Sports, Identity and the Disability Blue
Dr. Cort Schneider is born with cerebral palsy, uses his experience as an athlete, advocate and scholar with a disability to engage in open and honest conversations with people who have disabilities and their allies. Using the lens of sports these discussions will explore issues of identity, advocacy, access and self-determination. Dr. schneider will also celebrate disability as a cultural identity.
Episodes
In this episode with sit down with Marly Saade. She opens up in a powerful conversation about disability, identity and the power of sports. I think you will enjoy this conversation.
In our newest episode, we sit down with Jacob Couch. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss volunteering, the power of community, and wheelchair basketball!
In this Episode we sit down with Todd and Michelle Hedtke, We discuss their journey and Winning Pathways and Winning Abilities. We also talk about the Partnership between these organizations and this podcast! I am excited about this collaboration, and I think you will enjoy this conversation.
Home - Promoting Exceptional Talent - Winning Abilities
Nonprofit Organization | Twin Cities - Winning Pathways Foundation
In this episode we talk with Forest Lodge about the River City Slam the upcoming Wheelchair Tennis tournament in Richmond Virginia June 4-7! Come out and watch, and there are still looking for volunteers! you can sign up at the following link: Welcome | 2025 River City Slam Volunteer | Sportable
In this episode we sit down with Hannah Smith, she talks about work, wheelchair basketball and the importance of her faith. This is a great conversation!
In this episode we sit down with Mike Mcgrath the founder of the River City Inclusive Gym. This is a great conversation!
Check out this video that highlights the work at the River City Inclusive Gym.
If you are interested in supporting the River City Inclusive Gym please contact the
Director of Community relations Joanna Wylie's via email, joanna@rcig.org or by phone 804-572-6357.
In this Episode we talk with Ryan Hynes the Head Coach of the Women Wheelchair Basketball Team. We discuss his dynastic team, and how he developed a program that has won 5 consecutive national titles!
In this episode Bob Molinatti returns to the podcast. We discuss the 2025 Boston Marathon, and the current state of Wheelchair Racing!
In this episode will talk to Todd Hedtke. He shares the amazing work that his is doing through his organizations Winning Pathways and Winning Abilities. We talk about the importance of sports and full employment. This is a really great conversation.
Link to Winning Abilities: Home - Promoting Exceptional Talent - Winning Abilities
Link to Winning Pathways: Nonprofit Organization | Twin Cities - Winning Pathways Foundation
In this Episode I grabbed interviews with people on the final day of the Adult Nationals of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association in Richmond! I think You will enjoy this Erisode
In This Episode, I talk with Doug Dumas. We talk about his journey to the National Wheelchair basketball National in Richmond Virginia this Weekend! I think you Will enjoy this conversation!
In this episode we discuss Championship Sunday at the National Championship for the Junior division!
Interviews Include:
Forrest Lodge
Jackson Horne
Savanah Gardner
John Lasser
In this episode I recap the first day of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association Junior National Championships, it was a great first day in Richmond!
You can watch the livestream at this link! Per4Max | nwbajuniors
In my latest episode I sit down with Todd Petit. We discuss his journey as a father of a child with a disability. We also discuss his love for Wheelchair basketball, and the upcoming National Tournaments in Richemond. I Think you will enjoy this conversation!
In this Episode I talk with the Director of Strategic Partnerships Forrest Lodge, and we discuss the National Wheelchair Basketball Championships in Richmond April 4-6 and April 11-13!
If you wanted to volunteer for either week, please sign up at the following link NWBA Adult & Junior Wheelchair Basketball National Championships | Sportable
If you are a company and you want to become a Sponsor, please use tis link.
In this episode, we sit down with a member of the Women's World Cup Amputee Soccer Jenny Gray. This is a powerful conversation about living with cancer, motherhood and the power of sports!
In this episode I sit down with Indigo Bruehwiler, and we talked about her journey as a young adult with a disability. I Really enjoyed this Conversation.
In this episode i talk with Brendan Aylward, and we talk about his exciting company AdaptX. We explore who to create an inclusive fitness environment for people with disabilities. This is a great conversation!
Link to AdaptX:AdaptX | Inclusive and Adaptive Fitness | Become a Certified Coach
Link to AdaptX podcast: The AdaptX Podcast | AdaptX | Inclusive and Adaptive Fitness
In this episode I sit down with Shelia Finney and she opens up her past trauma and the experience of grieving her daughter Kayla. This is a powerful conversation about the complexity of grief, and the power of running. This is a powerful conversation.
In our newest episode I sit down with Taylor Jones! We talked about his journey as someone who acquired a disability a decade ago. He opens up about facing fear, his disability and human connection!
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