The Wheel Print

Jeremy 'Opie' Lade was recently inducted into the National Wheelchair Basketball Hall of Fame—for good reason. With an illustrious career and a wealth of experience, Opie has plenty to share with the Wheel Print Podcast and its listeners. This episode offers valuable insights into hard work and the achievements that come with dedication. Don't miss this compelling journey through Opie's life—from childhood to the present—and the profound impact basketball has had along the way.Support the showAre you enjoying The Wheel Print podcast and would like to see more episodes? Please consider supporting the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint

This episode will be a deep dive into the inside game of Paul Schulte. We will cover what's truly important in his life and his approach to this monumental comeback to the US National Team. Look out Paris 2024, the USA Men's Team is strong and Paul Schulte has a role to play! Don't miss this episode! Support the Show.Are you enjoying The Wheel Print podcast and would like to see more episodes? Please consider supporting the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint

Miles Thompson is a welcomed close friend of mine and a guest of the Wheel Print podcast. He has served the sport of wheelchari basketball for decades and has a solid trail of accomplishments in doing so. Today, you will find Miles in the Pacific Ocean in search of his next perfect wave as an adaptive soulful surfer. His story is one of legend and impact. Tune into this episode #32 and be amazed. Support the Show.Are you enjoying The Wheel Print podcast and would like to see more episodes? Please consider supporting the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint

Sir Philip Craven is one of the most iconic leaders in the sport of wheelchair basketball has ever seen at the international and Paralympic level. Sir Philip was Knighted by  Queen Elizabeth for his service to Paralympic Sport. Do not miss this episode you will be amazed by his Wheel Print!  Support the showAre you enjoying The Wheel Print podcast and would like to see more episodes? Please consider supporting the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint

Today on The Wheel Print podcast: Celebrating the powerhouse women of the Class of 2024 and The National Girls and Women in Sports Day!  PhD holders, decades of service, and trailblazers in both athletics and leadership. Inspired by Coco Chanel's words, 'A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.' Honored to be part of history as we welcome the first all-female class to the HOF: - Dr. Darlene Hunter- Dr. Andrea Woodson-Smith - Cheryl Lady Vines  Support the showAre you enjoying The Wheel Print podcast and would like to see more episodes? Please consider supporting the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint

My Christmas Present to you is a legend in the making! The "new" Matt Scott,  his new dramatic directions to serve others, and much more are all packed into this episode. Make sure to give this a listen to find out what Matt Scott has been up to and what's in store for him in the new year. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! With this episode, we are wrapping up Season 3 of The Wheel Print Podcast! Make sure to stay tuned in the new year for insightful conversations with athletes from our community. Support the showAre you enjoying The Wheel Print podcast and would like to see more episodes? Please consider supporting the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint

Bailey Moody has risen from the NWBA junior division and now entering her senior year at Alabama! A USA National team member is fast-tracking and developing her athlete brand and brand partnerships in the crazy world of sponsorships.  Check out Bailey's incredible story and her path to success on The Wheel Print Podcast. Support the showAre you enjoying The Wheel Print podcast and would like to see more episodes? Please consider supporting the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint

Going to switch it up on this episode. I will be the guest and interviewed by my marketing and brand manager at Dromos Agency.  We will talk about 20 years of the labor of love of DK3 and this last dance at UTA on the June 24-25 weekend. Will be a good one. Support the showAre you enjoying The Wheel Print podcast and would like to see more episodes? Please consider supporting the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint

Check out this next episode of the Wheel Print Podcast for a deep dive into what drives all of us….our wheels. Spinergy Wheels has been on the cutting edge of design and technology to enhance our elite and everyday performance of our wheelchairs. Ryan Webb, Director of Sales and Marketing, is my guest.  We share a storied history with each other and have collaborated for over 20 years. This discussion will educate you on how Spinergy captured the global market and has held onto it from day one. A company with attitude and what the end user gets is durability with less weight with a sexy look. Support the showAre you enjoying The Wheel Print podcast and would like to see more episodes? Please consider supporting the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint

Lisa Hilborn, a name you should know. Lisa's service to the sport of wheelchair basketball and to the wheelchair sports movement can only be described as elite and legendary. Her roles and impact in her career with 3 of the most prominent programs in the country, including Casa Colina, her latest move  is nothing but elite. Don't miss the Wheel Print podcast as we dive into this extraordinary woman's path  and she's not done yet! Support the showAbout Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for HealthcareCasa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare is a nonprofit provider of specialized medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care for people with disabling conditions resulting from accidents, disease, or illness. Its continuum of care includes medical-surgical and intensive care, acute rehabilitation, residential rehabilitation, and long-term residential care. Outpatient services include orthopedic and neurologic rehabilitation, physician clinics, children's services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, audiology, and day treatment. Home to a research institute, adaptive sports and recreation program, and several residency programs, Casa Colina has proudly served the Southern California community and beyond for 85 years. Visit www.casacolina.org to learn more.

A 5x Paralympian and the ONLY female player to win Gold in wheelchair basketball in Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, and Rio 2016. Hear Christina's story, her beginnings, education, and her path to Paralympic glory in this season finale! Please like, share, comment and write a review for The Wheel Print Podcast. Follow Christina on Instagram: @cmschwab12 Support the show

Josh Turek, a two-time Paralympic Gold Medal & Bronze winner has a staggering story of achievement and success. The Wheel Print uncovers his perseverance, inspiration, and his monumental move into politics and his path to election to the Iowa House of Representatives. Hear his Paralympic story, with its many ups and downs, and his path to winning in his political campaign by spending 6 months knocking on more than 13,000 doors. Dragging his wheelchair up the steps to win the election by just 6 votes. EVERY VOTE COUNTS!This is a can't-miss episode and a must-share. History!!If you don't already follow Josh Turek on Instagram, please go ahead and follow him now and give him some love! IG: @joshturek04Support the show

Jake Williams' work ethic has earned him double gold. His reputation and experience as an elite player have earned him the Head Coach job at the prestigious Men's Collegiate Warhawk wheelchair basketball program.  I really enjoyed having  Jake on The Wheel Print podcast and I hope that you enjoy our conversation, too. Follow Jake Williams on Instagram  @jakeusa2 Support the show

The Wheel Print has had some really deep and meaningful episodes. This next will not disappoint. Megan Blunk bares her soul as she describes her journey battling with mental health since she was a child. Megan will educate all listeners to a better awareness of mental health through her direct experiences as an elite woman and elite athlete. This is the second and final episode of a 2-part series with Megan Blunk, drawing awareness to Mental Illness and Mental Health in October. In this part 2, Megan shares her story of the accident, the emotional trauma post-accident, and how she turned used sports and wheelchair basketball into an opportunity and a  second chance at life. We covered why sharing our mental health journey candidly can be so important to remove mental health stigma.  An absolutely fascinating story of an elite woman who is constantly searching  for herself and her identity. @meganblunk@meganblunkround3 Support the show

The Wheel Print has had some really deep and meaningful episodes. This next will not disappoint. Megan Blunk bares her soul as she describes her journey battling with mental health since she was a child. Megan will educate all listeners to a better awareness of mental health through her direct experiences as an elite woman and elite athlete. This is the first episode of a 2-part series drawing awareness to Mental Illness and Mental Health in October. The first part of the series starts with her current yardwork project that Megan shares on her Instagram on a daily basis and dives deep into her childhood, including the trauma she experienced. Megan opens up about these experiences and shares her journey in understanding living with ADHD and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).@meganblunk@meganblunkround3 Support the show

Check this episode out to become more aware of Paralympic collectibles in form of NFTs.  All your questions about what an NFT is will be answered in this episode thanks to the CEO of Fantokin, Bryan Speece, and the Founder & CEO of Dromos Agency, Ish Tanyeri. I am excited for Paralympic athletes to be part of this future art movement. www.fantokin.com www.dromosagency.com Support the show

Trey Takes the World by Storm. Trevon Jenifer is athletic, driven, focused, well educated, and most of all loved. He's a 2x Paralympic Gold Medalist, not satisfied... wants more Gold, and tells us why he came out of retirement to have another run with Team USA through Paris 2024. This episode will dive into the many facets of a tremendous human being (Did you know that Trey is a Personnel Security Specialist for the Federal Government!?) and his incredible journey into success from the time of his Youth into his Present. It's a moving interaction between DK and Trey that you do not want to miss.Trevon Jenifer: From the Ground Up - Click here to buy on Amazon Trey's IG: @treyjenifer Support the show

The 20th episode of the Wheel Print is Solid Gold and Hall of Famer caliber, no joke! In this episode we go deep into our impressions and memories of our induction to the USOP Hall of Fame and forever being enshrined alongside Olympians and Paralympians in the US Olympic & Paralympic Museum. Tune in and hear from Muffy Davis, Summer and Winter Paralympian and Medalist along with Lonnie Hannah team member of the legendary 2002 Sled Hockey Team. The first Paralympic Team ever to get inducted. Our three perspectives will walk you through what it took to be nominated and inducted into the pinnacle of sports in the US. Go to Apple Podcasts and Spotify or YouTube to check it out! Support the show

'Tell me I'm Too Small!' The Preston Howell episode will amaze and inspire you. This teenager has elite Faith, academics, and basketball game that will make you ask yourself: 'What's My Excuse?' IG: @preston23__Support the show

The Will Waller episode will cover his dramatic rise from the streets of Chicago to an elite Team USA career. National team player and Bronze medalist, his career and education allow him to lead the NWBA as CEO to new heights. Don't miss this inside story of Will Waller. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint)

Check out this episode on Jeff Glasbrenner on The Wheel Print podcast. You will be amazed at what you do not know about this elite baller, athlete, father & husband, and extreme outdoorsman. Jeff will take us beyond all limits. Tune in for a ride you won't forget. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint)

To truly appreciate the game I mean 'truly', I strongly encourage you to check out this episode with David Davis. How our sport was born through veterans, their fight for the right to play, and for civil rights. Respect and appreciate the incredible history of wheelchair basketball and the NWBA by tuning in and be AMAZED. To purchase  Wheels of Courage on Amazon, click here. To learn more about David Davis and his other books, visit his official website. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint)

Junior Rodriguez is an unsung hero to our sport. His service, dedication, and passion is in a class of its own. Don't miss his story and journey of impact to ALL he SERVES. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint)

Ron Lykins is the winningest coach in the NWBA's history. His wheel print on the game speaks for itself:  2x Paralympic Gold Medal Winning Coach with the USA Women in 2004 and 2008 and 2x Gold Medal Winning Coach with the USA Men wheelchair basketball in 2016 and 2020. Ron recently announced his retirement from the National Program.  In this episode,  Ron and DK talk about his early beginnings in the game, his time at the University of Kentucky, how he developed his coaching skills, his time with the USA women, and most recently the challenges he had to overcome due to the global pandemic as the USA Men sought to defend their title in the postponed Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in 2021. We invite you to give this episode a good listen to honor the man and the legacy of Coach Ron Lykins. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint)

You are going to want to not miss my conversation with the down-to-earth, Ryan Neiswender, Paralympic Gold Medalist, Team Visa athlete, and employee, and keynote speaker. He tells his story of Tokyo Gold, faith, career, and family. It's the Real Deal! Follow Ryan on social media: IG: @ryan_neiswenderTwitter: @ryan.neiswender LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-neiswenderHis website: www.ryanneiswender.com Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint)

After a couple of months of going dark, we are finally back with an epic episode with my dear friend, Courtney Ryan on The Wheel Print Podcast. Courtney shares her beginnings in the theater, then collegiate soccer, her transition to a new life after her spinal cord injury, and her POWERFUL NOW!  Follow Courtney on her IG: @courtneyryan_55APM Medical Supplies Medical supplies that you need from a company that gives back to wheelchair sports PER4MAX Wheelchairs The Sweet RideSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint)

Doug Garner is a man who knows a lot and has done a lot for so many. The problem is because Doug is so selfless, most only know the obvious! So much to this man and all he has accomplished for others and the University of Texas- Arlington. This episode will give you an inside look at the "Selfless" Doug Garner and his legacy to date at and through UTA! Doug and I talked family, basketball, Tokyo 2020, his impact on the growth of the Junior and  Women's Divisions, Veterans,  the international sports community he helped built and so much more.  Thank you, DG! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint)

In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Darlene to discuss themes bigger than basketball. She's a Paralympic Gold Medalist going for another Gold in Tokyo later this summer, but Darlene's real "wheel print" is beyond her Medals. She's a distinguished Professor at the University of Texas-Arlington, where she teaches Disability Rights and Inclusion to college students. She is an activist, an outspoken advocate for people with disabilities, NWBA Board Member, and a trailblazer for women in sports. Darlene was the recipient of the ESPNW Everyday Heroes Award in 2017. She was recently named Athlete Rep to USOPC (the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee)  for wheelchair basketball.  She is also the founder of the first and only women's only wheelchair basketball summer camp to help train the next generation of powerful women. Get your notepad and pen ready for this episode because Dr. Darlene is going to share her wisdom, intelligence, and maturity with us. Enjoy The Wheel Print Podcast, brought to you by APM Medical Supplies. Darlene on Social:IG: @darlenehunter FB: Darlene Hunter Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint)

Today is Juneteenth. On this special day, we are publishing the recording of the Currents of Change webinar for the first time on The Wheel Print podcast, featuring some of the most recognizable names in our game. The Currents of Change webinar was held amidst the social unrest that our nation experienced upon the series of police killings of Black men and women: George Floyd, Ahmaud Arberey, Breonna Taylor, only to name a few. Moderated by Hall of Famer, Lee Montgomery, in this episode, you will hear personal and collective stories from African American wheelchair basketball players: Military Veteran Le'Toi Adams with Paralympic Gold Medalists, Trevon Jenifer, Brian Bell, and Matt Scott.  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint)

Matt Scott or as I like to call him, "The One," has "Golden Thoughts" for Tokyo 2021. He shares his life, the challenges he had to overcome, and mostly, his joy of being a basketball player with us in this Wheel Print Podcast episode. It's a treat! Follow Matt Scott on Social Media: IG: @mattscott_fly Twitter: @MattScott_FlySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint)

We ALL love them...We love what they stand for; admire the image they've created; respect the community they built; love how they make any wheelchair sport look really cool.They are the makers of today's custom-made, badass wheelchairs. But how much did we actually all know THE STORY behind the PER4MAX Wheelchairs?What inspired Willie Hernandez and his co-founders to build the company back in the day?How they chose the name "PER4MAX?"What drives their success and makes them stay ahead of the competition?I was honored to be joined by my dear friends, Willie and Chris in this episode of The Wheel Print Podcast. We covered so many topics and announced the winners of the DK IN MAY campaign in which DK3 was a proud partner.Visit their website here.Follow PER4MAX on social media:IG: @per4max FB: @PER4MAXwheelchairs Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint)

In this episode of The Wheel Print podcast, I talked to my dear friend, the one and only, Alana Jane Nichols. I nicknamed Alana, "SG "(Solid Gold), back in the day and it's for a reason: She's a 3-time Paralympic Gold Medalist in wheelchair basketball, alpine skiing, and sprint kayak. She's also the ONLY female to win a Gold in both Winter and Summer Paralympic Games. Alana has been able to secure endorsements and partnerships with major global brands before anyone else dared to knock on their door. She has once again proven to us her leadership during her Presidency of the Women's Sports Foundation as a new mom during a global pandemic. You'll not only hear us talk about sunshine and trailblazing moments in Alana's life, but also about mortality and loss of life. She calls that "part of the human experience" in life.  Hope you enjoy the show!  IG: @alanathejane The High Fives FoundationWomen's Sports Foundation  

Pat is arguably one of the best player in the world and his handles one of legend. In this episode of The Wheel Print podcast, we talked about Pat's introduction to wheelchair basketball,  his mentors who helped shape his identity, and the WHY behind the incredible video content he shares on his social media.   Hope you enjoy this episode on The Wheel Print podcast, available on Apple and Spotify! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint)

Team USA wheelchair basketball player, Rose Hollermann is a professional athlete currently in Spain and is a Gold Medalist at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. We discussed family, grief, tragedy, inspiration, women's empowerment, and much much more in this episode of the Wheel Print Podcast. Thank you, Rose! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint)

Trooper Johnson is recognized as one of the best shooters of all time. Join us on this episode of the Wheel Print podcast to get to know the player, the coach, the husband, and the father, Trooper Johnson, one of my best friends for over three decades!  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint)

3-time Paralympian and Gold medalist, Becca Murray is arguably the best female wheelchair basketball shooter in the world. She is a quiet leader. "A Batman!" in her Coach's words. Join us as we unravel the story behind, Becca Murray. I hope you enjoy getting to know Becca Murray as much as I did. https://www.teamusa.org/para-wheelchair-basketball/athletes/Becca-MurraySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint)

We're honored to kick off our podcast with a special guest and a dear friend, Perry Price. A veteran, residing in San Diego, California, Perry is a very strong  wheelchair basketball player on the Wolfpack DI team. In this episode, we uncover the inside story of our friend. Perry's story has the power to touch on many people on so many levels. We hope that you enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewheelprint)