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Nicholas Van Hecke

Nicholas Van Hecke, new intern at Adaptive Athletics Association.

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Celebrating the History of Wheelchair Basketball
1 month world

On August 8, 2026, the adaptive sports community gathered at Birmingham High School in Van Nuys, California, for the unveiling of Wheelchair Basketball Square, recognizing the historic site where the first wheelchair basketball game was. . .
UCSB Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp 2026
2 months world

This past week I had the privilege of returning to the annual Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp held at UCSB, to coach and mentor young adaptive athletes. It is one of my favorite weeks of the year. Having attended this camp as a youth, it. . .
UCSB welcomes Team GB
10 months world

Last week I was honored to attend a ceremony at which UCSB welcomed Team Great Britain Paralympics. It is exciting to the momentum building toward 2028, when Los Angeles will host the Paralympics for the first time ever. The event was. . .
Introduction
11 months world

Hello,
My name is Nicholas Van Hecke, I am a new intern here at Adaptive Athletics Association. I am excited to be here and help this platform grow!