Earlier this week, UASA President @jossboss23 traveled to Appleton, WI to network at a conference on tourism. Wisconsin is a growing hub for adaptive soccer in the Midwest. With nearly 13% of Wisconsites identifying as having some type of disability,  we know that there is a sizeable population looking to compete.  We believe that the future is bright in Wisconsin, and UASA is excited to support community leaders in their efforts. More specifically, we loved chatting with locals to better understand the transport, hotels and infrastructure throughout the state. By working together, we hope to boost opportunities and resources for Wisconsin folks and all of our member organizations. Appleton was a wonderful host city, with the event being run by our friends at Huddleup Group. Thank you to everyone involved. Video description: A vertical video follows UASA President Joslynn Bigelow traveling from Portland, Oregon to Wisconsin. Clips show Joslynn moving through airports with a suitcase while wearing a medical walking boot, views from an airplane, arrival signage in Wisconsin, and a sports tourism gathering in Appleton with attendees seated for presentations and networking. Additional clips show the Lake Michigan shoreline before Joslynn travels home. On-screen text explains that approximately 13% of Wisconsin residents have a disability, connects accessible facilities, lodging, transportation and local partnerships to the growth of adaptive soccer, and explains UASA’s pan-disability role in learning from and connecting communities across adaptive soccer. #SoAllMayPlay #UASA #AdaptiveSoccer #AdaptiveSports #Inclusion

🥅 Midway through National Adaptive Soccer Camp, we pulled our power soccer and blind soccer coaches aside for their thoughts on each other’s respective sports. This was a unique weekend where Katie Kensy and @oliffjessie from power soccer joined alongside blind soccer coaches John “Moose” Marquez and Abigail Paige for pre-camp training activities and team bonding. One of the most unique and impactful aspects of UASA programs are the pan-disability lessons that go far beyond any soccer pitch. We love seeing our community share and learn from one another. ⚽️💛 Comment your thoughts on power soccer and blind soccer. Have you witnessed either in person? Video Description: Coaches from different pathways try out amputee soccer. Power soccer coaches are shown speaking to their athletes. Blind soccer athletes perform fundamental ball-handling drills such as dribbling with short, controlled kicks that keep the loud ball within leg’s reach. During a match, Athlete Evan slyly dribbles up field past multiple defenders. Power soccer athletes Dana and Jenna duel over possession. Ruby performs a spin-kick to get past Dana, but the ball is deflected back down the court. #SoAllMayPlay #UASA #AdaptiveSports #PowerSoccer #BlindSoccer

When we asked @jasela.isabel about the impact of UASA’s first-ever National Adaptive Soccer Camp, she shared that her athletes are “going to take it with them for awhile.” From August 28-30, soccer athletes from power, blind, dwarf, intellectual/developmental, amputee soccer, and cp pathways trained together under one roof. This experience also included high-performance coaches, referees, and support staff to grow the beautiful game across the country. While bringing together a large group of athletes with disabilities, you quickly learn about how adaptable the sport of soccer can be. Follow @unitedadaptivesoccer to hear more stories from camp. Reel description: Jay, Jasela, and Ike chat about soccer and UASA’s clinic while athletes from six different pathways are featured. #SoAllMayPlay #AdaptiveSoccer #AdaptiveSports #UASA #SoccerForAll

Passing through the pathways⚽🔥 This past weekend, more than 70 athletes with a wide range of abilities and disabilities came together for competitive training, recreational clinics, and meaningful connection through soccer. When we include players, coaches, referees, staff, and support people, more than 120 individuals traveled from 21 states to participate in five distinct adaptive soccer pathways: Amputee, Blind, Dwarf, Intellectual Disability, and Power Soccer. #UASA #UASACamp #SoAllMayPlay #AdaptiveSoccer #DisabilitySoccer #SeattleSoccer #SoccerForAll Alt text: The video shows athletes with various adaptive pathways passing the soccer ball off the screen to the right. The ball then enters the next frame from the left. It is trapped and passed to the next player from a blind soccer athlete to a power soccer athlete to a dwarf soccer athlete to an IDD soccer athlete to an amp soccer athlete.

Last day of camp. Let’s play. 💙⚽ The bus has arrived, the athletes are here, and it’s time for the final day of UASA National Adaptive Soccer Camp. They’re stepping off the bus with their gear, their teammates and another full day of soccer ahead of them. Soon, the fields will be busy again with coaches coaching, players playing, skills being sharpened and games being played. #UASA #AdaptiveSoccer #SoccerForAll #AdaptiveSports #NationalAdaptiveSoccerCamp #UnitedAdaptiveSoccerAssociation #SoccerCamp Accessibility / video description Athletes arrive by coach bus for the final day of UASA National Adaptive Soccer Camp. The video shows athletes stepping down from the bus onto wet pavement and heading toward the facility with their soccer gear. Some athletes use forearm crutches. The group is arriving and getting ready for another day of training and playing soccer.