Athlete Services

I chose to train at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign because I was aware of the legacy and prestige that the wheelchair track program has there. This is all due to the wealth of knowledge and resources of our coaching staff. My favorite memories of the wheelchair track and road racing program include the support and camaraderie of my fellow teammates every day at training.

Competing at the University of Illinois helped me prepare for competing on Team USA. All of my success in the sport will forever be indebted to the coaching staff and administration at UIUC. Competing for Team USA requires more than just a training plan, it requires supporting the overall wellness of the athlete from social, physical, mental, emotional, educational and more. All of these facets are appreciated and nurtured as an athlete here in Champaign-Urbana.

College prepared me for life because there are many traits I have learned through sport that will transfer over to my life after sport. One of those being patience, another one being appreciative and trusting the process of achieving goals. I have learned many of these aspects through my coach Adam Bleakney who has really aided in my development as a student and an athlete.