Nov 12, 2024
Rachel Kroener discovered wheelchair
basketball when she was 10 years old and was immediately hooked.
She eventually earned a D1 scholarship to University of Texas at
Arlington where she played with some of the best athletes in the
sport. In this week’s episode, Rachel shares her journey and breaks
down the challenges and triumphs of competing with, and against,
some of the best wheelchair athletes in the world. She opens up
about how her experiences on the court shaped her career in
prosthetics, offering valuable insights into both fields.
Rachel also reflects on her advocacy for adaptive sports, the
impact of her disability—cerebral palsy—on her athletic journey,
and the lessons she's learned about resilience, teamwork, and
personal growth. Plus, she gives us a sneak peek into her future
goals, both professionally and personally.
From basketball chairs to prosthetics design, Rachel also provides
a unique perspective on the intersection of sport and
technology.
Follow Rachel on Instagram @phxrck5 and Arizona's Ability 360
@ability360. You can find UTS’s Lady Movin' Mavs
@ladymovinmavswcbb
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