American Association of Adapted Sports ProgramsWheelchair Basketball
One of the most widely recognized sports for athletes with disabilities. Although they are able to walk unassisted, with devices, or use manual propelled wheelchairs, all participants must compete in a manual wheelchair. Power wheelchairs are not permitted.
From adaptedsports.org/wheelchair-basketball-coaches-training-series ↗About this program
Created by AAASP, under video project director, Cole Mitchell*, this 16-part series, begins with an introduction video to the Wheelchair Basketball Coaches Training Series, then previews the following techniques and skills, including: ball handling, passing, dribbling, shooting, chair movement and more.
Coach Ron Lykins is the head coach of Mizzou Wheelchair Basketball and one of the most accomplished coaches in wheelchair basketball history. Over his distinguished international career with Team USA, he guided both the men's and women's national teams to Paralympic gold medals, including four consecutive Games from 2004 through 2020. With an international coaching record of 98–9 and 12 gold medals, Lykins has set a standard of excellence in wheelchair basketball. An inductee of both the National Wheelchair Basketball Hall of Fame and Missouri Sports Hall of Fame , he is recognized for his leadership, mentorship, and lasting impact on athletes and the sport worldwide.
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