Celebrating 5 Years of Possibility
This May, SoCal Adaptive Sports is proud to celebrate our 5th Anniversary—five incredible years of empowering athletes, building community, and expanding access to inclusive recreation across Southern California.

What started as a vision to bring adaptive sports to more people—regardless of ability, income, or background—has grown into a movement. Thanks to our supporters, partners, and dedicated team, we’ve created year-round programs that serve hundreds of athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities. From wheelchair basketball and boccia to adaptive cycling and inclusive fitness, our mission is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to play, compete, and thrive.

But we’re not done yet. As we mark this milestone, we’re also looking ahead—with plans to grow our programs, reach new communities, and build even more pathways to possibility. The need is great. The demand is growing. And with your support, so is our impact.

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Honoring Our Founder – Michael Rosenkrantz
As we celebrate this special anniversary, we’re also thrilled to share some exciting news: Michael Rosenkrantz, our founder and the heart behind SoCal Adaptive Sports, was recently named "Coach of the Year" by the Triumph Foundation at their annual Wheelchair Sports Festival!

This is a tremendous honor and a well-deserved recognition of Mike’s tireless commitment to the adaptive sports community. Whether he’s coaching from the sidelines, mentoring athletes, or helping build programs from the ground up, Mike’s impact is seen and felt every day across Southern California.

Please join us in congratulating Mike and thanking him for the incredible work he does to make sports—and life—more inclusive and empowering for all.

Celebrando 5 Años de Posibilidades
Este mes de mayo, en SoCal Adaptive Sports estamos orgullosos de celebrar nuestro 5º aniversario: cinco años increíbles empoderando a atletas, construyendo comunidad y expandiendo el acceso a la recreación inclusiva en todo el sur de California.

Lo que comenzó como una visión para llevar los deportes adaptados a más personas—sin importar sus habilidades, ingresos o antecedentes—se ha convertido en un movimiento. Gracias a nuestros seguidores, socios y equipo dedicado, hemos creado programas durante todo el año que sirven a cientos de atletas con discapacidades físicas e intelectuales. Desde baloncesto en silla de ruedas y boccia hasta ciclismo adaptado y entrenamiento inclusivo, nuestra misión se basa en la creencia de que todos merecen la oportunidad de jugar, competir y prosperar.

Pero aún no hemos terminado. Al celebrar este hito, también miramos hacia el futuro—con planes para hacer crecer nuestros programas, llegar a nuevas comunidades y construir aún más caminos hacia la posibilidad. La necesidad es grande. La demanda está creciendo. Y con su apoyo, también lo está nuestro impacto.

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Homenaje a Nuestro Fundador – Michael Rosenkrantz
Mientras celebramos este aniversario especial, también nos emociona compartir una gran noticia: Michael Rosenkrantz, nuestro fundador y el corazón de SoCal Adaptive Sports, fue nombrado recientemente “Entrenador del Año” por la Triumph Foundation en su Festival Anual de Deportes en Silla de Ruedas.

Este es un reconocimiento tremendo y muy merecido al incansable compromiso de Mike con la comunidad de deportes adaptados. Ya sea entrenando desde la banca, orientando a atletas o ayudando a construir programas desde cero, el impacto de Mike se ve y se siente todos los días en todo el sur de California.

Por favor, acompáñanos en felicitar a Mike y agradecerle por el increíble trabajo que realiza para hacer que los deportes—y la vida—sean más inclusivos y accesibles para todos.

Help us create opportunities for athletes of all abilities.

Ayúdanos a crear oportunidades para atletas de todas las habilidades.

See Some of Our Events from the Last 2 Weeks

Our friends at Triumph Foundation recently held another successful adaptive sports fair in Santa Clarita.  Jamie, Mike and our friend Raj led boccia recruiting more athletes for an eventual program in Burbank.  Mike also had the opportunity to collaborate in leading a workshop in adapted sports and also led a workshop on our successful school program-Sports for everyBODY at the California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) annual conference which was held in Pasadena.

Bowling with our Friends

Adaptive Archery

Tiro al Arco Adaptivo

Adaptive Hiking

We believe in the power of collaboration in leveling the playing field and truly bringing about societal inclusion.  That's why we're listing these events and also websites of our friends who are doing phenomenal work!  Please visit below and click on the links  to find out more.

Creemos en el poder de la colaboración para igualar las condiciones de juego y lograr una verdadera inclusión social. ¡Por eso estamos enumerando estos eventos y también los sitios web de nuestros amigos que están haciendo un trabajo fenomenal! Visite a continuación y haga clic en los enlaces para obtener más información.

Upcoming Adaptive Sports Fairs

USTA Adaptive Participation Survey 

For our Veterans

We are growing our Inland Regional Center programs, including self-determination, and continue to offer 1:1 and small group coaching and workouts.  If you'd like to take part and/or participate in any of our programs, please have SoCal Adaptive Sports assigned by your Regional Center Community Services Coordinator (CSC). Our Vendor number is PJ5601. We are open to many different modalities for bringing adaptive sports and physical, social, and emotional health to everyBODY!

Estamos ampliando nuestros programas del Inland Regional Center y seguimos ofreciendo entrenamiento y rutinas individuales y en grupos pequeños. Si desea participar y/o ya participa en alguno de nuestros programas, solicite a su Coordinador de Servicios Comunitarios del Centro Regional (CSC) que asigne a SoCal Adaptive Sports. Nuestro número de proveedor es PJ5601. ¡Estamos abiertos a muchas modalidades diferentes para llevar el deporte adaptado y la salud física, social y emocional a TODOS!

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Por favor, regístrese para obtener una cuenta para recibir siempre nuestro boletín y no dude en reenviar este boletín a otras personas.

We are HIRING part-time coaches!

As an adaptive sports coach, you'll leverage your passion for sports and strong communication skills to create an inclusive environment for athletes with varying abilities. You'll develop tailored training programs, facilitate engaging activities, and foster teamwork and confidence among participants, ensuring everyone feels valued and empowered. Your role will involve actively promoting inclusivity, adapting strategies to meet individual needs, and encouraging personal growth. Your love for sports and ability to connect with others will be essential in making a positive impact in the lives of the athletes you will coach.  Please send a cover letter and resume to joe@socaladaptivesports.org.