Endorsed by Coach Mike Krzyzewski
Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski is a legend in the world of basketball. Best known for his iconic run at Duke University, he racked up five NCAA championships and became the winningest coach in Division I history. But Coach K didn’t stop there — he also led Team USA to three Olympic gold medals, turning stars into champions. He is an inductee in the Basketball Hall of Fame and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame.
“Now is the time to get excited about, and invest in, the global development of wheelchair basketball. Like its stand-up counterpart, wheelchair basketball is a fast-paced, gritty, thrilling sport backed by a passionate fan base around the world. The narrative is shifting: wheelchair basketball is no longer on the sidelines of the sports landscape. It's inclusive, gaining momentum on the international stage and offers an unparalleled opportunity for corporations to have a bold, innovative and meaningful engagement with wheelchair basketball, especially at the grassroots level.
At the forefront of this movement is Kathleen Meade, Founder of Wheelhouse Sport Development. She is a driving force behind the sport's international development. Her deep passion, expansive global network and proven ability to deliver high-impact programs are already elevating the game. Kathleen's leadership is not only expanding the sport's reach, but also redefining how corporate partners can support, sponsor, engage with and benefit from aligning with wheelchair basketball. The future and development of wheelchair basketball globally is incredibly exciting, and thanks to the work of Wheelhouse Sport Development, it's a future that is being thoughtfully built now."
Matt Scott
Matt Scott was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He began playing wheelchair basketball in 1998 when he was 14 years old and played throughout high school and in college at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. In 2004, he was recruited to be on the US Men’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team. Scott competed in the Paralympic Games for 18 years, a 5-time Paralympian; 3-time Paralympic medalist.
Simultaneous to his Paralympic career, Scott played professionally in Istanbul, Turkey for six seasons. He continued his professional career in Italy for two seasons during which time Scott's game film of him making multiple three-point shots in front of a crowded arena went viral, prompting the sports blog The Undefeated to publish a write-up titled "Meet the Steph Curry of Wheelchair Basketball." Scott left Italy to play three seasons Germany.
Today Scott leads the Global Social Impact Foundation, FlyWithoutLimits.org responsible for DK3.
“It is with immense pride and enthusiasm that I offer my strongest possible endorsement for Kathleen Meade and the launch of her new venture, Wheelhouse Sport Development (WSD). My involvement in wheelchair basketball spans decades, and I have known Kathleen since 2001, when she served as the Team Manager for the Under 23 USA Men's Team. I can personally attest that during that high-pressure international experience, Kathleen was the indispensable resource and calm, unifying presence that ensured the team's success. Her leadership is defined by a profound passion for the sport, an extensive global network cultivated over years of high-level involvement, and an unparalleled combination of professionalism, meticulous attention to detail, and a true "go-getter" spirit.
The launch of WSD is a natural extension of her relentless desire to elevate the game and impact the adaptive sports landscape in groundbreaking ways. Because of this shared mission, Fly Without Limits is proud to stand as a strategic partner to WSD. We emphatically endorse Meade and Wheelhouse Sport Development, and we urge you to lend your support to this impactful initiative.”
Robb Taylor
Robb Taylor, head coach for Auburn’s wheelchair basketball team, came to Auburn in March 2016. Taylor has been involved in wheelchair basketball since 1999. He began coaching at the University of Illinois, where he received his undergraduate degree and served as assistant coach for both the men’s and women’s teams on campus. After graduating, he moved to Arizona and became the head coach of the Phoenix Mercury, a women’s wheelchair basketball team. After several successful years in Arizona, Taylor returned to Chicago and became the head coach of the Windy City Warriors, a junior team.
Throughout his career, Taylor has been involved with both the US Men’s and Women’s national teams. Coach Taylor was named Head Coach of the US Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team in January of 2022 and secured three consecutive gold medals at the Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024 Paralympic Games—the first men's team to accomplish this feat.
Robb is one of the most winning elite level Paralympic coaches of all time.
I have had the privilege of knowing and working with Kathleen Meade for several decades. Her love and passion for wheelchair basketball are unmatched. She is deeply dedicated to advancing and elevating the sport both domestically and globally. Kathleen has a deep knowledge of the game and truly excels in the off-the-court planning, partnerships, and execution of camps, trainings, and tournaments. She works tirelessly to advocate for athletes and staff, ensuring the success of everyone involved.