Dan McCoy joins Wheel Stories for episode 12. Dan who was born with spina bifida is a Paralympic Gold Medalist and A.C.E personal trainer. Dan shares his story of chasing an Olympic dream. He began playing sled hockey at the young age of four. By 8-years-old, he knew he wanted to be a Paralympian.  In 2014, Dan saw his dreams come true when he won the gold medal in Sochi, Russia as part of the United States Men’s Sled Hockey Team. Dan developed a passion for helping people reach their health and fitness goals following his Olympic Gold and became an A.C.E certified personal trainer.

Dan resides in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania where he is an active advocate for the adaptive sports community. He is currently a member of the Pittsburgh Mighty Penguins Sled Hockey Senior team as well as the Director of Player Development for the Pittsburgh Mighty Penguins Sled Hockey Organization.

Dan’s Wheelchair: Quickie / https://www.quickie-wheelchairs.com/

Making Dan’s Life Easier: Hands-Fee voice controls

Connect with Dan: @danmccoyfitness on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter

YouTube: Dan McCoy

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