A Rousing Introduction
An inspiring and enjoyable conversation with Siobhan Bertles and John Teegarden, two of the three coaches who led the first year Kansas City Royals youth wheelchair softball team to a national title. Insights into the mechanics of the game, the emotions and challenges of the competition, and more. Unlifting and fun!
Super Adaptive Achiever
A compelling Super Bowl connection as we catch back up with Matt Bollig. His KC Chiefs wheelchair football team just fell short of three straight championships this week in the 2024 national title game. An enjoyable update, and inspirational reprise of his KC Profiles conversation.
Rolling Past Handicaps to a Title
Matt led the Kansas City Chiefs wheelchair football team to its own Super Bowl win, the latest in his accomplishments. After an all-state football career in Chanute, KS, a weightlifting accident left him paralyzed but not discouraged as he helps advance adaptive sports in the area in numerous ways.
Paralympic Life Lessons For An Able-Bodied Coach
Coming to the wheelchair basketball game in college, Ron has made it his life’s work, and in wildly successful fashion, winning multiple Olympic Gold Medals in both the men’s and women’s game.
Sports Passion Not Sidelined By Disability
John sought out the competition of wheelchair softball after paralysis,
and works relentlessly now to spread adaptability to many sports for all
ages.