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In my Bball life I have seen with repetition, one season after another end. Though I do believe strongly ‘Players Are Made in the Off Season’ or that there is perhaps ‘No Off Season’ none the less they do end.

A note from ABC - We recently asked Kevin Hudson if he would share his story with the ABC Nation.  For the past year we have had the pleasure to work with Kevin who is an ABC Advocate.  Kevin is an extremely humble man.  At ABC we were so touched by Kevin’s words we couldn’t wait to share them.  While Kevin was hesitant to share his story because of his humbleness, we asked if we could please share his story because we knew people would appreciate hearing how Kevin dealt with his injury and could feel the love he has for his son.  We hope you agree.

Hello John! Please tell us a bit about yourself. Where were you born and raised? What do you do for living?
I was born and raised in New Jersey. We moved to Central Jersey while I was in high school. In 1991, I got married and moved to Delaware, where I currently reside with my family. Currently, I work at the Rockford Center, which is a private psychiatric center in Newark. I have been with them for almost 14 years now.
Can you tell us how you got involved with adaptive sports?

Did not have a clue what I would blog about this week until I spoke with my long time friend Mo Phillips, from Detroit. Mo who is the current coach of the Detroit Diehards of the NWBA and ranked 4^th in the nation had a discussion with me today about one of his star players. Mo is a 7 time national champion from the 70’s and 80’s with the Detroit Sparks.. Mo and I battled in one of the greatest rivalries the sport has ever seen.

Hello Debbie. Thank you for joining me today. Please tell me a little bit about yourself?
My name is Debbie Hrncir and I have Spina Bifida. I was born in Chicago, raised in Bridgeview, Illinois, and have been living in Evergreen Park for the last 10 years. I’m an Advocate with ABC Medical and also represent Avon. When I am not busy with ABC Medical or Avon, I enjoy traveling and volunteering for numerous organizations.

My last blog covered some historical information regarding painful “Lost Gold”. This blog could very well be called the same thing. I have been the USA Women’s Wheelchair Basketball National Team Coach for the past 4 years. The success of the USA women is historical as well. They are the current 2010 World Champions, 2011 Para-PanAm Champions, back to back Paralympic Champions (Athens and Beijing) and were the number one seed heading into the 2012 Paralympics in London. So as you can see this USA/NWBA Women’s National program has rich history and dominance in the sport world wide.

How to manage fluid intake and incontinence to get that competitive edge!

Spina bifida is a congenital defect that occurs in approximately one in a thousand children in the US. It occurs when the bones of the spine do not form properly around part of the baby’s spinal cord. It can therefore affect how the skin on the back looks. And in severe cases, it can make walking or daily activities hard to do without help.

The disease can be mild or severe.

Signs and Symptoms you may have a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

If you or someone you know has any of the following conditions, a Urinary Tract Infection may be present?

• Painful urination
• Cloudy, foul smelling urine
• Irritative symptoms (frequency, urgency and/or bladder pressure)
• Urine leakage
• Blood in the urine
• Fever
• Feeling tired and achy
• Confusion in the elderly

Traveling with a disability can often times be a frustrating experience.  From booking a comfortable flight to finding tours in the area that accommodate those with a disability, the entire process can make someone not want to travel at all! We've found some great resources to make your next travel experience easier: