The Wheelchair Mavericks - Four Time National Champions of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association

National Wheelchair Basketball Association Champions 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, and 1997

It's ability, not disability that counts

Community

Our Community Services Projects

Truly, the Wheelchair Mavericks epitomize the successful integration of persons with disabilities into professional careers, competitive sports, and the community. This has been, and continues to be, achieved through the excellent partnerships and collaborations forged with our major sponsors!

During our numerous public speaking engagements and other community service activities made by the Wheelchair Mavericks our affiliation with our sponsors is emphasized. The Wheelchair Mavericks are proud to support national, regional and area community service activities. During the 2003 – 2004 season the members of the Wheelchair Mavericks performed a number of community awareness activities.

Read to Achieve: The Wheelchair Mavericks are proud to be a part of the NBA Mavericks Read-to-Achieve Initiative. In 2003 Paul Schulte represented the Mavericks. Photo taken of Wheelchair Maverick Jermeil Pennie with Steve Nash at the Read-to-Achieve tip-off, 2002

Stephen Welch NBA Mavericks Adopt-A-School Program
From the NBA Mavericks’ media guide (2003-2004 season).

Wheelchair Mavericks:
The Dallas Wheelchair Mavericks won their fifth National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) Championship in March 2003. From 1996-1997 to 1999-2000, the Wheelchair Mavericks won four straight national championships. In addition to a stellar competitive record the Wheelchair Mavericks are mindful of the responsibility every elite team has to support the community of which they are a part. Members of the Mavericks undertake a variety of community support activities including supporting the NBA Mavericks "adopt-a-school" program. With this program Wheelchair Mavericks players visit area schools to spread a message of tolerance and understanding that emphasizes the Mavericks motto that it is "ability and not disability that counts". The Dallas Wheelchair Mavericks have been affiliated with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks since the early 80s. Prior to 1982, the Wheelchair Mavericks were the Dallas Raiders, a local team formed by two Armed Forces Veterans who had lost their legs in the Vietnam conflict.

The NBA Mavericks adopt schools from traditionally under resourced school districts, primarily in the Dallas and Fort Worth areas. The NBA Mavericks request participation from the Wheelchair Mavericks when appropriate. The Wheelchair Mavericks have participated in the Adopt-A-School program for more than 7 years and anticipate being part of the replacement program.

Photo of Stephen Welch showing a general education elementary school student how to maneuver a wheelchair.

The scouts and the Paralympians
Prior to their departure for the 2004 Paralympics in Athens, Stephen Welch and Jermell Pennie took time to speak to the nearly 100 boy scouts of the Lake Highlands Troop in Dallas.

GatorSports Exploration Camp
The GatorSports Exploration Camp is held each year in Gainesville, Florida, home of head coach Dug Jones. The 2-day camp is designed to provide an introduction to various recreational and sporting activities for adults with physical disabilities and is free to all participants. Dug is instrumental in the organization and development of Gatorsport and over the years has included a number of the Mavericks as coaches. This year Dug and Abu (quad rugby coach) were joined by Paul Schulte and Jason Van Beek.

College Scholarship Programs: The Wheelchair Mavericks scholarship program continues to develop. The scholarships are named in honor of the Wheelchair Maverick's sponsors. The scholarships vary in amount from $250 to $2,850 per semester.

Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation Scholarship
Jackie Bartels, University of Texas at Arlington
Dallas Mavericks (Mary C. Crowley), Scholarship
Paul Schulte University of Texas at Arlington
American Airlines Scholarship
Meghan Schulte, University of Texas at Arlington.

As the Wheelchair Mavericks grow we will increase the schedule of competitive basketball, community service, and continue our educational scholarship program for the local disabled community.

It is our goal to develop our sponsorship affiliations and expand our community involvement.

For information about scheduling speakers.

National Wheelchair Basketball Association Champions 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, and 1997 *It's ability, not disability that counts* Community Our Community Services Projects Truly, the Wheelchair Mavericks epitomize the successful integration of persons with disabilities into professional careers, competitive sports, and the community. This has been, and continues to be, achieved through the excellent partnerships and collaborations forged with our major sponsors! During our numerous public speaking engagements and other community service activities made by the Wheelchair Mavericks our affiliation with our sponsors is emphasized. The Wheelchair Mavericks are proud to support national, regional and area community service activities. During the 2003 – 2004 season the members of the Wheelchair Mavericks performed a number of community awareness activities. Read to Achieve: The Wheelchair Mavericks are proud to be a part of the NBA Mavericks Read-to-Achieve Initiative. In 2003 Paul Schulte represented the Mavericks. Photo taken of Wheelchair Maverick Jermeil Pennie with Steve Nash at the Read-to-Achieve tip-off, 2002 NBA Mavericks Adopt-A-School Program From the NBA Mavericks’ media guide (2003-2004 season). Wheelchair Mavericks: The Dallas Wheelchair Mavericks won their fifth National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) Championship in March 2003. From 1996-1997 to 1999-2000, the Wheelchair Mavericks won four straight national championships. In addition to a stellar competitive record the Wheelchair Mavericks are mindful of the responsibility every elite team has to support the community of which they are a part. Members of the Mavericks undertake a variety of community support activities including supporting the NBA Mavericks "adopt-a-school" program. With this program Wheelchair Mavericks players visit area schools to spread a message of tolerance and understanding that emphasizes the Mavericks motto that it is "ability and not disability that counts". The Dallas Wheelchair Mavericks have been affiliated with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks since the early 80s. Prior to 1982, the Wheelchair Mavericks were the Dallas Raiders, a local team formed by two Armed Forces Veterans who had lost their legs in the Vietnam conflict. The NBA Mavericks adopt schools from traditionally under resourced school districts, primarily in the Dallas and Fort Worth areas. The NBA Mavericks request participation from the Wheelchair Mavericks when appropriate. The Wheelchair Mavericks have participated in the Adopt-A-School program for more than 7 years and anticipate being part of the replacement program. Photo of Stephen Welch showing a general education elementary school student how to maneuver a wheelchair. The scouts and the Paralympians Prior to their departure for the 2004 Paralympics in Athens, Stephen Welch and Jermell Pennie took time to speak to the nearly 100 boy scouts of the Lake Highlands Troop in Dallas. GatorSports Exploration Camp The GatorSports Exploration Camp is held each year in Gainesville, Florida, home of head coach Dug Jones. The 2-day camp is designed to provide an introduction to various recreational and sporting activities for adults with physical disabilities and is free to all participants. Dug is instrumental in the organization and development of Gatorsport and over the years has included a number of the Mavericks as coaches. This year Dug and Abu (quad rugby coach) were joined by Paul Schulte and Jason Van Beek. College Scholarship Programs: The Wheelchair Mavericks scholarship program continues to develop. The scholarships are named in honor of the Wheelchair Maverick's sponsors. The scholarships vary in amount from $250 to $2,850 per semester. Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation Scholarship Jackie Bartels, University of Texas at Arlington Dallas Mavericks (Mary C. Crowley), Scholarship Paul Schulte University of Texas at Arlington American Airlines Scholarship Meghan Schulte, University of Texas at Arlington. As the Wheelchair Mavericks grow we will increase the schedule of competitive basketball, community service, and continue our educational scholarship program for the local disabled community. It is our goal to develop our sponsorship affiliations and expand our community involvement. For information about scheduling speakers.
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