From Serbia to Top 10 Jr. Wheelchair Tennis Player | Mathias Krodel - Rolling Forward Podcast

Описание: Born in Serbia without legs and adopted to the U.S. at age 2, Mathias Krodel has lived a life defined by resilience, sports, and community. From chasing kids on the playground without a chair, to becoming a top 10 ranked junior player in wheelchair tennis and a national champion in wheelchair basketball, his story is nothing short of amazing.

In this episode of the Rolling Forward Podcast, we dive into:
♿ Mathias’ journey from a Serbian orphanage to the U.S.
♿ Life as a double amputee: learning balance, handstands, and independence
♿ His rise in adaptive sports—winning junior nationals in wheelchair basketball and reaching top 10 in the U.S. in wheelchair tennis juniors
♿ The tough decision to walk away from basketball to chase tennis
♿ Why he chose trade school over college
♿ The mental toll of a serious back injury and finding new purpose
♿ Funny (and crazy) stories from road trips, tournaments, and pranks with teammates

This conversation is packed with raw honesty, laughter, and insights into the world of adaptive sports—and what it truly means to keep rolling forward.


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