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Adaptive Sports and Recreation

Clemson Paralympic Soccer

The Clemson University Paralympic Soccer Program, part of the Clemson University Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management adaptive sports programs, is seeking elite players to train in a 7v7 small-sided format while working toward their university degrees.

This program offers a unique opportunity to play soccer in a competitive training environment at the Clemson Operations Soccer facility, home to the Clemson Men's and Women's teams, all while receiving a top-tier education and enjoying an exceptional university experience.

Some of the top athletes will have the opportunity to receive scholarships in the form of an out-of-state tuition waiver to Clemson University (the equivalent to almost $23,000 per year), which can be renewed each year up to 4 years based on their academic performance.

 

 

Clemson University’s Residential Training Program provides training and other supports to athletes, youth and veterans who have:

  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Experienced a traumatic brain injury (through combat or accident)
  • Experienced a stroke
  • Other neurological impairments that influence their mobility

Programs are designed to:

  • Give paralympic youth an opportunity to build the skills they need to play soccer at a competitive level
  • Ensure athletes can stay on top of their game while earning their university degree
  • Promote opportunities for paralympic athletes and coaches to compete and build on their existing skill sets. 

Meet the team

Shea Hammond

  • 2x Para Pan Ams Bronze Medalist
  • 3x IFCPF World Cup Rostered
  • 20x goals for @ussoccer
  • Service and Hope Award Winner for @teamusa

Chile Chitulangoma

  • 6x Appearances for @Ussoccer
  • 2x IFCPF World Cup Rostered
  • 2022 Debut for National Team

Gavin Kohner

  • 4x Appearances for @Ussoccer
  • 1x IFCPF World Cup Rostered
  • 2024 Debut for National Team

Kevin McCandlish

  • 2023 Para Pan Ams Bronze Medalist
  • 1x IFCPF World Cup Rostered
  • 8x Appearances for @ussoccer

Gabriel Hull

Max Alberici

  • 1x German National Team Camp Invitee
  • Only Player with Spastic Diplegia
  • All-State Lacrosse Player in High School

Felipe Tobar, Ph.D.

Skye Arthur-Banning, Ph.D.

Director and Program Coordinator
Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management
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