Discussion: How do we increase the number of adaptive sports programs in the NCAA?

A discussion of educators, coaches, and athletes on increasing the number of adaptive sports teams at the university level.

00:00 Panel Introductions

02:56 Dr. Brad Hedrick on impediments to expanding adaptive sports programs at universities.

08:02 Dr. Darlene Hunter on encouraging major universities to include more adaptive sports programs.

10:13 Dr. Abu Yilla on approach towards Paralympics in the USA compared to other countries.

13:00 Coach Mike Frogley on the state of Paralympic sports in Canada.

14:43 Dr. Brad Hedrick - on need to increase support for Paralympics.

18:30 Dr. Darlene Hunter on why adaptive sports should be priority for universities.

20:15 Coach Mike Frogley on “selling” adaptive sports to universities.

22:20 Dr. Abu Yilla on difficulties of getting Paralympic sports recognized by universities.

24:37 Dr. Darlene Hunter on need for cultural change

26:40. Dr. Abu Yilla the need to bring “value” to achievements in the Paralympics.

30:10 Dr. Darlene Hunter on need to focus on youth adaptive sports programs.

32:00 Dr. Brad Hedrick on need to energize youth sports but need to bring focus to all ages.

36:30 Coach Mike Frogley on need to expose everyone to adaptive sports beginning with the schools.

39:55 Dr. Abu Yilla on importance of educating general population about Paralympic sports