& Delegate Assembly

2018

& delegate assembly NOVEMBER 7–10 PHOENIX THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS The Adaptive Sports USA 2018 National Conference and Delegate Assembly is made possible by the support of our local partners, event sponsors, in-kind and session sponsors, and volunteers. Without their support, this event would not be possible. Please join us in thanking and recognizing them! LOCAL CHAPTER AND FACILITY HOST

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National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification SESSION & IN-KIND SPONSORS

Arizona Spinal Cord Association PVA Magazines BlazeSports America Steve and Sandi Schureman Challenged Athletes Foundation Texas Regional Para Sport CP Soccer Triangle, Inc. & Raliance Crossroads Adaptive Athletic Alliance University of Houston, Texas Women’s Disabled Sports USA University, James Madison University, Eastern Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association Connecticut State University, San Francisco State University Lakeshore Foundation USA Archery ParaSport Spokane

ADAPTIVE SPORTS USA

Adaptive Sports USA is a 501©3 nonprofit organization. Founded in 1956, Adaptive Sports USA is a national leader in promoting active, healthy lifestyles for youth and adults with a disability. The organization is a gateway to sanctioned regional BOARD OF DIRECTORS and national competitions and provides access to global GREGG BAUMGARTEN opportunities for its members through its role as the only Chairman United States member of the International Wheelchair and CLAYTON FRECH Amputee Sports Federation. Vice-Chair / Interim Chair MIKE BURNS Collaboration on the local, national, and international level Treasurer is a cornerstone of the organization’s approach. Adaptive CORY GRANT Sports USA has a growing nationwide chapter network Secretary providing ongoing adaptive sport programs, events, and annual HOWARD BRODWIN competitions as well as individual members. Member-At-Large SARAH CAREY Focusing on archery, athletics, powerlifting, shooting, Member-At-Large swimming, and table tennis, Adaptive Sports USA provides PAM CHIAVAROLI a regional and national infrastructure for each sport. The RPO Representative organization hosts Junior Nationals annually, training and PAUL DEPACE education opportunities as well as sanctions over twenty International Liaison regional and national events. Adaptive Sports USA is a BILL DUNHAM partner of the United States Olympic Committee, which Member-At-Large recognizes the nonprofit as a Multi-Sport Organization and PHIL GALLI works to develop national interest in sports. NGB/Adaptive Track & Field USA Representative The Adaptive Sports USA mission is to engage, evolve, GLEN O’SULLIVAN and empower individuals with a disability to be involved in Sport Technical Representative adaptive sport through education, coaching and advocacy. NON-BOARD For more information, visit www.adaptivesportsusa.org. REPRESENTATIVES TIM BAUMGARTEN, PAM CAREY STAFF CONFERENCE SUPPORT JENNIFER LUCAREVIC, RANDI SMITH SUSAN ROSSI RACHEL FRANCIS National Sport Technical Executive Director Representatives ABILITY360 JESSICA CLOY SHELLI FAZZINI ARIZONA DISABLED SPORTS Office Manager Junior Committee Chair AND CITY OF MESA LANE GRAM, CINDY HOUSNER, AZSCIA STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TERESA SKINNER Regional Point Organization Representatives PAUL JOHNSON Sanctioning Committee Chair TOMIE ZUCHETTO International Committee Chair

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE The Adaptive Sports USA 2018 National Conference and Delegate Assembly is a national training, education and networking opportunity open to all professionals and students involved in or wanting to learn more about adaptive sports. The event provides a venue for professionals to share best practices and current trends in the movement. Conference sessions are open to all levels unless otherwise noted in the session descriptions. ABILITY360 FACILITY NOTE: FRAGRANCE-FREE FACILITY Ability360 is a fragrance-free facility. Thank you for not wearing any of the following during your visit to Ability360: cologne; perfume; body spray; aftershave; scented deodorant; hand lotion or hair products; and/or similar products. CONFERENCE SHUTTLE An ADA van and shuttle will be available to transport attendees to and from Ability360 and the host hotel as well as the Thursday evening reception. The shuttle only runs at scheduled times, noted in the conference schedule. If you would like to come and go from Ability360, it is recommended that you drive your own vehicle, or use public transportation. The address of each conference venue is included with the facility map in this program. Please thank your shuttle drivers from the Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association and the City of Mesa for supporting this conference! CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUS) The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), a Higher Learning Commissions (HLC) accredited institution, following the International Association for Continuing Education & Training (IACET) Standards, will be issuing CEU certificates through Adaptive Sports USA. Although these CEU’s are not pre-approved, the Adaptive Sports USA National Conference has carefully followed all of UCO’s and NCTRC’s CEU guidelines to make this option credible. It is up to the attendee to attend applicable sessions, sign in with a session moderator and keep all conference materials as supportive documentation. An electronic certificate will be sent to attendees electing CEUs within one month of completion of conference from Adaptive Sports USA. The maximum number of CEUs earned, based on the schedule and timing of sessions, will be posted onsite. Additionally, BlazeSports is pleased to offer CEUs for Certified Adaptive Recreation & Sports Specialist (CARSS) holders at the Adaptive Sports USA 2018 National Conference. In order to receive CARSS CEUs, holders must sign-in with a session moderator at each session with “(CARSS)” behind your name. A CARSS electronic completion certificate will be issued 7-10 days after conference completion of the conference to those eligible from BlazeSports America. The calculation for CARSS CEUs per session is as follows: 1 hour session = .1 CEUs, 1.5 hour session= .15 CEUs, and a 2 hour session = .2 CEUs. More information can be found at www. blazesports.org/what-we-do/training-and-education LUNCH Lunch on Thursday, November 8, Friday, November 9 and Saturday, November 10 is included in the conference registration fee, and will be served on site at Ability360.

THURSDAY EVENING AWARD CELEBRATION AND RECEPTION The Thursday evening reception is included in the conference registration fee. The event, located at the winter home of the Chicago Cubs, will honor Adaptive Sports USA Hall of Fame inductees as well as the Jan Elix award recipient for their dedication to Adaptive Sports USA and impact on the adaptive sports movement. Join us in honoring the 2018 award recipients! We will also celebrate the 20th anniversary of the UCO Endeavor Games, an impactful and longstanding Adaptive Sports USA Sanctioned Event. A buffet dinner will be served and cash bar available onsite. SHARE YOUR CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE Use #adaptivesportsusa and #2018conference #AdaptiveSportsUSA to share posts and memories about the conference on social media. You can tag Adaptive Sports USA using @adaptivesportsusa on Facebook and Instagram, and @adaptivesportsu on Twitter. GET CONNECTED (WIFI LOGIN INFORMATION) Ability360 Crowne Plaza Hotel Network: a360-guest Network: Guest Password: None needed Password: 9327

ABOUT THE NATIONAL DELEGATE ASSEMBLY The Adaptive Sports USA National Delegate Assembly (NDA) is held annually. The 2018 rendition will occur on Saturday morning, November 10 in conjunction with the conference. The following Adaptive Sports USA official business will occur at the NDA: Elect members to serve on the Board of Directors as such vacancies occur; Receive and review a report on activities of the organization; Review Strategic Goals & Objectives and Policy and Procedures to set the direction of the organization in the coming year(s) WHO MAY ATTEND The NDA is open to the general public and current members of Adaptive Sports USA. We encourage all to attend to engage more. Please note only delegates, as defined below, may vote on official organization business. Adaptive Sports USA encourages attendance and participation from a minimum of one delegate from each member organization to ensure a diverse voice. Delegates are defined as representative from each member organization of Adaptive Sports USA: National Governing Bodies, Regional Point Organizations, Sport Technical Committees as well as Officers and members of the Board of Directors.

ADAPTIVE SPORTS USA 2018 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ATHLETE SCOT HOLLONBECK Scot Hollonbeck was the wheelchair athlete par excellence of the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s, a decorated Olympian and Paralympian, a pioneer of the disability civil rights movement, and an enthusiastic mentor to junior athletes. Indeed, it was athletes like Scot who helped the Paralympic Games grow into one of the biggest sporting events in the world. Today, most people remember Scot because of his impressive accomplishments on the track. Between 1992 and 2004, Scot won 5 Paralympic medals, two gold medals and a silver medal at the 1992 Paralympics in Barcelona and two silver medals at the 1996 Paralympics in Atlanta. It was Scot’s work off the track, however, that has made him such a transformative figure in the history of adaptive sports. Scot encountered an able-bodied world strangely hostile to adaptive sports. At age 14, Scot was riding his bicycle to swim practice when a drunk driver hit and paralyzed him. Coaches in his small town of Rochelle, Illinois asked Scot to return to swim and track practice, knowing that sports could still be an important part of his life. He successfully advocated for increased University of Illinois disabled athlete scholarships. He worked for seven years in Ecuador and Peru organizing UN funded disabled sports programming from 1994 through 2000. He served as the Global IPC elected Athletics athlete representative. He was also elected to the USOC Athletes Advisory council and then served three times as the USOC Paralympic Athletes Counsel Chairman along with being invited to serve on numerous USOC and USATF Disability Inclusion Task Forces during a difficult and contentious time of inclusion at the USOC. No matter where he has been or what major competition has been in the works, he has taken time to teach kids with a disability about wheelchair racing. More importantly, he has always been there with a smile and kind words, letting young disabled athletes know that even if they never make it to the Paralympics, they are now part of something important. In 2010 after coaching at a few Challenged Athletes Foundation triathlon training camps, his wife agreed to him training “a little, just to stay healthy”. Six years later he had won multiple Ironman World Championship qualifiers earning one of the four global spots to compete in the 2013 and 2016 Kona World Triathlon Championships. Scot’s induction into the Adaptive Sports USA Hall of Fame, then, is a testament to Scot’s tireless work both on and off the track. It is impossible, of course, to thank Scot enough for everything that he has done to promote adaptive sports, but those of us who know Scot are certain that the only thanks he needed has been to see the smiles of countless kids with a disability over the years. Nevertheless, this award recognizes Scot for the historic role that he has played in the phenomenal success of the Paralympic Movement and thanks him for helping to create so many opportunities for the next generation of athletes with a disability.

ADAPTIVE SPORTS USA 2018 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

SUPPORTER CINDY HOUSNER Cindy Housner is the Founder and Executive Director of the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA) in Lake Forest, Illinois. In addition to leading the organization since 1999, Cindy is the Track Coach for Team GLASA and the Games Director for the Great Lakes Regional Games and Adult National Open. She doesn’t stop there. Cindy has impacted the national scene throughout her career. She is a member of the Athletics for All National Task Force to assist in the development and implementation of inclusive practices in high school athletics throughout Illinois and Wisconsin and across the U.S. She represented the U.S. at the Seoul Paralympic Games. She has been and continues to be an integral part of the Adaptive Sports USA family as a member of the Junior Committee, serves as a Regional Point Organization representative, is a past Board member and Executive Director, the event director for the 2010 Junior Nationals and is a 2 time staff member of the IWAS Junior World Games U.S delegation in 2015 and 2018. Regardless of how busy she may be, Cindy offers an open door at all times. She is quick to give feedback and out of the box ideas on how to improve and enhance the quality of an experience for the population we serve. Having coached athletes such as the legendary Jean Driscoll, taken a small nonprofit organization from ground zero to a thriving, impactful part of the community and mentored and trained dozens of professionals to lead with integrity, we thank Cindy for the tremendous impact she has made on the adaptive sports movement and honor her as the Adaptive Sports USA 2018 Hall of Fame Inductee.

HALL OF FAME PAST INDUCTEES

ATHLETES 2016 Kevin Saunders 1995 George Conn 1983 Richard Maduro 2012 Mike Ward 1995 Eddie Coyle 1983 James Mathis 2012 Mikel Vandello 1994 Ken Brooks 1983 Dino Wallen 2010 Sherry Ramsey (Schulz) 1994 Bill Griggs 1983 Carol Giesse Wooledge 2008 Joann Cornett Dunn 1993 Mike Dempsey 1983 Bruce Karr 2008 Carlos Rodriguez 1993 George Murray 1982 Karen Donaldson 2007 Jennifer Johnson 1993 Rodney Vlieger 1982 David Williamson 2007 Jim Martinson 1992 Sharon Hedrick 1981 Ruth Rosenbaum 2004 Jon Brown 1992 Kent Hogan 1981 Peter Krajewski 2004 Ann Cody 1991 Marty Ball 1980 Reno Levis 2002 Jean Driscoll 1991 Bob Hall 1978 Julius Duval 2002 Hugh Smith 1991 Skip Wilkins 1978 Evelyn Moore 2001 Bart Dodson 1990 Ella Cox 1977 William Fairbanks 2001 Randy Snow 1990 John Gray 1977 Darlene Quinlan 2000 Tom Brown 1989 John Jay Brown 1976 Vincent Falardeau 2000 Ray Clark 1989 Susan Hagel 1975 Stefen Florescu 1999 Jerry Deets 1988 Sharon Myers 1974 Lou Rossini 1999 Joe Grejdus 1988 Ty Kaus 1973 Cliff Crase 1998 Sebastion DeFrancesco 1987 Bea Anderson 1972 Denver Branum 1998 Bart McNichol 1987 Karen Casper 1972 Robert Hawkes 1998 Marcia Kulick 1987 Richard Rosenbaum 1971 Jack Whitman 1997 Arnold Astrada 1986 Christa Welger 1971 Rosalie Hixon 1997 Candace Cable 1985 Ronald Halsey 1970 Timothy Harris 1997 Connie Head 1985 Scott Robeson 1970 Ronald Stein 1996 Robert Ocvirk 1984 Jan Little 1970 Alonzo Wilkins 1996 Gary Kerr 1984 William Johnson SUPPORTERS 2017 Debbie & Ralph 1999 Mary Carpenter 1988 Dan Sullivan Armento 1999 Jan Elix 1986 Casey Clarke, PhD 2016 Jeannie Senter 1998 Andy Chasanoff 1984 Richard Kuntzler 2012 Gerry & Gwena Herman 1998 Joan Karpuk 1983 Stanley Myers, MD 2010 Pam Wilson 1997 Maureen Freeda 1981 Pat Karman 2009 Pete Arballo 1997 Lyn Rourke 1979 Robert Classon 2009 Barry Ewing 1996 Karen Johnstone 1978 B. Cairbre McCann, MD 2008 Paul Kotlerjahn 1994 Bill & Brenda Greene 1977 Stan Labanowich, PhD 2007 Paul DePace 1993 G. Andrew Fleming 1974 H. Charles Ryder 2007 Pat Putt 1992 Jim Messer 1973 Ted McLean 2006 Dave Baskin 1992 John Noisette 1972 Al Youakim 2004 Joe Lyttle 1992 Ariel Roman 1971 Seymour Bloom 2004 Arleen Sand 1991 Sharon Brooks 1970 Benjamin Lipton 2004 Charles Sheppard 1991 Anne Lipton 1970 Timothy Nugent 2002 Curt Beamer 1991 Wayne Protheroe 2001 Marty Morse 1990 Robert J Syzman, PhD 2000 Barbara Chambers 1989 Ian Chafee 2000 Les Rothman 1988 Judy Benoit

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

6:00–8:00PM REGISTRATION / CHECK-IN BALLROOM FOYER Crowne Plaza Hotel

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8:00–10:15AM REGISTRATION / CHECK-IN COURTYARD Coffee, tea, light morning snacks available on site Ability360

8:30–9:50AM WELCOME AND GENERAL SESSION: GET TO CONFERENCE ROOM 1 & 2 KNOW THE NATIONAL DISABILITY SPORT Ability360 ORGANIZATIONS

10:00AM–12:00PM PREVENTING SEXUAL ABUSE IN ADAPTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM 1 SPORTS: A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR STAFF Ability360 & VOLUNTEERS

ATHLETICS FOR ALL: CONFERENCE ROOM 2 A LOOK AT HIGHSCHOOL INCLUSION Ability360

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD GYM OF WHEELCHAIR TENNIS Ability360

12:00–1:20PM REGIONAL BREAKOUT LUNCH CONFERENCE ROOMS Meet and chat with professionals in your region, and 1, 2 & COURTYARD your local Regional Point Organization representative. Ability360

1:30 – 5:00PM ADAPTIVE TRACK AND FIELD CLASSROOM A USA COMMITTEE MEETING Ability360

1:30–2:30PM THE INTEGRATION OF ADAPTIVE SPORT, CONFERENCE ROOM 1 RESEARCH, AND ADVOCACY Ability360

SETTING THE PHYSICAL LITERACY LANDSCAPE CONFERENCE ROOM 2 IN ADAPTIVE SPORTS Ability360

PHOENIX VA: HOW TO DEVELOP A SUCCESSFUL FITNESS ROOM ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAM INTEGRATING Ability360 COMMUNITY PARTNERS

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Room locations and session times are subject to change. Changes will be posted on-site. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 (CONT'D)

2:45–3:45PM CREATING AND SUSTAINING A YOUTH SPORTS CONFERENCE ROOM 1 CONTINUUM IN YOUR COMMUNITY Ability360

QUALITY COACHING – CONNECTING THE DOTS CONFERENCE ROOM 2 FOR FULL SPORT SUCCESS Ability360

CREATING A NETWORK OF CP SOCCER TEAMS FITNESS ROOM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES Ability360

4:00–5:30PM NATIONAL VETERANS WHEELCHAIR GAMES CONFERENCE ROOM 1 PARTNERING TO CHANGE THE COMMUNITY Ability360

LESSON PLANS....WRITING GOALS & OBJECTIVES: CONFERENCE ROOM 2 STAYING ACCOUNTABLE Ability360

ADAPTIVE MIND BODY YOGA ACROSS FITNESS ROOM THE CONTINUUM Ability360

DRILL PROGRESSIONS FOR POOL COMPETITIVE SWIMMING Ability360

5:30–6:00PM SHUTTLE TO SLOAN PARK MAIN ENTRANCE Ability360

5:30–9:00PM ADAPTIVE SPORTS USA AWARD SLOAN PARK CELEBRATION AND RECEPTION

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Room locations and session times are subject to change. Changes will be posted on-site. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9

7:45–8:15AM SHUTTLE TO ABILITY360 LOBBY ENTRANCE Shuttle only runs during scheduled times. ADA available. Crowne Plaza Hotel

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8:30AM–12:00PM ADAPTIVE SPORTS USA CLASSROOM A JUNIOR COMMITTEE MEETING Ability360

8:30–10:00AM EXPLORING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN CONFERENCE ROOM 1 ACADEMICS AND PRACTITIONERS Ability360

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FITNESS ROOM LONG JUMP TRAINING Ability360

10:15–11:45AM WORKING WITH STATE AGENCIES ON SCHOOL CONFERENCE ROOM 1 AND COMMUNITY SPORT PROGRAMS Ability360

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ARCHERY TRAINING FOR PARA ATHLETES FITNESS ROOM Ability360

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IMPORTANCE OF EVALUATION IN ADAPTIVE SPORTS CONFERENCE ROOM 2 Ability360

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3:15PM–4:45PM SHOW ME THE MONEY: GETTING THE MONEY CONFERENCE ROOM 1 TO CONTINUE THE PARALYMPIC JOURNEY Ability360

COACHING SUCCESS FOR THE SEATED THROWER CONFERENCE ROOM 2 Ability360

AN INTRODUCTION TO CLASSIFICATION FITNESS ROOM Ability360

5:00–5:30PM CONFERENCE HUDDLE CONFERENCE ROOMS 1 & 2 Questions, Comments, and More Information Ability360

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6:15–8:30PM ADAPTIVE SPORTS USA MACAYO'S DEPOT CANTINA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

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7:50–8:20AM SHUTTLE TO ABILITY360 LOBBY ENTRANCE Shuttle only runs during scheduled times. ADA available. Crowne Plaza Hotel

8:30AM–1:15PM ADAPTIVE SPORTS USA FITNESS ROOM NATIONAL DELEGATE ASSEMBLY & LUNCH Ability360

8:30–10:30AM NUTS AND BOLTS OF THE NATIONAL VETERANS CLASSROOM A AIRGUN OUTREACH PROGRAM Ability360

BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN RESEARCH CLASSROOM B AND PRACTICE IN INCLUSIVE SPORTS Ability360 PARTICIPATION FOR ADAPTIVE ATHLETES

10:45–11:45AM MILITARY PERSONNEL, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, CLASSROOM A AND SPORT Ability360

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THERAPEUTIC CLASSROOM B RECREATION CERTIFICATION OVERVIEW Ability360

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1:30–3:45PM ADAPTIVE SPORTS USA SERIES OF SANCTIONED FITNESS ROOM EVENTS — EVENT DIRECTOR MEETING Ability360

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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE ADAPTIVE SPORTS USA 2018 NATIONAL CONFERENCE & DELEGATE ASSEMBLY!

GET TO KNOW THE NATIONAL DISABILITY SPORT ORGANIZATIONS

Course Level: All Do you ever get confused on who’s who and what resources are available SUSAN ROSSI TRAVIS RICKS nationally? What organizations should CTRS, MNpS, Challenged Athletes Adaptive Sports USA, Foundation, Associate you be affiliated with and why? Executive Director Director of Programs & Hear from a panel of adaptive sports Athlete Relations organizations with a national reach See Susan's and learn about resources and bio on page 58 See Travis's opportunities you can tap into bio on page 58 from each.

COURSE OUTLINE A brief organization overview from Adaptive Sports USA, BlazeSports America, the Challenged Athletes Foundation, Disabled Sports USA, and the United States Olympic Committee.

ASHLEY FALLAIZE JULIA RAY Top resources you can tap MS, CARSS II, CIFT, AAI Disabled Sports USA, into nationally such as BlazeSports America, Program Director national championship Manager of Training events, grants, and Education See Julia's bio on page 57 communications, youth and See Ashley's military initiatives, insurance bio on page 53 and risk management, certification and continuing education tools and resources and coach education. LEARNING OUTCOMES Identify the main national Disability Sport Organizations Learn 3 resources available within each organization and CHRIS SNYDER how to tap into them Learn how you can play a M.Ed, United States Olympic Committee, Director, part locally in the work Coaching Education happening nationally See Chris's bio on page 29

PREVENTING SEXUAL ABUSE IN ADAPTIVE SPORTS: A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR STAFF & VOLUNTEERS

Course Level: All

Sexual abuse in sports is almost constantly in the MEG STONE news – from elite athletics to recreational sports. MPH, Triangle, This workshop will present a sexual abuse prevention IMPACT Executive Director curriculum that is specifically geared toward adaptive sports. Workshop participants will get to practice skill Meg Stone is the Director of building exercises and learn how to integrate abuse IMPACT Boston, an abuse prevention education into volunteer and staff prevention and safety training programs. training program that is part of the disability service and COURSE OUTLINE advocacy organization Triangle. Introduction In addition to leading self- Overview of research on sexual abuse of defense and abuse prevention people with a disability programs for all populations, Case study of sexual abuse in athletics: she serves as the Project identify missed opportunities to intervene Director of IMPACT:Ability, an Curriculum Overview abuse prevention program focused on people with Activity 1: Identifying Appropriate Touch & disabilities. In this capacity Boundaries she leads the organizational Activity 2: Engaging in Challenging abuse prevention efforts of Conversations Integrating this Triangle, SEEM Educational Training into Volunteer & Staff Collaborative, and other Development Programs organizaitons. Meg served as a Q&A member of the Massachusetts State Sexual Violence LEARNING OUTCOMES Prevention Team, and the chair Describe the scope of sexual abuse of the Team’s Developmental perpetrated against people with Disabilities subcommittee. disabilities and the specific risks that Meg’s writing on issues of exist within sports organization child sexual abuse, sexual Demonstrate understanding of two violence and self-defense educational activities designed to equip have been published in the adaptive sports staff and volunteers to Washington Post, STIR Journal, understand and prevent sexual abuse The Establishment, Role Develop skills to help them lead Reboot, Ms., Cognoscenti, discussion about healthy relationships and several Boston-area and boundaries with staff or volunteers regional newspapers. they supervise

ATHLETICS FOR ALL: A LOOK AT HIGHSCHOOL INCLUSION

Course Level: All

This session will discuss how to get more students with a disability to participate in school based sports. Some states, schools and coaches have limited knowledge, resources and information on how to include the students with disabilities. JULIA RAY Good news! There are free guidelines and resources available Disabled Sports USA, through the Athletics for All task force, including sports Programs Director guidelines, state models and best practices learned and ways See Julia's bio on page 57 adaptive community organizations can help.

Hear from a representative of the Athletics for All Task Force as well as from the perspective of the National Federation of State Highschool Associations and three community based adaptive sport organizations on the importance of school inclusion and some ways to navigate the system. COURSE OUTLINE National Federation of State High School Associations Inclusion Update  What’s happening in different states? SANDRA SEARCY What are the most popular individual and National Federation of State team sports? High School Associations, Director of Sports Best practices on competition structure, coach training and drills, equipment, athlete identification, See Sandra's bio on page 58 unified programs, adaptive/para sports, staffing, and additional resources

 Looking ahead: what’s next in high school inclusive sports and how can community adaptive sports support school inclusion efforts? Q&A

LAUREN PERRY Lakeshore Foundation, Coordinator, Recreation & Athletics See Lauren's bio on page 57

LEARNING OUTCOMES National Federation of State High School Associations Inclusion Update  What’s happening in different states? What are the most popular individual and team sports? WENDY GUMBERT Best practices on competition structure, Texas Regional Para Sport, coach training and drills, equipment, Manager athlete identification, unified programs, See Wendys's bio on page 55 adaptive/para sports, staffing,

and additional resources

 Looking ahead: what’s next in high school inclusive sports and how can community adaptive sports support school inclusion efforts?

TERESA SKINNER ParaSport Spokane, Founder, Executive Director and Coach See Teresa's bio on page 59

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF WHEELCHAIR TENNIS

Course Level: All

Program evaluation is the backbone of successful adaptive sport programming. In this session, we will review the importance of evaluation, types of evaluation, JASON HARNETT and best organizational practices in evaluation. USPTA (United States Professional Tennis COURSE OUTLINE Association), PTR (Professional Tennis Introduction to wheelchair tennis Registry),USTA (United States Disability specific divisions Tennis Association), National Tennis wheelchair Make-up Manager, Head Coach On court mobility patterns See Jason's bio on page 55 Stroke production

Drills and games Net generation Curricula for junior development

LEARNING OUTCOMES Become apprised of the tennis wheelchair. Have the tools to start a local program. Understand the basics of wheelchair tennis coaching.

JO WALLEN USPTA, PTR, USTA, Director, Adult Individual Play and Wheelchair Tennis See Jo's bio on page 59

THE INTEGRATION OF ADAPTIVE SPORT, RESEARCH, AND ADVOCACY

Course Level: All This session will describe how the integration of research

JEFF UNDERWOOD and advocacy into existing adaptive sports and recreation President and CEO, programs can result in greater impact on clients and Lakeshore Foundation, extended reach for the organization. Lakeshore Foundation Member USOC Paralympic in Birmingham will serve as the case study. Advisory Committee, The presentation will include an understanding of challenges Lakeshore Foundation, and opportunities presented through an integrated model President & CEO Paralympic including organizational, cultural, financial and other key T & F, Safe Sport components of successful integration and implementation.

COURSE OUTLINE Underwood has served as President and CEO of Integration of research and advocacy into Lakeshore Foundation since existing adaptive sports and recreation 1991. He holds a MPA from Understand Health Inequities Auburn University Montgomery Promoting the Benefits of Adaptive Sport and a BS in Economics and Recreation Programs Through Research from the College of Arts and Evidence based Sciences at the University of Practice based Alabama. He serves on the USOC Paralympic Advisory Supporting the Growth of Your Organization Committee and was Chef de Identifying Funding Opportunities Mission for the U.S. at the Management Strategies 2008 Beijing Paralympic Effective Advocacy Efforts Games. He has also served at an elected office at the local LEARNING OUTCOMES and state level, and has held After completing this course participants should be numerous board positions. able to better assess whether an integrated model is appropriate for their organization. Specifically participants will be able to: Understand health inequities experienced by people with disabilities, Understand the use of evidenced based and practice based research in promoting the benefits of adaptive sports and recreation programs, Identify funding opportunities and management strategies that can support the growth of your organization, and Describe effective advocacy efforts that promote adaptive sport and recreation.

SETTING THE PHYSICAL LITERACY LANDSCAPE IN ADAPTIVE SPORTS

Course Level: All

Physical Literacy is more than just a new buzzword around the water cooler. “Physical literacy is the motivation, confidence, ASHLEY FALLAIZE physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value MS, CARSS II, CIFT, AAI, and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for BlazeSports America, Inc, life” (International Physical Literacy Association, May 2014). Manager of Training This session will inform the audience of the importance of and Education physical literacy in modern sports as well as the importance See Ashleys's bio on page 53 of physical literacy in adaptive sports programming. At the completion of this session, individuals will be provided with suggestions for incorporating physical literacy into their adaptive sports programs as well as additional resources. COURSE OUTLINE Introduction Learning Outcomes Session Structure Physical Literacy What is it? Why is it important? MARA GALIC Elements MHSc, RD BlazeSports America, Inc, Director Inclusive Physical Literacy of Operations Physical Literacy in Adaptive Sports See Mara's bio on page 54 The need How to incorporate Resources for Physical Literacy Q & A LEARNING OUTCOMES Understand the importance of Physical Literacy Know how to include Physical Literacy Principles in Adaptive Sports Programming

PHOENIX VA: HOW TO DEVELOP A SUCCESSFUL ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAM INTEGRATING COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Course Level: All

This session will give participants an understanding of how the Phoenix VA developed a successful and fully integrated KAYLA FORSTER adaptive sports program. A Recreational Therapist will CTRS, Phoenix VA Health Care System, share information about overcoming barriers, sustainability, Lead Recreation Therapist best practices, inter-disciplinary team approach, and the importance of collaboration/community partnerships. COURSE OUTLINE Kayla Forster is the Lead Recreation Therapist at the Introduction Phoenix VA Health Care System. Developing strategy, planning and Kayla has been with the VA articulating the vision for an adaptive for past 12 years where she program. has worked for the Phoenix Barriers to implementation VA as the Adaptive Sports How to develop an inter-disciplinary Coordinator and in Outpatient team approach Mental Health. Kayla’s current Understanding the diversity of role is the Lead Recreation Veteran population. Therapist where she oversees all of the Outpatient Recreation Implementing programs for long Therapy Programs and the term sustainability. Adaptive Sports Programs. Kayla Developing community Transferred from the Palo Alto Best practices VA where she worked as a Lead Q & A Recreation Therapist over the Fitness and Wellness Facility LEARNING OUTCOMES and Polytrauma Transitional Understand how to strategize sustainable, Rehabilitation Program and high quality, high participation adaptive sports implemented adaptive sports programs with in the VA. programing. Kayla has served as a coach for the National Understand the importance and benefits of Summer Sports Clinic and community collaboration Golden Age Games. Kayla Identify ways to overcome barriers when served as a Board Member developing and adaptive sports program for the Bay Area Therapeutic to Veterans Recreation Association. Kayla Understand how to develop an inter- earned her Bachelor of Science disciplinary team approach while in Recreation and Leisure implementing adaptive sports Studies with a concentration in Recognize the diversity that exist within Therapeutic Recreation from San the Veteran population Jose State University.

CREATING AND SUSTAINING A YOUTH SPORTS CONTINUUM IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Course Level: II & III

During this session, we will discuss best practices of creating and sustaining an adaptive sports youth continuum. This session we will discuss the balance of having sports clinics GUS LAZEAR as program feeders to teams and sports and providing these MBA, CTRS, Ability360 programs in proper youth developmental stages. This session Sports & Fitness Center, will also be in an open discussion format, so come prepared Vice President and to share! General Manager See Gus's bio on page 56 COURSE OUTLINE Introduction(s)

Current status the local adaptive sports

youth continuum

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced Sports Opportunities Understanding the need in your community Self Advocacy Programs to support the athletes beyond sports Funding Sources and Sustainability Equipment Needs and Upkeep Open Forum Q & A LEARNING OUTCOMES Understand the basic child development stages LIZ WILLIAMS for age specific programs and clinics Junior Adaptive Athletes Understand the importance of having in Motion, Co-Founder, Executive Director follow up programs and sport opportunities after introductory clinics See Liz's bio on page 60 Be able to identify possible partners in their community for sustainable funding

QUALITY COACHING – CONNECTING THE DOTS FOR FULL SPORT SUCCESS

Course Level: II & III

This is a presentation on the Quality Coaching Framework that the United States Olympic Committee has designed to guide coaches through CHRIS SNYDER their journey to be the best they can be - then M.ed, USOC, Direct Coaching, connecting it in ways to the American Development Coach Education Model that outlines how coaches can help athlete move through development levels and provide the training and connection that is needed to Chris Snyder is the director of be successful. coaching for the United States Olympic Committee. In his current COURSE OUTLINE role, Mr. Snyder and the coaching Quality Coaching Framework department support the USOC sport performance department Coaching Knowledge by working in coach education, Connection, Confidence, coaching development and coach Competence and Character recognition for all Olympic and Pan- Contextual Fit (ADM and American Sports, as well as, working athlete development model) as an advisor for US Paralympic Coach Well Being sport on coaching. The coaching department has created various LEARNING OUTCOMES resources that aid the National Coaches will understand areas they Governing Bodies of sport from a can develop and administrators can mobile application system for sharing focus in on areas where they can coaching resources, to a formal further develop coaching in the system long term athlete development to be better for our athletes. system called the American Development Model (ADM). The coaching department also operates several high performance coaching programs to grow the level of quality coaching by national team level coaches that lead Team USA into the Olympic, Paralympic and Pan- American Games. Previously, Mr. Snyder served as the manager of coaching education and training for U.S. Lacrosse in Baltimore. He has also coached competitive sports for over 15 years at the collegiate, high school and competitive club levels.

CREATING A NETWORK OF CP SOCCER TEAMS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES

Course Level: All

This session will explain how you can set up a CP Soccer team in your community. Topics will include: 1) Finding kids who qualify ASHLEY HAMMOND 2) Finding field time Co-Founder of CP Soccer, 3) Finding coaches Cerebral Palsy Soccer Inc.

4) Financial support 5) Participating in the CP Soccer community. Professional Soccer Coach; two-time national COURSE OUTLINE championship team winner Introduction/Background Owner of Soccer Domain How/why we started CP Soccer Academy and Soccer Domain New Regional Teams to Date Football Club. Key Requirements to Start a Team Challenges faced and how to overcome them Task List for Starting a Team Example curriculum for a train session Open Q&A Closing remarks LEARNING OUTCOMES Learn about the CP Soccer program and become inspired to participate Learn how to create a local chapter of CP Soccer Establish a relationship with CP Soccer founders to enable financial and curriculum support

NATIONAL VETERANS WHEELCHAIR GAMES – PARTNERING TO CHANGE THE COMMUNITY.

Course Level: All

The National Veterans Wheelchair Games, co-presented by the Department of Veterans Affairs and Paralyzed Veterans of America empowers Veterans with spinal cord injuries, DAVID TOSTENRUDE amputations, multiple sclerosis and other physical disabilities MPA, Department of Veterans to live more healthy and active lives through sports, fitness Affairs, Director, National and recreation. This course will provide a detailed description Veterans Wheelchair Games of the program, outcomes and research that demonstrates and See Dave's bio on page 59 validates the impact of adaptive sports and opportunities to partner directly with national governing association and other sport organizations to expand the benefits beyond the program and into the community. The National Veterans Wheelchair Games aren’t about one week of the year but rather reinforcing individuals to be engaged throughout the year in fitness and sport at home and beyond. This session will address how we can work together to achieve this goal.

COURSE OUTLINE FABIO VILLARROEL Introduction of Presenter Paralyzed Veterans of

America, Director of Sports Topic 1 - Overview of National Veterans Wheelchair Games (NVWG) Fabio Villarroel serves as Topic 2 - Changes of the NVWG over the Sports and Recreation the years and future goals. Director for the Paralyzed Topic 3 - Briefing of Outcomes Veterans of America (PVA). He Research completed at oversees the implementation NVWG and delivery of PVA’s national Topic 4 - Partnership Opportunities adaptive sports programs. Mr. Villarroel holds a degree LEARNING OUTCOMES in Health, Fitness, and Audience will be able to identify appropriate Recreational Resources from referral requirements for NVWG. George Mason University, Understand five distinct functional benefits of with a concentration in adaptive sports for disabled populations. Sports Management. He is a Identify partnership opportunities for sports Marine Corps Veteran, having organizations and NVWG to promote and honorably served for 8 years increase Veteran participation in community, and achieving the rank of regional and national sport programs across the Sergeant during his service. US. He resides in Fairfax, Attendees will improve understanding and Virginia with his wife methods to engage VA rehabilitation and son, and their four programs with community sport and legged fur-baby, Maddie. recreation organizations.

LESSON PLANS… WRITING GOALS & OBJECTIVES: STAYING ACCOUNTABLE

Course Level: All

This session will assist you in creating structure based on programmatic and athlete specific goals and objectives. Learn and practice writing measurable goals and objectives DR. JAMIE HOFFMAN to create accountability within your program. Identify best CTRS, California State practices in programmatic and athlete management to create University, Sacramento, structure for success. Associate Professor COURSE OUTLINE Introduction Dr. Jamie Hoffman, CTRS Ice Breaker has worked in the adaptive sports world as a Recreational Learn and practice writing lesson plans based Therapist for 15+ years. on goals and objectives She has worked Learn and practice writing goals and objectives internationally sharing Group discussion her passion for disability Assessment of accountability of goals awareness, sports and and objectives recreation in Tahiti, Fiji, Group Discussion/Activity Honduras, El Salvador and Indonesia. She is currently Identify best practice an Associate Professor Group Discussion at California State University, Questions Sacramento. Conclusion LEARNING OUTCOMES This session will assist you in creating structure based on programmatic and athlete specific goals and objectives. Learn and practice writing measurable goals and objectives to create accountability within your program. Identify best practices in programmatic and athlete management to create structure for success.

ADAPTIVE MIND BODY YOGA ACROSS THE CONTINUUM

Course Level: All

This session will empower you to start an adaptive yoga program that any participant will feel successful

gaining mindfulness, mind body awareness, breathing, BARBARA CAPONE implementing poses and postures and developing PT, MS, MBA, CYT-200, community relationships that focus on resilience. The course Barrow Outpatient Neuro will provide a framework on how to develop a program, how Rehabilitation Center, to adapt each posture and break down the mechanics of Physical Therapist successful poses and postures, and how to develop themes See Barbaras's bio and meditations for each class. on page 52 COURSE OUTLINE Introduction and ice breaker

Focusing on resilience Class schedule samples Modifications/adaptations Topic specific sessions

LEARNING OUTCOMES The participant will be able to implement an ELIZABETH MORENO adaptive mind body yoga program in their facility. CTRS, Barrow Neurological

Institute, Outpatient The participant will understand the importance Neuro-Rehabilitation, of logistics, criteria, and community. Recreation Therapy Program The participant will be able to adapt the yoga poses, postures so that each individual feels successful." Elizabeth Moreno has been in the Recreation Therapy world for over 20 years. She has experience both in the clinical and community settings. Elizabeth has overseen adaptive recreation programs for the City of San Diego, City of Phoenix and the City of Portland to name a few. Her passion is to expose people with disabilities to the world of adventure and to focus on their abilities, rather than their disabilities.

DRILL PROGRESSIONS FOR COMPETITIVE SWIMMING

Course Level: II & III

Kelly Crowley, Paralympic Swimming Gold Medalist and high school swimming director will coach you through her favorite drill progressions for teaching intermediate KELLY CROWLEY and editing advanced swimming techniques. This clinic USA Swimming Level 2 is geared toward individuals with the ability to swim all Coach, High School Head four strokes and who can swim 50-100 yards without Swimming Coach stopping. A tight-fitting suit, goggles, and swim cap (if you have long hair) are highly recommended.

Kelly Crowley is a two-sport COURSE OUTLINE Paralympic medalist and a Warm-up retired professional cyclist. Basic Principles for Teaching She is a middle-school PE Swimming: Body Position, teacher, high school swimming Technique, Power, Speed; coach, writer, speaker, and Use Everything that Works! still an athlete. Over the course Long-axis Drills of her professional athletic Shot-axis Drills career, Kelly won numerous National Championship titles Turns & Starts in both swimming and cycling. LEARNING OUTCOMES As a swimmer, Kelly held two World records, competed Participants in this course will at the 2003 FINA World understand the principles of building Championships, and won a competitive swimming stroke and two gold medals at the 2004 be able to run through drill Paralympic Games in Athens. progressions for all 4 strokes. As a cyclist, Kelly was a World Champion time trialist in 2007 and raced professionally with Primal/Map My Ride women’s team in 2012. At the 2012 London Paralympic Games Kelly won two bronze medals…despite breaking her collarbone in a professional race five and a half weeks before the Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony.

EXPLORING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN ACADEMICS AND PRACTITIONERS

Course Level: All

Practitioners in adapted sport often have to make best guesses instead of empirically knowing which DR. MICHAEL steps to take. They often have questions such as, “How COTTINGHAM, PHD effective is my programming," and "how do the athletes University of Houston Associate benefit?” It is a natural fit for academic researchers to Professor of Sport Management work with practitioners to address questions that will be See Michael's bio on page 53 interesting to both parties. This presentation will focus

first on educating the attendees about how to work with academic researchers, exploring the relationship between academic researchers and practitioners. Attending researchers will present short synopses of research they have conducted with practitioners. COURSE OUTLINE

Presenters will explain the relationship DR. RON DAVIS, PHD between researchers and practitioners. Texas Women's University, Professor Researchers will present research they See Ron's bio on page 53 conducted on behalf or in partnership with practitioners. Q& A to provide direction to anyone wanting to explore academic research. LEARNING OUTCOMES Understand the process of establishing a research partner. DR. JOSH PATE, PHD Be informed on examples James Madison University, of academic research. Associate Professor Understand how to develop See Josh's bio on page 57 a research question. Effectively evaluate a relationship with an academic researcher."

DR. MICHELLE FERRER, PHD DR. ANDY YAO, PHD Eastern Connecticut State University, San Francisco State Assistant Professor University, Assistant Professor See Michelle's bio on page 54 See Jeff's bio on page 60

TRAUMA-INFORMED COACHING Course Level: I Having a trauma-informed coach can change the athletic experience of any athlete, but it is of vital importance for veterans, under-rescourced populations, survivors of natural disasters, people with physical or cognitive disabilities, and survivors of abuse, neglect or assault. This course can help LIZZIE SIMONS coaches and volunteers build and follow guidelines to make USRowing Level 1, WITS sure their participants feel safe and seen. Personal Trainer Certification, CPSRA Coaching License, COURSE OUTLINE Row New York, Community What is trauma? Program Coordinator Types of trauma:

PTS(D) Lizzie Simons started Complex or Developmental coaching rowing at East Intergenerational or Inherited Lyme High School in East Structural Lyme, Connecticut after Vicarious recognizing the effect rowing had on her life, and the How trauma affects a person. How trauma affects an individual physically. vital role rowing had in her How trauma affects an individual psychologically. recovery from brain surgery. In 2015 she joined the Recognizing a trauma response. coaching staff at Row New Tools and tips to help de-escalate a York where she coordinates trauma response at practice. and coaches veterans, How to help a participant who may be children with physical and experiencing a trauma-response- Panic attacks, cognitive disabilities, and emotional outbursts, shutting down. children in the foster care Guidelines for trauma-informed coaches. and youth justice system. Triggers, language, setting up a safe space. She is currently working on How sports and physical activity help people her bachelor's degree in who have experienced trauma. psychology with a focus on Scenarios. mental health. Attendees split into groups and brainstorm ways to deescalate a situation their participant may face at practice or competition. Q&A LEARNING OUTCOMES Understand types of trauma Recognize a trauma response Attempts to deescalate a trauma response Create a trauma-informed experience for participants

LONG JUMP TRAINING

Course Level: All

This session will cover basic through advanced concepts for selecting, teaching, assessing, correcting, improving, and motivating athletes to compete in the long jump. The course will include common errors encountered RANDY HOUSNER with long jumpers, along with correction techniques and USATF Level 1, SafeSport, associated drills to reinforce. Video analysis will be used Great Lakes Adaptive Sports to break down body positioning and movement mechanics. Association (GLASA), Variations/Adaptations for physical impairments will GLASA Coach be included. See Randy's bio on page 56 COURSE OUTLINE Introduction Athlete Selection for Long- Jump Phases of Long Jump Preparation Approach The Jump The Landing Drills/Exercises Common Errors DAVE BOGENSCHUTZ Corrections Certifications and Awards Education Certification in Drills Special Education and Adaptations for certain Impairments Adapted Physical Education. Conclusion USATF Level 1, U.S. Paralympics Level 1, Q&A/Discussion SafeSport, 2016 Volunteer Coach of the Year U.S. LEARNING OUTCOMES Paralympic Track and Field, Identify athletes who can Great Lakes Adaptive Sports successfully participate in the Association, Coach long-jump. See Dave's bio on page 52 Identify athletes who can excel in the long-jump. Evaluate athletes in each phase of the long-jump. Identify and demonstrate drills for individual athletes to improve outcomes. Identify adaptations for certain disabilities.

WORKING WITH STATE AGENCIES ON SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SPORT PROGRAMS Course Level: All In this session we will share how state agencies in Massachusetts have engaged in the advancement of school and community sports for youth who have a visual or mobility impairment. From convening discussions, to developing JOE WALSH regulations and providing financial support, various state M.Ed. MS, Adaptive Sports New England, President agencies are playing a central role increasing participation in sports by these youth. We will share detailed information on how momentum was initiated, who in what agencies are Joe Walsh is the founder and active, and what elements of this movement are likely to be President of Adaptive Sports applicable in other states. Presentation, discussion, small New England, a Boston- group planning, and individual state situation assessments based nonprofit dedicated are planned. to increasing participation in sports by youth and young COURSE OUTLINE adults who have a visual Introduction or mobility impairment. Presenter &; Participant introductions A native of Braintree, Joe Session goals (Presenter and Participants) returned to Greater Boston The Landscape in 2012 after 10 years Adaptive and Inclusive Sports in Massachusetts as Managing Director of State government in Massachusetts Paralympics at the U.S. The Specifics of what agencies are doing to help Olympic Committee in Mass Office on Disability (ADA Office) Colorado Springs. A two-time Mass Department of Elementary and Paralympian in cross country Secondary Education skiing and a graduate Mass Rehabilitation Commission of Dartmouth College, Mass Commission for the Blind Joe previously worked at The Road This Far Dartmouth and University of

Vermont medical schools. Q&A about Massachusetts He also coached youth cross Small group discussions country skiing for Large Group discussion 13 seasons. Affinity Group Action Planning Wrap Up LEARNING OUTCOMES Describe the role of adaptive sport in transition of wounded military personnel. Identify pitfalls and successes of inclusive school-based programs. Consider conditioning programs as mechanism to build social self-efficacy as well and improve physical fitness. Explain stages of building a quality community-based adaptive fitness program.

STARTING A COLLEGIATE ADAPTIVE ATHLETICS PROGRAM

Course Level: I & II

Starting a Collegiate Adaptive Sport Program is not an easy task, it’s helpful to know the basics before heading into the endeavor. This discussion will focus on wheelchair DR. JENNIFER RUDDELL basketball but will be helpful for all adaptive sports. Learn NWBA Coach and the process of starting and maintaining a program. Paralympian COURSE OUTLINE Jennifer Ruddell is a two time Where to begin Paralympic Gold medalist National Governing Bodies in wheelchair basketball. NCAA She has been involved in Program Placement the sport as a player, coach, administrator, and classifier Finances for over 15 years. Ruddell has Partners a PhD from the University of Recruiting Illinois in Sports Management, Maintaining Disability Sport. Most recently Wrap up in 2015-16 she started a wheelchair basketball program LEARNING OUTCOMES at ASU. Start the discussion of proposing a collegiate adaptive sports program Gain a better understanding of the needs and wants of starting a program Transition from wanting to start a program to doing it Understand the challenges involved in the process Gain tools for approaching multiple entities involved in the process

ARCHERY TRAINING FOR PARA ATHLETES

Course Level: All

This session will help take the athlete from a beginner to a competitive archer. We will discuss training ideas, equipment, schedules, and training drills. We will discuss adaptations and making sure adaptations and equipment JEFF FABRY are within the rules. 4 time Paralympian, Current COURSE OUTLINE World Champion, Level 4 USA Archery Coach, USA Archery, Introductions Paralympian / Coach Getting started See Jeff's bio on page 53 Starting to compete Competing at a national or international level

LEARNING OUTCOMES Understand the differences between beginning and competitive archery Be aware of training drills Be able to prepare an archer for competition

RANDI SMITH USA Archery Paralympic Head Coach since 2005, USA Archery Level 5 Coach, Recreational therapist specialist, Clinic mental health counselor, USA Archery See Randi's bio on page 59

THREE PLAN APPROACH: STRATEGY, COMMUNICATIONS, FUNDRAISING

Course Level: All

This workshop will present the importance of integrating three plans for successfully moving your mission forward. The integration of a strategic plan, communications plan, JANET COBB and fundraising plan is critical to engaging support from CFRE, CNP, Janet Cobb Consulting, your community members. You will walk away with the key President elements and a framework for each type of plan and how they work together. As a practical visionary, COURSE OUTLINE Janet Cobb integrates her skills in education, non-profit Introductions management, and fundraising, What are the three plans? to offer innovative solutions Strategic Plan: to align money and mission. Importance To be fully prepared to coach nonprofits at each stage of Framework their growth, Janet pursues Process knowledge in entrepreneurship, Communications Plan: business, and nonprofit Basics and Best Practices management. As a Certified How to within organizational capacity Fundraising Executive, Janet specializes in working with Fundraising Plan: small to medium nonprofit Goals organizations across the Objectives & Timeline country to help them build Action Steps capacity and acquire the Integration" skills needed to support and expand their efforts. From LEARNING OUTCOMES growing development efforts Decide on best method to create a strategic from the ground up to work in plan and understand the key elements. well-established offices, Janet (Needs board involvement). brings the knowledge and understanding of the challenges Create a year-long communications plan faced by small nonprofits with key elements. (Can be completed by to each of her projects. participant). Janet Cobb brings vision to  Calendar a fundraising plan with reality... and reality to vision clear goals, objectives, and action as she guides organizations steps. (Can be completed by to articulate vision with the participant – or with Board detailed goals, objectives, involvement). action steps, and measurable Understand the importance of integrating outcomes to achieve them. all three plans to move the mission forward – to the next level of excellence.

IMPORTANCE OF EVALUATION IN ADAPTIVE SPORTS

Course Level: All

Program evaluation is the backbone of successful adaptive sport programming. In this session, we will review the importance of evaluation, types of evaluation, MARA GALIC and best organizational practices in evaluation. MHSc, RD, BlazeSports America, Inc, COURSE OUTLINE Director of Operations Importance of Program Evaluation See Mara's bio on page 54 Why Evaluate?

Uses currently in practice

in organizations

Record Keeping When to conduct an evaluation Types of Evaluation Examples of Types Building you Evaluation Team Creating an Evaluation Plan Resources for Program Evaluation Conclusion

ASHLEY FALLAIZE Q and A MS, CARSS II, CIFT, AAI, BlazeSports America, Inc, LEARNING OUTCOMES Manager of Training Understand the importance of evaluation and Education in adaptive sports programming See Ashleys's bio on page 53 Name the elements of an evaluation plan Differentiate between the two different types of evaluation

WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL

Course Level: All

Learn how to coach and play wheelchair basketball in this dynamic session presented by Paralympian, Jennifer Ruddell.

COURSE OUTLINE DR. JENNIFER RUDDELL NWBA Coach and Introduction Paralympian Warmup Offense Jennifer Ruddell is a two time Defense Paralympic Gold medalist 3 on 3 in wheelchair basketball. Press She has been involved in Games the sport as a player, coach, administrator, and classifier Wrapup for over 15 years. Ruddell has LEARNING OUTCOMES a PhD from the University of Illinois in Sports Management, Gain coaching knowledge of the sport Disability Sport. Most recently Be able to know the in 2015-16 she started a fundamentals of whelechair wheelchair basketball program basketball at ASU. Identify weak spots/problem areas for their team Hold a wheelchair basketball practice Improve their game in wheelchair basketball Know adaptations for multiple athletes performing at different levels

SHOW ME THE MONEY: GETTING THE MONEY TO CONTINUE THE PARALYMPIC JOURNEY

Course Level: All

Going from community program participant to the

Paralympic Games podium isn’t just a life-changing KELLY CROWLEY experience. It’s also expensive. Two-sport Paralympian Two-sport Paralympic Kelly Crowley shares stories and expert advice in this medalist, One-woman workshop designed to help you (and your program Marketing Agency participants) tell and sell your stories. By the end of these 90 minutes, you’ll have identified the fundamental elements of your story and create road map for how to Kelly Crowley is a two-sport use them to fund your Paralympic journey, wherever Paralympic medalist and a you are on that road. retired professional cyclist. She is a middle-school PE COURSE OUTLINE teacher, high school swimming Introduction: What is the athlete coach, writer, speaker, and development pipeline & why still an athlete. Over the course athletes need to be their own of her professional athletic agent/marketing agency career, Kelly won numerous Identifying The Story: What is your story? National Championship titles in both swimming and cycling. Small Group breakout As a swimmer, Kelly held two Why Your Story Matters World records, competed How to get Media Recognition at the 2003 FINA World & Sponsors Championships, and won Small Group breakout two gold medals at the 2004 Q&A Paralympic Games in Athens. As a cyclist, Kelly was a World Idea Exchange Champion time trialist in Wrap-up: You Can Do This 2007 and raced professionally with Primal/Map My Ride LEARNING OUTCOMES women’s team in 2012. Participants will gain insight into the At the 2012 London resources needed to compete at all levels Paralympic Games Kelly won of the athlete development pyramid. At two bronze medals…despite the end of the session, participants will be breaking her collarbone able to identify the critical elements of their in a professional race five personal story that will help them (or their and a half weeks before program participants) acquire sponsors the Paralympic Games and media attention. They will know how Opening Ceremony. to identify potential or likely sponsors, and tailor their story for various audiences.

COACHING SUCCESS FOR THE SEATED THROWER

Course Level: All

This session will broaden your ability to coach seated field athletes. Transition your coaching skills from the ambulatory thrower to the seated thrower. Understand the need and SCOTT DANBERG importance of flexibility, posture, and body position as Paralympian, USATF Level it relates to the seated thrower. Overview of the function 3 Coach, MS Kineiology, and design of throwing frames to best enhance individual Paralympian athlete ability and performance. Detail the importance See Scott's bio on page 53 of proper form with each implement to improve throwers’ performance.

COURSE OUTLINE Understand the similarities and differences between ambulatory and seated throwers Identify key athlete flexibility and postural characteristics to gain performance advantages Improve athlete performance by proper match of throwing frame design and

placement PHIL GALLI Adaptive Track and Field Learn techniques to improve USA / Adaptive Sports USA throwing shot put, discus, and javelin from a seated position See Phil's bio on page 54 Q & A LEARNING OUTCOMES Learned cross-over coaching techniques for ambulatory throwers to seated throwers Learned coaching techniques specific to the seated thrower Learned significance of flexibility, posture, and body positions as it relates to increased performance Learned throwing frame types and positions best fit with regards to development Learned tips and techniques to better coach seated throwers

AN INTRODUCTION TO CLASSIFICATION

Course Level: All

This session will discuss the purpose of classification for athletes and provide a basic breakdown of classes in ALL Paralympic Sports, both summer and winter.

PAM CAREY COURSE OUTLINE Adaptive Physical Education Introduction Teacher, B.S., M.Ed., What is Classification? National certified classifier for track & field, boccia, Understanding the purpose of classification and table tennis. What sports have classification? Louisiana GUMBO Inc., Who are the classifiers? Executive Director How do I become a classifier? See Pam's bio on page 52 Understanding the numbers Q &A LEARNING OUTCOMES State the purpose of classification Name the sports with the most classifications Name the sports with the least number of classifications List sports that are specific to impairments (i.e. visual impairment) Navigate the U.S. Paralympic website for more classification information

CONFERENCE HUDDLE Course Level: All Executive Director of Adaptive Sports USA, Susan Rossi, will give conference announcements as we head into the final day. Additionally, sit back and allow Paralympian John Register to inspire you JOHN REGISTER at the end of the day! Associate Director of Paralympic Outreach and Development for U.S. Paralympics and the President and CEO of Inspired Communications International, LLCW

John Register is a four-time track and field all-American, to Gulf War Army veteran to amputee to Paralympic silver medalist, John has never allowed adversity to hold him back. During a training session in Hays, Kansas, Register landed awkwardly dislocating his left knee and blocking the artery behind his kneecap. After 5 subsequent operations, Register made the decision to amputate his leg, and his dreams. With his dreams of Olympic glory dashed, he found a new determination. John decided to take a new step every day. It began with swimming. His steps to the pool each day resulted in making the Paralympic swim team. He then turned his attention back to running. He and his prosthetist crafted a running leg which took John to the Paralympic Games in Sydney, Australia, where he won the silver medal in the long jump. In his post athletic career he founded the United States Olympic Committees Paralympic Military sport program which assist wounded, ill, and injured service members in their recovery to a healthy and active lifestyle and serving in a variety of capacities to include special advisor to two U.S. Secretary of State on disability foreign policy and being a U.S. Sports Diplomacy Ambassador (Envoy).

NUTS AND BOLTS OF THE NATIONAL VETERANS AIRGUN OUTREACH PROGRAM

Course Level: I

This session will give programs an opportunity to share their program successes and challenges and provide input for the future of the Airgun program. Discussion TIM BAUMGARTEN topics will include but not be limited to the following: NRA Certified Police Firearms Instructor, State of AZ Police • Orion Scoring System Firearms Instructor, • Airgun Competition format and divisions AZ Game and Fish • Division Classifications Department Program • Adaptive shooting equipment Coordinator, Nationally Certified Law Enforcement COURSE OUTLINE Instructor, Arizona Game and Fish, Law Enforcement Coordinate a competitive competition league schedule using the Orion scoring See Tim's bio on page 52 system, discuss the airgun competition format to ensure the competition format is consistent to be competing at the same level, discuss the development of three divisions, division classification and adaptive equipment LEARNING OUTCOMES After completing this course participants TAYLOR WILSON should have the knowledge of the Adaptive Arizona Disabled Sports, Sports USA Airgun competition format. Program Supervisior What’s a Qualifying round as opposed to a Final round. Get a hands-on demonstration See Taylor's bio on page 60 and will able to identify the different

divisions in 10-meter Airgun competition. Gain basic knowledge of adaptive shooting equipment that will help stimulate the process of designing custom equipment Basic Knowledge of how to operate the Orion Scoring System, setup an athlete database and setup local / virtual matches.

MARK GRANT Certified Level 1 Coach , Adaptive Sports USA, National Veterans Airgun Outreach Logistics Coordinator See Mark's bio on page 54

BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN RESEARCH AND PRACTICE IN INCLUSIVE SPORTS PARTICIPATION FOR ADAPTIVE ATHLETES

Course Level: II

There are an increasing number of researchers investigating

why people with disabilities begin sport, what keeps them SARA OLSEN involved, and most recently how a “quality” fitness experience MPH, MS, CF L1 Trainer, USAW Sports Performance, is defined. Similarly, “adaptive athlete” is no longer a term that Crossroads Adaptive Athletic needs explaining to the wider fitness community, but it doesn’t Alliance, Cofounder mean awareness constitutes inclusion. What’s missing is the See Sara's bio on page 57 connection between research and fitness. In this session, we discuss 3 studies involving athletes with disabilities – veterans, school aged adolescents, and community members – and how

the knowledge gained can and has been applied in traditional

fitness settings.

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction/Background Topic 1: Fitness merges the military structure and civilian community Topic 2: Inclusive non-curricular, school-based fitness program Topic 3: Community-based fitness for people with disabilities Using research to take action; role of community adaptive sports programs LEARNING OUTCOMES DR AMANDA KLOO MA, PhD Special Education, Describe the role of adaptive sport in CF L1 Trainer, Belmont Abbey transition of wounded military personnel. College, Associate Professor Identify pitfalls and successes of inclusive of Education school-based programs. See Amanda's bio on page 56 Consider conditioning programs as mechanism to build social self-efficacy as well and improve physical fitness. Explain stages of building a quality community-based adaptive fitness program.

MILITARY PERSONNEL, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND SPORT

Course Level: All

This session will discuss the role of sport and physical activity for wounded, injured, and ill military personnel. Learn about how sport and physical activity assists with DR. MICHELLE rehabilitation and reintegration. Gain an understanding FERRER, PHD regarding the role of affect, quality of life, and motivation Eastern Connecticut State in sport and physical activity participation with this University, Assistant Professor population. Learn about how and why adapted physical See Michelle's bio on page 54 activity professionals can work with military personnel.

COURSE OUTLINE Introduction Physical Activity and Sport for Wounded, Injured, and Ill Military Personnel

Transition Units and Cadre of Care

Reintegration to military and civilian life Affect, Quality of Life, Motivation Review of research Application of research Adapted Physical Activity Professionals and the Military Population Community and civilian opportunities Q & A LEARNING OUTCOMES DR. KESTON Describe the role of a transition unit. LINDSAY, PHD MS, CSCS, University of Recognize the role of sport and Colorado - Colorado Springs, physical activity in the rehabilitation Assistant Professor and reintegration See Keston's bio on page 56 of wounded, injured, and ill military personnel. Identify how adapted physical activity professionals can work with the military population. Describe how affect, quality of life, and motivation are impacted by participation in sport and physical activity.

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THERAPEUTIC RECREATION CERTIFICATION OVERVIEW

Course Level: All

This session will focus on various aspects of the NCTRC Certification Program including applying for professional

eligibility, recertification requirements, and areas of SUSAN KAUFER specialization. In addition, the speaker will provide an CTRS, NCTRC, Credentialing Specialist II overview of the results from the most recent job analysis study, changes to the certification standards, special projects, Susan Kaufer has been and NCTRC news from the past year. employed with NCTRC as COURSE OUTLINE a Credentialing Specialist with NCTRC since 1997. Introduction Susan earned her Bachelor’s Learning objectives degree in Recreation and NCTRC Mission Leisure Studies from SUNY Where Do NCTRC Certification Standards Brockport. She attends Come From? and speaks at professional Job Analysis Therapeutic Recreation conferences, provides Job Tasks webinars and university Knowledge Areas campus guest lectures How to gain Professional Eligibility several times each year. Academic Path Prior to NCTRC employment,

Susan had over 10 years of Equivalency Paths professional practice in the How To Maintain CTRS Credential Therapeutic Recreation Annual Renewal Process field in the areas of Recertification Process Psychiatry, Geriatrics and Areas of Specialization Developmental Disabilities. NCTRC News/Update/Summary LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to describe the certification standards for Professional Eligibility. Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to describe the NCTRC standards for Recertification and the Areas of Specialization. Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to describe how the results of the NCTRC Job Analysis Study relate to the standards.

ADDITIONAL PRESENTER BIOS

TIM BAUMGARTEN Adaptive Sports USA National Veteran Airgun Outreach Series cadre; Desert Challenge Games Shooting and Archery Director serving disabled Veterans from 1991-present; NRA Certified Police Firearms Instructor; State of AZ Police Firearms Instructor; AZ Game and Fish Department Program Coordinator; Nationally Certified Law Enforcement Instructor; AZ Sworn Law Enforcement Officer; Certified AZ Peace Officer Standards and Training; First Responder and CPR certification training since 1983. Presenting: Nuts and bolts of the National Veterans Airgun Outreach Program

DAVE BOGENSCHUTZ Dave Bogenschutz, B.S. from Illinois State University, double major in Physical Education and Psychology, M.S. from Illinois State University, Adapted Physical Education. 42 Years Teaching experience Adapted Physical Education. High School Coaching in Basketball, Soccer and Track and Field. 9 Years Head Track and Field Coach for Great Lakes Adapted Sports (GLASA). 2014 and 2015 U.S. Ambulatory Track Coach at the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports (IWAS) Games through Adaptive Sports USA. Presenting: Long Jump Training

BARBARA CAPONE Barbara Capone, PT, MS, MBA, CYT-200 has been a physical therapist for 37 years treating a variety of patients with orthopedic, neurological and sports medicine diagnoses. Barbara is a Certified Graston Technique Practitioner and certified in Dry Needling. The last 6 years Barbara has worked at Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in their Acute Rehabilitation Department and Outpatient Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit where she treats patients of all ages that have had strokes, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, concussions, spinal cord and brain tumors, Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, muscular dystrophy. Barbara presented at the Barrow Traumatic Brain Injury Symposium on Manual Techniques for the Patient with a neurological Diagnosis. Barbara became a certified Yoga Teacher in 2017 and developed an Adaptive Mind Body Yoga program that she teaches at BNI and also teaches at Ability 360. Along with Elizabeth Moreno, CRT, The Adaptive Mind Body Program has become an important bridge for patients who continue with the rehabilitation process or have been discharged to continue to improve their flexibility, balance, strength and develop mindfulness and community. Presenting: Adaptive Mind Body Yoga across the Continuum

PAM CAREY Pam Carey is the Executive Director for Louisiana GUMBO Inc., a sports program for youth and adults with physical and visual disabilities. La. GUMBO Inc. provides 4 regional track and field competitions throughout the state, as well as a state track and field competition and a state boccia competition. Pam began her journey with disability sports in 1982 as an APE teacher where she began coaching students with disabilities. She served as the head coach for the Louisiana Mudbug Team that is selected each year to represent Louisiana and has traveled with them to Windsor, Canada, Edmond, Oklahoma, and Tampa, Florida. She has also served as the coach for several U.S. Junior International teams traveling to Australia, the Netherlands, England, Ireland, and Spain. On a national level Pam has served on the Adaptive Sports USA Junior Committee since 1992, is a board member for Adaptive Track & Field USA, is a National Athletics Classifier for U.S. Paralympics, a National Boccia classifier for USA Boccia, and a National Level classifier for USTTA. Pam is a USATF official specializing in Athletics for the Disabled and began her officiating career at the 1996 Paralympics in Atlanta and is continuing to officiate in regional and national competitions throughout the U.S. In addition to Pam's many roles, she serves as an adapted physical education instructor for Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La. Pam has worked collaboratively with the Louisiana High School Athletic Association to allow points for the high school athletes in the wheelchair division, and she was successful in incorporating the Para Ambulatory division into the State High School Track & Field Championship. Pam lives in the village of Atlanta, Louisiana with her husband and they have two grown children and two grandchildren. Presenting: An Introduction to Classification

MICHAEL COTTINGHAM Dr. Michael Cottingham is an Associate Professor of Sport Administration and the Director of Adaptive Athletics at UH, an research lab. Dr. Cottingham has published over 30 academic articles and over 50 academic presentations on disability sport. He has conducted research for organizations such as the NCAA, TIRR Memorial Herman, and Halliburton Charitable Foundation. Presenting: Exploring Relationships Between Academics and Practitioners

SCOTT DANBERG Scott Danberg is an avid athlete, coach, and five-time Paralympian. Having first competed internationally in the 1988 Paralympic Games, he further represented Team USA in the Paralympic World Championships and Parapan AM Games, with podium finishes in three throwing events; Javelin, Shot Put, and Discus as a class F40 athlete. The success Danberg had as an athlete is now channeled into coaching and sport administration. He began coaching in 2013 to give back to his sport and better the performance of others by drawing on his own experiences. Danberg has trained and competed alongside military athletes since the 2008 Paralympic Games. He has now turned his attention to coaching and sport administration for the DoD Warrior Games. Presenting: Coaching Success for the Seated Thrower

RON DAVIS Dr. Davis is currently a professor of Adapted Physical Education/Activity at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels. He has been involved in disability and Paralympic sport as a coach, official, training camp administrator, Atlanta Paralympic Classification Director, and textbook author. He has authored two textbooks entitled Inclusion Through Sports and Teaching Disability Sport: A Guide for General Physical Educators published by Human Kinetics. His recent research interests have centered on the effects of physical activity on Affect of injured military personnel. He currently directs a project for injured military called Project INVEST (Injured Veterans Engaging in Sport Together). Dr Davis has delivered international professional lectures in China, Belgium, Korea, and Canada, and has been invited to several universities for keynote presentations. Presenting: Exploring Relationships Between Academics and Practitioners

JEFF FABRY Jeff is a 4 time Paralympian, starting with the 2004 Games. He started competing in 2001 and has been an avid competitor ever since. He is the current World Champion in the W1 category. He has also been coaching for several years and does a lot of work with Veterans as well as youth groups. Presenting: Archery Training for Para Athletes

ASHLEY FALLAIZE Ashley Fallaize joined the BlazeSports Team as the Training and Education Manager in 2017. In her role, Ashley oversees the BlazeSports Institute for Adaptive Sports and Recreation which includes our national certification program among other training initiatives. Ashley has extensive experience teaching and coaching adaptive aquatics and has experience with Wheelchair Basketball, Handball and Football. At the University of Georgia, she taught classes focusing on wellness for individuals with disabilities including: Introduction to Wellness for Individuals with Disabilities and Basic Adapted Physical Education. She additionally has coordinated the Pediatric Exercise and Motor Development Clinic in Athens for the past 3 years. She is a Certified Adaptive Recreation and Sports Specialist II, Certified Adapted Aquatics Instructor, and Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer. Ashley graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Georgia State University and her Master of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Georgia. She is currently completing her PhD in Kinesiology (coaching education and movement studies) at UGA. She is passionate about improving coach education and building the capacity of service providers to provide the best experience for all athletes. Presenting: Get To Know the National Disability Sport Organizations and Importance of Evaluation in Adaptive Sports and Physical Literacy Landscape in Adaptive Sports

MICHELLE FERRER Michelle is an Assistant Professor at Eastern Connecticut State University in the Kinesiology and Physical Education Department. Michelle provides instruction for future physical educators in adapted physical education and disability sport. Through course work and practical applications Michelle strives to educate physical education teacher education candidates about the importance of providing quality physical education and physical activity for all and the benefit of teaching disability sport in general physical education classes. Her research interests include physical activity and sport for military personnel, disability sport, and adapted physical education Michelle holds a Masters in Adapted Physical Education and a Ph.D. in Adapted Physical Activity. Presenting: Military Personnel, Physical Activity, and Sport and Exploring Relationships Between Academics and Practitioners

MARA GALIC As the Director of Evaluation and Operations and member of the leadership and management team for the past 10 years, Mara oversees BlazeSports‚Äô evaluation and monitoring systems across all programs and product lines, provides program and strategic planning, design and implementation direction and support, serves as lead grant writer and grants manager, and oversees day-to-day operations.Prior to joining BlazeSports, Mara worked at Georgia‚Äôs state public health department where she successfully built and managed a five-year, $2.5 million cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) focusing on nutrition, physical activity and obesity prevention across the state and then as a Health Scientist with the CDC specializing in nutrition and obesity prevention among youth focusing on the school environment. Mara has also worked in government, community and private sectors in the City of Toronto developing, implementing and evaluating public health programs and policies. Presenting: Setting the Physical Literacy Landscape in Adaptive Sports and Importance of Evaluation in Adaptive Sports

PHIL GALLI Mr. Galli has been involved with adaptive athletics since 1994. He has trained four U.S. Paralympians in track and field. Over the past 8 years, Mr. Galli has been the Chairman of Adaptive Track and Field USA, setting the rules and standards for the Junior and Master athletes in the USA. Mr. Galli is currently on the Games committee for the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation, a Tri-State Wheelchair Athletic Association Board member, Adaptive Sports USA Board member, and USA Swimming / IPC Official as well as USA Track and Field National / IPC Official. Presenting: Coaching Success for the Seated Thrower

MARK GRANT Adaptive Sports USA National Veteran Airgun Outreach Series cadre 2015-2018, City of Mesa Adaptive Recreation Coordinator 1989 – 2015 offering a variety of sports for individuals with disabilities, including disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Services, Certified Level 1 Coach. Presenting: Nuts and bolts of the National Veterans Airgun Outreach Program

WENDY GUMBERT Wendy brings more than 25 years of adaptive sports and program development experience to the State of Texas. She has developed 4 successful community based adaptive sports programs throughout her career and has assisted in the growth of a 5th program. Through her career she has coached and programmed for 15 different adaptive sports and has administered 100's of adaptive sports events and competitions. She was the assistant coach of the 2000 Gold Medal USA Rugby Paralympic Team and High-Performance Manager of the 2004 USA Rugby Paralympic Team. Due to her years of dedication and contribution to USQRA and USA Rugby, she was inducted into the USQRA Hall of Fame in 2006. In 2005 she began her international career in wheelchair racing. She soon became the asst. coach for the 2006 World Championships, 2007 European Championships and the 2008 Paralympic Teams. She continues today as a U.S. Paralympics National Team Coach and attended both 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Games as a personal coach where her athletes won multiple medals. In October of 2013, with the assistance and backing of U.S. Paralympics; on behalf of Texas Regional Para Sport she presented to the University Interscholastic League (UIL) of Texas asking for wheelchair racing and seated throws to be a part of their High School and Junior High governed school sports. They now have over 60 athletes participating as full members of their Junior High and High School Teams. TRPS has developed a racing and field chair loan program and continues to go into schools and provide coaching education to coaches all across the state. TRPS continues to propose to the UIL for team points, and ambulatory track and field athlete inclusion as well. Presenting: ATHLETICS FOR ALL: A Look at Highschool Inclusion

ASHLEY HAMMOND Professional Soccer Coach; two-time national championship team winner Owner of Soccer Domain Academy and Soccer Domain Football Club. Presenting: Creating a network of CP Soccer teams across the United States

JASON HARNETT Jason Harnett is a 1994 graduate of the University of Washington with a B.A. in Political Science. He played four years of collegiate tennis for the Huskies. He joined the USTA High Performance Wheelchair Staff in 1998 and has coached the US Teams to eight World Championships. He successfully coached the Quad Team to seven World Team Cup victories. In 2015 he led the Junior Team to their first World Team Cup Championship in 15 years. He also has two years of coaching experience with the Men’s Team. Harnett was named Assistant Coach at the 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Games. In 2007, he was awarded the “Wheelchair Tennis Champion of the Year” by Tennis Industry Magazine and in 2008, honored as the “ITF Wheelchair Coach of the Year.” Harnett was honored in 2012 as the “USTA/USOC Paralympic Tennis Coach of the Year” and was a Finalist for the USOC Paralympic Coach of the Year Award. Harnett is a USPTA Certified Professional and was chosen the 2000 and 2007 “Wheelchair Coach of the Year” by the Southern California/USPTA Section. In 2014, chosen by the Orange County Register as one the “Top 100 Most Influential People.” Presenting: An Introduction to the wonderful world of Wheelchair Tennis

DR. JAMIE HOFFMAN Dr. Jamie Hoffman, CTRS has worked in the adaptive sports world as a Recreational Therapist for 15+ years. She has worked internationally sharing her passion for disability awareness, sports and recreation in Tahiti, Fiji, Honduras, El Salvador and Indonesia. She is currently an Associate Professor at California State University, Sacramento. Presenting: Lesson Plans....Writing Goals & Objectives: Staying Accountable

RANDY HOUSNER Randy Housner, BA, Business Administration, University of Michigan,MBA, Entrepreneurship, DePaul University, 39 Years I.T. Management, Healthcare Corporations. In addition, Randy has participated in and coached a variety of sporting activities. He has coached adaptive sports, youth sports, competitive and recreational sports, and team and individual sports. In addition to coaching, he is an active volunteer for the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association assisting with events, equipment, and adaptive sports devices. Randy also enjoys running, biking, and skiing. Presenting: Long Jump Training

SUSAN KAUFER Susan Kaufer has been employed with NCTRC as a Credentialing Specialist with NCTRC since 1997. Susan earned her Bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies from SUNY Brockport. She attends and speaks at professional Therapeutic Recreation conferences, provides webinars and university campus guest lectures several times each year. Prior to NCTRC employment, Susan had over 10 years of professional practice in the Therapeutic Recreation field in the areas of Psychiatry, Geriatrics and Developmental Disabilities. Presenting: National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification Overview

DR. AMANDA KLOO Project Momentum is a non-profit organization created to provide extraordinary health and fitness support for individuals with exceptional needs. It was founded by our very own Dr. Amanda Kloo of Mooresville, NC. She is a mom, wife, and professor with cerebral palsy whose health, work, and life was transformed by functional fitness training. To pay these blessings forward, Amanda partnered with multiple gyms in & around Charlotte, NC to establish Project Momentum to help others pursue long-term health regardless of age, circumstance, ability, or disability. Presenting: Bridging the Gap between Research and Practice in Inclusive Sports Participation for Adaptive Athletes

GUS LAZEAR Gus LaZear currently serves as Ability360’s Vice President and General Manager of the Sports and Fitness Center for persons with Disabilities. LaZear, whose background includes more than 25 years of experience managing major programs and initiatives in rehabilitative medicine, recreational therapy, outdoor adventures and other adaptive programming for people with disabilities. Prior to the Sports and Fitness Center, LaZear handled responsibilities as lead therapeutic recreational therapist at the Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix. During that time, he also served on the Board of Directors for Arizona Disabled Sports. Before joining St. Joseph’s, LaZear had been with Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation in Pomona, CA working on the Outdoor Adventure team that organized adaptive surfing, skiing/snowboarding, sailing, fishing, camping, dog sledding, rock climbing, scuba diving, horseback trips, kayaking, outrigger canoeing, wheelchair sports and cycling programs. Creating and Sustaining a Youth Sports Continuum in YOUR Community

DR. KESTON LINDSAY Keston Lindsay currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs. His broad research interests include research methodology in Kinesiology and STEM education. Presenting: Military Personnel, Physical Activity, and Sport

ELIZABETH MORENO Presenting on the logistics on how to develop an Adaptive Mind Body Yoga Program. Adaptive Mind Body Yoga across the Continuum

SARA OLSEN Sara Olsen is a veteran, adapted sport innovator, researcher, teacher, inclusion visionary and a non-profit entrepreneur. Sara started her life of service with a career in the Navy as a Salvage and Diving Officer and Explosive Ordnance Officer. Sara transitioned to the Naval Reserves after numerous deployments and as a Reserve Officer, has commanded of two units, served in the Joint Staff, mobilized to Afghanistan in support of Counter Improvised Explosive Device missions, and was selected to hold the office of Interim Dean of Administration for the College of International Security Affairs at the National Defense University. In addition to serving in the Naval Reserves, in 2014, Sara cofounded Crossroads Adaptive Athletic Alliance, the only nonprofit of its kind - building a stronger community for adaptive athletes and their coaches, helping athletes with permanent needs participate in life-changing fitness opportunities through education, grants, and competition. Through Crossroads, Sara develops and teaches seminars and workshops for fitness and medical professionals, speaks on national platforms about the impact of inclusion in sport and continues to hone her own coaching skills. Sara holds a Master of Science in Leadership from Northeastern University, a Master of Public Health from University of Maryland and continues to learn and serve as a Behavioral and Community Health PhD student. Presenting: Bridging the Gap between Research and Practice in Inclusive Sports Participation for Adaptive Athletes

DR. JOSH PATE Dr. Josh Pate is an associate professor at James Madison University. His research interests focus on disability sport with a focus on sociological aspects of participation and organizational behavior. In addition, he instructs courses in sport management. Presenting: Exploring Relationships Between Academics and Practitioners

LAUREN PERRY Lauren Perry is a graduate from the University of South Alabama with a Bachelor of Science degree in Leisure Studies, concentration in Therapeutic Recreation. Lauren is a passionate advocate, leader and coach who fell in love with Lakeshore Foundation as a volunteer and earned a position as a Recreation Specialist upon graduation. She now serves as a Coordinator for the Recreation and Athletics department, overseeing all of Lakeshore’s youth athletics’ programs. Lauren also serves as the head coach and team manager for the Lakeshore Sharks (prep wheelchair basketball team), team manager for the Lakeshore Lakers (varsity wheelchair basketball team), assistant coach for the Lakeshore Lightning (adult wheelchair basketball team), and team manager for Lakeshore’s youth track and field team. Lauren is dedicated to using sport as a vehicle to integrate, educate, and empower people with physical disabilities. She is currently working with the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) to establish the inclusion of high school athletes with a physical disability on their high school track, field and swimming teams. Presenting: A THLETICS FOR ALL: A Look at Highschool Inclusion

JULIA RAY A native of the United Kingdom, Julia has been working with Disabled Sports USA since 2003. During her tenure she has been instrumental in getting thousands of individuals with disabilities, including youth and wounded warriors, involved in adaptive sports. It is her personal and professional mission to find ways in which people with disabilities can have an equal opportunity to participate in sports and recreation. Julia oversees all of Disabled Sports USA’s programs, including Warfighter Sports, Adapt2Achieve, Empower YOUth Sports and Ski Spectacular. She also serves as Disabled Sports USA’s representative for the U.S. Olympic Committee’s Multi-Sport Organization Council and Youth Sports Working Group. Prior to joining Disabled Sports USA, she worked in the U.K. in governmental inclusive sports programming and international sports doping control. She is a certified gymnastics coach, SCUBA diver and has many years’ experience in the development and expansion of sports programs for people with disabilities. Julia received a B.S. (HONS) in Sports Administration and Management from Nottingham Trent University. She lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband and two daughters. Presenting: Get To Know the National Disability Sport Organizations and ATHLETICS FOR ALL: A Look at Highschool Inclusion

TRAVIS RICKS Travis has worked for the Challenged Athletes Foundation for over 10 years coordinating and running the many adaptive programs which include paratriathlon camps, adaptive surfing camps/clinic and amputee running clinics just to name a few. Travis has a true passion for seeing others thrive through adaptive sports and the programs that CAF puts on throughout the adaptive community. Presenting: Get To Know the National Disability Sport Organizations

SUSAN ROSSI Susan Rossi is a mission driven sport and rehabilitation professional with 20 years of knowledge/ education, experience, and established relationships in the Paralympic and adaptive sports industry. Her professional background includes work with the United States Olympic Committee as the Paralympic Sport Outreach and Development Manager, the City of Mesa Parks, Recreation and Commercial Facilities in collaboration with Arizona Disabled Sports, the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and various other well-rooted adaptive sports programs. She holds a BS from the University of Kansas in Exercise and Sport Science and a Masters in Nonprofit Leadership Management from Arizona State University. In addition, Susan is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. Susan has been with Adaptive Sports USA in her current role since 2015 and involved with the organization in other capacities since 1999. Presenting: Get To Know the National Disability Sport Organizations

DR. JENNIFER RUDDELL Dr. Jennifer Ruddell - Jennifer Ruddell is a two time Paralympic Gold medalist in wheelchair basketball. She has been involved in the sport as a player, coach, administrator, and classifier for over 15 years. Ruddell has a PhD from the University of Illinois in Sports Management, Disability Sport. Most recently in 2015-16 she started a wheelchair basketball program at ASU. Presenting: Wheelchair Basketball Starting a Collegiate Adaptive Athletics Program

SANDRA SEARCY Sandy Searcy joined the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) staff as director of sports on August 1, 2015. She is responsible for the sports of swimming and diving, water polo and softball, and assists in planning for the NFHS Summer Meeting, the National Athletic Directors Conference, the NFHS Student Leadership Summit, and is involved with the NFHS inclusion initiative. Sandy also serves on multiple national committees and boards, including AAASP Board of Directors, USA Softball Council, USA Softball Equipment Testing and Certification Committee, ASA Properties Board, USA Diving Board of Directors, and the USA Swimming Rules and Regulations Committee. Prior to working with the NFHS, Sandy served as an assistant commissioner of the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) for 16 years. Sandy was the administrator of gymnastics, softball, boys and girls swimming and diving, and volleyball. She also worked with the IHSAA Student Advisory Committee and the IHSAA Student Leadership Conference. During this tenure Sandy was a member of a variety of NFHS committees including the Volleyball Rules Committee, Girls Gymnastics Rules Committee, Softball Rules Committee, National Student Leadership Planning Committee, Spirit of Sport Selection Committee, and was the Chair of the NFHS Swimming and Diving Rules Committee. Prior to joining the IHSAA staff in 1999, Sandy was a teacher, coach and girls athletic director at Bloomington North High School for 11 years. Sandy received her bachelor’s and master’s from Indiana University (IU) in Bloomington, where she competed on the IU women’s swim team. Sandy currently lives with her husband Dean, and they reside in Bloomington Indiana. Presenting: ATHLETICS FOR ALL: A Look at Highschool Inclusion

LIZZIE SIMONS Lizzie Simons started coaching rowing at East Lyme High School in East Lyme, Connecticut after recognizing the effect rowing had on her life, and the vital role rowing had in her recovery from brain surgery. In 2015 she joined the coaching staff at Row New York where she coordinates and coaches veterans, children with physical and cognitive disabilities, and children in the foster care and youth justice system. She is currently working on her bachelor's degree in psychology with a focus on mental health. Presenting: Trauma-Informed Coaching

TERESA SKINNER Teresa Skinner’s extensive career in the adaptive sports world began in 1998 at St. Luke’s Rehab where she was the Adapted Sports Coordinator and Track and Field Coach. From there, she spanned the globe as the 2016 United States Paralympics Assistant Wheelchair Track Coach, the Head Wheelchair Track Coach for Team USA at the Invictus Games (2016-current) and the Head Wheelchair Track Coach for Team Air Force at the Warrior Games (2016- current). Since 2013, she has held the role of Executive Director and Track and Field Coach for ParaSport Spokane. Ms. Skinner, an Occupational Therapist by trade, has an NCCP Level Three Coaching Certification as well as a USATF Level One Coaching Certification. Presenting: ATHLETICS FOR ALL: A Look at Highschool Inclusion

RANDI SMITH Randi has been the Head Coach of the USA Archery Para Archery team since 2005 and has served in that position at three Paralympic Games and 7 World Championships. She is a Level 5 USA Archery Coach and teaches coaches as well as athletes. She is also a Recreational Therapist and Clinical Mental Health Therapist. She works with athletes of all abilities and all ages. Presenting: Archery Training for Para Athletes

JORDAN STAENBERG Presenting on the research on how mindfulness and yoga improve functional outcomes across the continuum-acute, acute rehabilitation, outpatient. Presenting: Adaptive Mind Body Yoga across the Continuum

DAVID TOSTENRUDE Dave Tostenrude is the Director, National Veterans Wheelchair Games with over 27 years’ experience working with the Department of Veterans Affairs. He has a Bachelor’s in Recreation Therapy in 1989 from Eastern Washington University and a Master’s in Public Administration from Seattle University in 2000. Mr. Tostenrude worked at VA Puget Sound Health Care System for 12 years as a Recreation Therapist specializing in outdoor recreation and sports with Veterans with physical disabilities. Since then he has held various leadership positions in VA but has remained an active leader promoting therapeutic sports opportunities. He has authored many articles on Recreation Therapy, adaptive sports for people with disabilities and worked as an Adjunct Professor for twelve years at Seattle Pacific University teaching courses on adaptive Physical Education. Dave lives in Seattle with his wife and family and focuses on his own recreational interests of golf, biking and exploring the Pacific Northwest. Presenting: National Veterans Wheelchair Games - Partnering to change the community.

JO WALLEN Jo Wallen is the Director of Adult Individual Play & Wheelchair Tennis. She came to the United States in 1988 on a six-year scholarship to the Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Bradenton, FL. She played for 14 years on the International Tennis Federation and Women’s Tennis Association tours, winning 15 events. She went to Kentucky and Lexington Tennis Club in 2005 as director of junior development, broadening the program’s outreach and developing a tennis program for kids 10 and under. In 2010 Wallen helped one of her students set up a USTA NJTL program, Smart Shots, which gives inner-city children in Lexington the opportunity to learn tennis and also provides them young mentors from LTC, who help them with both tennis and homework. A year later, Wallen headed the effort to certify her entire professional staff in PTR Junior Development. She has become a tester for the USPTA, certifying tennis instructors in Kentucky and surrounding states. She has served as treasurer, secretary and president of USPTA’s Kentucky operations. Her involvement in tennis on a state and Southern level has been multi-faceted and includes serving on USTA Kentucky’s board of directors and chairing its Junior Competition Committee and serving on the USTA Southern Junior Competition Committee. She has also coached multiple USTA Southern junior teams. Meanwhile, she has become a USTA certified high-performance specialist, working with top juniors to prepare them for competition. 2 years ago she was named USPTA Southern General Manager of the Year. In June of this year Jo and her family moved to Orlando for her current job. When Jo isn’t busy spreading her love for tennis, she is with her husband, Jody, and their two young children, Alexandra and Charlie. Presenting: An Introduction to the wonderful world of Wheelchair Tennis

TAYLOR WILSON Arizona Disabled Sports Program Supervisor. Graduate from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Parks and Recreation Management with a concentration in Recreational Therapy. Presenting: Nuts and bolts of the National Veterans Airgun Outreach Program

LIZ WILLIAMS Liz is the mother of 2 children, her son Evan has Cerebral Palsy and is a wheelchair athlete in basketball and track & field. Her family has been active in the adaptive sports community since 2008 and know first hand how expensive adaptive equipment is to purchase. They noticed a gap in funding for Junior athletes age 14-18 and decided to start a foundation that would help fill that gap - Junior Adaptive Athletes in Motion. They have purchased equipment for Valley athletes and are thrilled to be sponsoring the Healthy Teens Healthy Communities with the Thunderbirds and Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center. Liz and her husband Brad moved to the Valley in 2012 and have been married for 25 years. Parker is leaving for college in the fall and Evan is entering his senior year in high school. Golf and travel fill her time when she is not being a mom. Presenting: Creating and Sustaining a Youth Sports Continuum in YOUR Community

DR. ANDY YAO Dr. Yao is currently a young assistant professor at San Francisco State University in California. He obtained his Ph.D. in adapted physical education/activity (APE/APA) and exercise and sport psychology in 2017 under the guidance of Dr. Deborah Shapiro at the Georgia State University. His research interest mainly focuses on understanding the impact of social norms and significant others influence on the motivation of physical activity and perceived confidence in individuals with disabilities. Dr. Yao was a certified sport psychology consultant and disability sports coach, who used to work with many elite athletes with disabilities in Taiwan. In addition, he has also worked with Chinese Taipei Paralympic Committee and city government in Taiwan and received over $660,000 in organizing and managing many regional, national, and international disability sports tournaments and various disability sports camps. Presenting: Exploring Relationships Between Academics and Practitioners

ADAPTIVE SPORTS USA SERIES OF SANCTIONED EVENTS Adaptive Sports USA sanctions over 20 events annually. Sanctioning approves the holding of a competitive multi-disability, single or multi-sport event including at minimum archery, powerlifting, shooting, swimming, table tennis, and/or track and field. The sanction represents an events commitment to following national and, when applicable, international rules and regulations for each of the individual sports contested and to provide a safe environment for participants and spectators. Adaptive Sports USA works alongside our nationwide network of chapter members to promote our sanctioned events for youth and adults, including disabled veterans and disabled members of the armed forces. The events serves over 1,400 athletes with a physical disability and/or visual impairment annually. For athletes aspiring to advance along the athlete pipeline, sanctioned events serve as qualifiers and/or training opportunities for national competitions. A full list of events and event dates will be posted on www.adaptivesportsusa.org early 2019. Below is a sample of events in the Series.

WEST EAST/SOUTHEAST 5280 Challenge, CO BlazeSports America Olympic Angel City Games, CA Day Track & Field Meet, GA Bee Hive Games, UT CAMC Para-Athletics Mid-Atlantic Games, WV Dixie Games, FL Desert Challenge Games, AZ Richard Cadmus Disabled Sports Meet CENTRAL (Junior Masonic Regional Meet), NJ Adult National Open and Great Russ Harvey Memorial Archery Tournament, FL Lakes Regional Games,WI/IL Challenge Games, KS Southeastern Regional Games, SC Dairyland Games, WI Tri-State Regional Swim Meet, NJ Dakota ParaGames, ND Tri-State Wheelchair & Ambulatory Games, NJ

Gateway Games, MO GUMBO Acadiana, LA Lone Star Para Invitational, TX Rolling Thunder Regional Track & Field Meet, MN Texas Regional Games, TX Thunder in the Valley Games, MI Turnstone Endeavor Games, IN UCO Endeavor Games, OK

SAVE THE DATE! The Adaptive Sports USA 2019 Junior Nationals will visit Eden Prairie, MN on July 14 – 19. For additonal info, visit: http://juniornationals.adaptivesportsusa.org

NOTES

ENGAGE. EVOLVE. EMPOWER.

OUR MISSION: To engage, evolve, and empower individuals with a disability to be involved in adaptive sport through education, coaching and advocacy.

➤ Adaptive Sports USA is a 501 c 3 ➤ Adaptive Sports USA Junior Nationals, nonprofit organization formed in 1956 the largest annual multi-sport event for juniors with a physical disability and/or ➤ Network of chapters and individual visual impairment in the United States members throughout the country ➤ Recognized by the United States Olympic ➤ Over twenty regional and national Committee as a multi-sport organization sanctioned events and the sole US member of the ➤ National Training and International Wheelchair & Amputee Education opportunities Federation providing our athletes with access to international competition

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