Athlete Minded: Stories

Today we talk to professional wheelchair basketball player Ryan Martin about his experiences in high school, college, and professionally playing the sport he loves. Ryan was born with Spina Bifida and both of his legs were amputated at the age of two.  For a lot of people, that might mean the end of any sports career, but not for Ryan.  He loved basketball so much that he forced himself to make a career out of it.  Even though he was the only disabled person in high school, he eventually played college wheelchair basketball, and is now traveling the world because of his skills. The most powerful thing I think he is doing now is giving back with the Ryan Martin Foundation.  He is helping young disabled athletes play basketball through camps and speaking engagements, helping them realize they are not alone in their journey, even though they may feel alone if they are the only disabled athlete at their school. Ryan is a true inspiration, and I highly suggest you check out his foundation at ryanmartinfoundation.o