also the welfare officer of the club. They share what they love the most about the club and how they see their club progressing in the future with exciting events such as the World Blind Games! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we speak with Diego Mariscal, a paraswimmer for team Mexico. He will tell us a bit about his swimming career, his creation of 2gether International, and his upcoming accelerator project! Listen in to hear how you can get involved and submit your accelerator application. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure we hear from Goalball UK Ambassador, Naqi Rizvi. Naqi is super passionate about the sport of goalball and growing it. He comes from a background in tennis but found goalball to be his sport. Listen in to hear Naqi speak about how he uses his platform to educate people on sport for those with visual impairments. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

Today's adventure features Mark Winder, CEO of Goalball UK. This episode is the first of many Goalball UK episodes to come! Mark comes from a background in sports but joined Goalball UK as an outsider to the sport. He gives us a brief explanation on the sport and its rules. Listen in to learn how he got familiar with goalball and how much he loves his job. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

Today's adventure features Disability Sport Wales member, Aled Davies. He throws shot put, and discus for Team Great Britain. He is a gold medalist in the Paralympics (London and Rio), IPC World Championships (Lyon, Doha, and London), and IPC European Championships (Swansea and Grosseto). Listen in to hear how excited he is to compete in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we feature Olivia "Livvy" Breen. Olivia is a Paralympic sprinter and long jumper on Team Great Britain. She has won gold in the IPC World Championships, IPC European Championships, and Commonwealth Games as well as taking bronze at the 2012 London Paralympics. Listen in to hear Olivia speak about her sporting story leading all the way up to the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we continue our feature with Disability Sport Wales by speaking with Jodie Grinham. Jodie is a para-archer and won the silver medal at the 2019 Rio Paralympics. She shares how her family played a role in her decision to be an archer as well as what she hopes people learn from watching and participating in the sport of archery! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we hear from Tom Matthews who is on the way to his first Paralympics in Tokyo. He is currently ranked #8 in the world for wheelchair table tennis. Listen in to hear Tom talk about his story, how he found table tennis, and what he is most excited for in Tokyo! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we hear from Sarah Bolton, another incredible student athlete from the Ryan Martin Foundation. She shared how much RMF has impacted her life as well as some of her favorite musical theater passion. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we hear from Martrell Stevens. Martrell is a student-athlete from the Ryan Martin Foundation. Originally from Chicago, Martrell finds himself going to the University of Illinois this fall to play wheelchair basketball there. He shares how RMF has impacted his life and learned about himself by playing wheelchair basketball. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure we hear from Lucy Shuker, a wheelchair tennis player who represents Great Britain. Lucy has over 100 international titles and is just coming off of finishing runner-up in doubles at this year's Wimbledon. Listen in to hear how tennis has impacted her life and what she is looking forward to in Tokyo 2020. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

For today's adventure, meet David Brown. David was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease at 15 months old. This resulted in Glaucoma and ultimately took his sight by the time he was 13 years old. He is a Paralympian and Gold Medalist from Rio 2016. He is looking forward to competing in this year's Tokyo Paralympics in just a few weeks. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

Today's adventure features Hennessy Hernandez. She is an alumni of the Ryan Martin Foundation and past member of the RMF Trojans. She shares with us how important RMF has been in her life and why others should get involved. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we feature Ryan Martin. Ryan is the founder of the Ryan Martin foundation which is an organization that is helping people with disabilities live independent lives. Ryan also has experience playing wheelchair basketball with the New York Rollin' Knicks and with the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA). Listen in to learn more about all of the awesome things that the Ryan Martin Foundation is working on! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we hear from para-powerlifter on Team Great Britain, Ali Jawad. Ali was born without legs and started powerlifting at age 16. He has competed in lifting competitions all around the world and is looking forward to competing in Tokyo in just a few weeks. He is determined to show the world that anything is possible. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure we hear from Team Canada Boccia player, Alison Levine. Alison played a number of sports growing up including horseback riding, wheelchair basketball, and rugby. Then she landed with boccia. She is currently ranked #1 in the world for independent and #4 in the world for pairs. Listen to Alison tell us about boccia and how excited she is for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, Mitch Joynt of Team New Zealand tells us about his story of finding athletics. Growing up in New Zealand, he did many sports but it wasn't until his accident that he found running to be his sport. Listen in to learn about Mitch and his passions including snowboarding! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we hear from Amy Trusedale. She is a para taekwondo athlete on Team Great Britain headed to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. She has been doing taekwondo almost her whole life and is very excited to represent Great Britain this year. Keep in mind this episode was recorded before Amy had qualified for the Games.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support