NO EXCUSES
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They're tough. They're strong. And they make no excuses.
See for yourself how wheelchair basketball is a fast and fierce sport. And at the UW-Whitewater, it's not just a sport. The nationally-dominant Warhawk team is more like a family. See why they play so hard and how they make a difference on and off the court.
If you love this story (like we do) -- make sure to share it to help raise awareness about these amazing athletes!
And if there's anything you want to know about the sport, just ask Coach Tracy. He has all the answers. Post your question, in the section to the right titled Talk to Tracy.
Music by: James Ripp from "Times & Places"
Comments
Warhawks video
Outstanding video. As a proud alum of Illinois, I remember UW-Whitewater well as a competitive team even in the early '80s. You didn't yet have the basketball pedigree that you do now, but always a great institution.
As director of nAblement and President of the Board of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association, I have great respect for students with disabilities who move forward and drive their success.
I have linked you to the nAblement site as we do source candidates for technology roles in both the Chicago and Milwaukee markets. I have specifically requested grads from Whitewater as I know they have the confidence and determination to succeed in the IT industry.
Sincerely,
Pat Maher
Director, nAblement
SPR Companies
I cannot believe the
I cannot believe the achievements of this team! I am so proud of you all. I have had the great fortune of being friends with some of you and I just wanted to add that on top of all this recognition and all these awards you still remain humble and generous. I miss being at school with you guys and you are all in my thoughts. Keep up the great work and thank you for giving Whitewater and me something to be so proud of.
amazing
I had the pleasure of having a couple of the members and the coach visit my school last year, and I think it's amazing what this team has gone through.
Thanks for the inspiration
I just sent this video link to about 14 friends and colleagues. Thanks for the inspiration -- you're all amazing! -- M.A.
UW-Whitewater Wheelchair basketball team
As a television producer, I am extremely impressed with this video of one of the most inspirational teams I've ever met.
As the aunt of team member Jay Baker, I am beaming with pride!
These guys rule!!!
Cheers from an alum
I wanted to share this email I received from a UW-W alum.
"I'm a UW-Whitewater grad and even in my days there (too many years ago to admit) the Warhawk Wheelchair B-Ball team was a force to be reckoned with ... some of my great friends were players. I'm proud to see this piece and proud to know that this amazing tradition lives on.
Thanks for doing this story."
Go Warhawks!
Compelling video about a great team.
Something to be proud of!
I cannot believe the achievements of this team! I am so proud of you all. I have had the great fortune of being friends with some of you and I just wanted to add that on top of all this recognition and all these awards you still remain humble and generous. I miss being at school with you guys and you are all in my thoughts. Keep up the great work and thank you for giving Whitewater and me something to be so proud of.
way to go Matt Scott and team
Matt,
It is my opinion that you, your coach and entire team are awesome! I am praying for your continued success. keep up the good work. Love you always.
Auntie Louise
We Are Proud of you Matt Scott
Matt Scott has 3 siblings, Big Brother Billy Moxley, who was babysitter for Matt while Mom worked, Big sister Sherita Scott who let Matt know what sibling rivary was all about and baby brother Alexander Scott who just adores Matt. Through sickness and all the adversity we had to encounter, Matt you are a Champ and we are so proud that you stayed strong. Love Mom, Bill Sheri and Alex
Awareness of Wheelchair Basketball
It's great to see our sport portrayed for what it is...a very fast, very exciting sport played by some of the best athletes in the world. We struggle to find opportunities to expose our sport to people that are either not disabled themselves, or do not know someone with a disability, and thats a shame. I've been involved in the sport for about 12 years, and I believe that every single person that I've been able to drag to a game or to a practice has fallen in love with wheelchair basketball. Hopefully this story helps us to build more awareness and expose people to the fastest court sport on wheels! Never mind the fact that many of the athletes that play wheelchair basketball are among the most resilient people in the world in terms of the things they overcome on a daily basis.
I'd be happy to answer any questions you have about our program or about the sport, simply click on the link to the right!
Tracy Chynoweth
Asst Director, Recreation Sports and Facilities
100 Williams Center
Whitewater, WI 53190
262-472-1145
chynowet@uww.edu
Parents
Hey Kris -- I know Jay credits you and his mom for his recovery and motivating him to turn his life around. He's an amazing example of ability. We couldn't believe how strong Jay and the other team members are... in every way. I felt really lucky and inspired to be able to spend time with them. You say you're a proud father and you should be... and I think he's quite proud to be your son.
make no excuses
As Jay Bakers father, I have seen the accomplishments these young men and my son have made. They didn't give up which is why I am so proud of not only my son but every man on the warhawks team. They and Coach Tracy have saved his life. I am so very thankful of what, people such as Katy Sai, have done to raise the awareness of people for wheel chair athletics that I just cannot say thankyou enough.
I am a very proud father.
Kris Baker
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