Ep#23 Now Amputees Can Play High Level Baseball: David Van Sleet

In this episode #23, Coach Lowery interviews David Van Sleet, the founder of the Louisville Slugger Warriors, an amputee softball and baseball team. David shares his journey of combining his passions for baseball, military service, and prosthetics to create a platform for amputees to showcase their talents. The conversation covers the challenges faced in the early years, the transition from softball to baseball, and the impact of sponsorships and prosthetics on performance. David also highlights inspiring stories from team members and discusses the upcoming documentary that aims to spread hope and awareness about the capabilities of amputee athletes.00:00 Introduction to David Vensley and His Journey03:27 The Birth of the Amputee Softball Team06:35 Challenges and Early Successes09:32 Transitioning to Baseball: A New Era12:36 Building a Competitive Team15:22 The Role of Sponsorship and Support18:31 The Impact of the Documentary21:33 Inspiring Stories of Team Members24:36 Future of Amputee Sports29:37 Transformative Moments in Life31:18 The Resilience of Amputee Athletes34:22 Unforgettable Comeback Stories36:25 The Journey of the Louisville Slugger Warriors40:15 Sponsorship and Future Opportunities43:15 The Impact of Jim Abbott49:17 Lessons from Major League Players56:01 A Unique Story of Hope and Perseverance59:19 Closing RemarksConnect:www.YouTube.com/@yougoinprowww.Instagram.com/@yougoinprosportswww.Facebook.com/yougoinpro