From Childhood Dreams to D1 Wheelchair Basketball Glory | Rachel Kroener
- From Childhood Dreams to D1 Wheelchair Basketball Glory | Rachel Kroener Sasha Graham 47:27
Rachel Kroener discovered wheelchair basketball when she was 10 years old and was immediately hooked. She eventually earned a D1 scholarship to University of Texas at Arlington where she played with some of the best athletes in the sport. In this week’s episode, Rachel shares her journey and breaks down the challenges and triumphs of competing with, and against, some of the best wheelchair athletes in the world. She opens up about how her experiences on the court shaped her career in prosthetics, offering valuable insights into both fields. Rachel also reflects on her advocacy for adaptive sports, the impact of her disability—cerebral palsy—on her athletic journey, and the lessons she’s learned about resilience, teamwork, and personal Growth. Plus, she gives us a sneak peek into her future goals, both professionally and personally. From basketball chairs to prosthetics design, Rachel also provides a unique perspective on the intersection of sport and Technology. Follow Rachel on Instagram @phxrck5 and Arizona’s Ability 360 @ability360. You can find UTS’s Lady Movin’ Mavs @ladymovinmavswcbb Want to be a guest on Sports Will Save Us All? Send Sasha Graham a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/16966997407772582e273f473 Join our Sports Fam online! Instagram: @sportswillsaveusall Facebook: @sportswillsaveusall Website: www.SportsWillSaveUsAll.com
