Welcome to Chronicles of an Athlete with host Mike Smith. Discover the unique mechanics, physical demands, and intensity of playing catcher in wheelchair softball.
The pitcher is the engine of wheelchair softball the athlete who sets the pace and controls the game. In this episode of Chronicles of a Para Athlete, host Mike Smith breaks down his own journey as a wheelchair pitcher with seven pitches, two nohitters, and a signature knuckleball that keeps hitters guessing. Its a sharp, personal look at the strategy, leadership, and mental toughness behind the position that starts every play.
The Player/Coach role in wheelchair softball is a constant fight to lead and perform at the same time. This episode dives into the pressure, the sacrifice, and the unseen struggles of carrying a team while still battling your own.A raw look at leadership on wheels the weight, the grit, and the reality behind the title.
Introduction to wheelchair softball
here where we describe the roles and responsibility and mindset of the left defenseman
they always show the thoughts and mindset and IQ of the right side defenseman in Sled Hockey
A sharp breakdown of the Left Wings role in sled hockey vision, patience, angles, and the quiet playmaking that shapes every shift.
Heres a tThe right wing is the spark plug of sled hockey fast, aggressive, and always pushing the pace. In this episode, host Mike Smith breaks down the mindset, angles, and controlled chaos that define the position. From forechecking pressure to creating scoring chances out of nothing, this is the role built for players who thrive on speed and instinct.
Heres a sThe center is the engine of sled hockey driving the pace, controlling the flow, and connecting every play. This episode breaks down the intelligence, movement, and leadership that make the center the heartbeat of the team.
Assistant captains in sled hockey are the steady hands of the team the voices that steady the bench, keep communication sharp, and lead through effort. They set the tone with consistency, grit, and calm under pressure, making sure the team stays connected and competitive every shift.
Heres A focused look at the instincts, leadership, and onice intelligence that define a true sled hockey captain how they steady the team, read the game, and lead through pressure with clarity and heart.