Passion On & Off the Court - Scott Hogsett

Passion On & Off the Court - Scott Hogsett

From Spinal Cast by MCPF

March 30, 2025 · 38 min · Season 1 · Episode 33

About this episode

Scott Hogsett shares his inspiring journey from a life-changing accident to becoming a Paralympic champion and mentor.

Some people are natural athletes. They take risks and love that adrenaline high. Scott Hogsett is one of those people. After a life-changing accident left him quadriplegic in his first year of college, Scott refused to let it define his future. Instead, he pushed the limits – physically and mentally – becoming a powerhouse in the world of adaptive sports. A three-time Team USA Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby medalist, Scott clinched GOLD at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China (Bronze in 2004 - Greece and 2012 - England.) Yet Scott’s ultimate reward was being inducted into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame. Now retired from competition his impact hasn’t dwindled. He dedicates his time mentoring hundreds of patients recovering from spinal cord injuries through the Barrow Connector Mentorship Program. In this episode Scott shares his incredible story, proving that life’s challenges are just opportunities in disguise. Scott’s Biography: https://mcpf.org/scott-hogsett/ Special thanks to Scott for being our guest! This production is a collaborative effort of volunteers working to create a quality audio and visual experience around the subject of spinal cord injury. A special shout…

People in this episode

Host: MCPF

Guest: Scott Hogsett

Topics covered

  • adaptive sports
  • mentorship
  • spinal cord injury
  • Paralympics
  • resilience

Keywords

  • adaptive sports
  • Paralympics
  • Scott Hogsett
  • mentorship
  • spinal cord injury
  • resilience
  • athletics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Arizona Sports Hall of Fame, Barrow Connector Mentorship Program, Clientek

Places: Beijing, China, Greece, England

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