Biography
Reason: As a child he took part in sports including basketball, American football and wrestling before he acquired his impairment. During his recovery he was introduced to wheelchair basketball by recreation therapist Kristin Luethke. (Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals Facebook page, 12 Jul 2022; royalpurplenews.com, 06 Feb 2022)
Ambition: To compete at the Paralympic Games. (royalpurplenews.com, 06 Feb 2022)
Awards: He was named on the All-Star team at the 2022 Americas Cup in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (wheelchairbasketball.ca, 19 Jul 2022)
While representing the University of Nebraska Omaha in the United States of America, in 2017 he received Second Team All-American honours and was named on the Collegiate All-Rookie Team. (madonna.org, 24 Apr 2017)
Additional Info: FURTHER EDUCATION
In 2022 he began studying for a master's degree in athletic administration at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in the United States of America. (LinkedIn profile, 03 Dec 2023)
OCCUPATION
He has worked part-time as an adaptive sports programmer at The Ability Center in Wauwatosa, WI, United States of America. (LinkedIn profile, 03 Dec 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateApril 11, 1997
Place of ResidenceWHITEWATER, WI
OccupationAthlete, Sports Administrator
EducationHealth Studies - University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, United States
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachRobb Taylor [national]
Highlights
Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
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World Championships | ||||
1 | Men | 2022 | Dubai, UAE | |
ParaPan American Games | ||||
1 | Men | 2023 | Santiago, CHI |