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About Texas Parasport
Texas Parasport believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the life-changing benefits of sport.
Since 2010, we have worked to remove barriers and create pathways for individuals with disabilities to discover recreation, competition, health, and community through adaptive sports.
Today, we serve thousands of athletes each year while working alongside healthcare providers, schools, veteran organizations, parks and recreation departments, and adaptive sports partners across Texas.
Whether someone is trying adaptive sports for the first time, returning to an active lifestyle after an injury or illness, or pursuing national and Paralympic competition, Texas Parasport is committed to helping every athlete find the right opportunity.
More than an event organizer, Texas Parasport is a statewide network that connects athletes with programs, equipment, coaching, competitions, grants, and community partners. By working collaboratively, we help expand access to adaptive sports and strengthen opportunities for individuals with disabilities throughout Texas.
We believe success is measured in many ways. For some, it's representing Team USA on the world's biggest stage. For others, it's building confidence, improving health, making new friends, or discovering a sport they never imagined possible.
No matter where your journey begins, Texas Parasport is here to help you take the next step.
Our Mission
Empower individuals with disabilities through the power of parasports.
We are dedicated to ensuring that individuals with phycical disabilities have access to a wide range of adaptive sports and recreational opportunities throughout Texas. Through inclusion, adaptive programming and equipment loans, we spread the thrill of parasport.
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Texas Parasport aims to support athletes in their pursuit of excellence by offering top-notch coaching, training resources, and competitive opportunities. We believe that every athlete has the potential to reach their goals.
Promote Excellence

We are committed to raising awareness about the capabilities and accomplishments of athletes with physical disabilities. Through public education and advocacy efforts, we challenge stereotypes and promote excellence.
Raise Awareness

We seek to build a vibrant community of athletes, supporters, and volunteers who share a passion for sports and who champion the principles of inclusivity, respect, and achievement.
Foster Community

Our ultimate goal is to transform lives by instilling confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging in every individual we serve. We believe that sports have the power to enhance the quality of life for people of all abilities.
Transform Lives

Our Commitments
Our Team
Welcome to the beating heart of Texas Parasport! Meet the powerhouse behind our mission, a team forged from unparalleled dedication and boundless expertise in parasport. With a combined legacy spanning more than 230 years, our team embodies the essence of excellence, with a presence at every Paralympic Games since 1988.
Behind the scenes, we boast an impressive 160 years of event management experience, orchestrating a staggering 950 events in total. This wealth of institutional knowledge not only drives our success but also ensures that every endeavor we undertake is executed with precision and passion.
Get to know the faces behind the numbers—our team is more than just statistics. We're a family united by a shared commitment to advancing parasport and empowering athletes to reach new heights.
Paralympic Experience
3-Athletes, 1-Coach
19 Paralympic Games
7 Gold Medals
12 Silver Medals
13 Bronze Medals
Event Management Experience
160 Combined Years of Events
950 Total Events
Coaching Experience
3 International Level Coaches
130 Years of Coaching
Military Programming
75 Years of Combined Experience
Our Team By the Numbers
Executive Director &
UIL Statewide Coordinator
Wendy Gumbert

Director of Operations &
Military Programs
Jennifer Weatherford

Director of Strategic
Communications
Ross Davis

North Texas UIL Coordinator
Paul Johnson

North Texas Military & Community Program Representative
Darlene Hunter

Central/South/West Texas
UIL & Military Coordinator
Saul Mendoza

San Antonio Area Community
Representative
Brooke Matula
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Houston/Gulf Coast UIL & Community
Representative
Nolan Griffin

Houston/Gulf Coast Military
Representative
Hannah Walker

Board of Directors
The Texas Parasport board of directors brings a winning blend of sports savvy, business expertise, financial know-how, and a passion for giving back. They're the driving force behind our mission to champion inclusivity and empower athletes with disabilities across Texas.
With a diverse lineup of leaders who live and breathe sports, business, finance, and philanthropy, our board is committed to operating with excellence while making a lasting impact.

Top Row: Wendy Gumbert
Middle Row: (L-R) Stacey Parrish, Amy Briggs Leon, Melissa Davis, Erich Menger
Seated: (L-R) Ross Davis, Jennifer Weatherford
