STAFF
All of our staff volunteer their time and energy.
They give thousands of hours of personal time to support the program and to inspire, motivate and encourage the athletes to strive for personal excellence in all they do. This group of positive role models has been handpicked for their strong ethics, passion for sport and unrelenting pursuit of personal success for each of ParaSport Spokane’s athletes.
Teresa Skinner (OTR/L) – Executive Director
With over 20 years of coaching and administration experience in working with athletes with Physical Disabilities, Teresa brings an unparalleled level of passion and expertise, and an expansive network to match.
ParaSport Spokane was Teresa’s brainchild when a distinct need for a sport program arose in Spokane in 2013. She has been a driving force behind many community outreach, awareness and education initiatives, and the rapid growth of this program is attributed to the network Teresa has and the energy she puts into doing what is needed to engage more athletes in the community. Also a National Team Coach for the US Paralympic Track and Field Team, Teresa’s reach is felt nationwide as she coordinates and implements a number of development clinics that awaken people with disabilities to their potential as athletes in Paralympic Sport. As a licensed Occupational Therapist, Teresa is contracted throughout the region to provide services.
With over 20 years of coaching and administration experience in working with athletes with Physical Disabilities, Teresa brings an unparalleled level of passion and expertise, and an expansive network to match.
ParaSport Spokane was Teresa’s brainchild when a distinct need for a sport program arose in Spokane in 2013. She has been a driving force behind many community outreach, awareness and education initiatives, and the rapid growth of this program is attributed to the network Teresa has and the energy she puts into doing what is needed to engage more athletes in the community. Also a National Team Coach for the US Paralympic Track and Field Team, Teresa’s reach is felt nationwide as she coordinates and implements a number of development clinics that awaken people with disabilities to their potential as athletes in Paralympic Sport. As a licensed Occupational Therapist, Teresa is contracted throughout the region to provide services.
David Greig (MHK)– Development Director
Head Coach -Track & Field
Lead Coach -Sled Hockey
David brings a background in Sport Development and Sport Management to ParaSport Spokane. After a decade long career as a full-time professional in Paralympic Sport, David moved to Spokane in 2014. He is a certified track and field coach, has a diploma in coaching and has coached Para Athletes since 1999. Having served in coaching, administration and meet-organization roles at all levels of the Paralympic Sport System, David is motivated by athletes pursuing their performance dreams and helping new athletes experience sport for the first time. He also has a passion for coaching and educating coaches. David helps in a number of planning, fundraising and logistical aspects of the program and provides support to all teams and programs. He is a durable medical sales rep for a company that provides information and services about a number of different mobility and life enhancing products and also supports the global Paralympic sport movement through sport development initiatives.
Head Coach -Track & Field
Lead Coach -Sled Hockey
David brings a background in Sport Development and Sport Management to ParaSport Spokane. After a decade long career as a full-time professional in Paralympic Sport, David moved to Spokane in 2014. He is a certified track and field coach, has a diploma in coaching and has coached Para Athletes since 1999. Having served in coaching, administration and meet-organization roles at all levels of the Paralympic Sport System, David is motivated by athletes pursuing their performance dreams and helping new athletes experience sport for the first time. He also has a passion for coaching and educating coaches. David helps in a number of planning, fundraising and logistical aspects of the program and provides support to all teams and programs. He is a durable medical sales rep for a company that provides information and services about a number of different mobility and life enhancing products and also supports the global Paralympic sport movement through sport development initiatives.
Tomie Zuchetto (MSW, CDSS)-Board President
Wheelchair Basketball Program Lead
Head Coach -Junior Varsity, Women's Team
Tomie has been coaching wheelchair sports for 14 years in the Spokane area. This includes basketball for the junior varsity team, the adult DII team and the adult women’s team. As a certified disability sports specialist Level II, Tomie became involved with wheelchair sports as a recreational therapist at a local children’s hospital. In this position, she discovered what a catalyst sports can be to encourage independence and promote positive self-regard. She has traveled with junior and adult teams nationally and internationally, and she served as staff member on the US team that competed at the World Championships in Lyon, France, in 2013. Tomie recently returned to graduate school and obtained a MSW, and she continues to be involved with adaptive sports because of the strong belief that adaptive sports do change lives. Tomie also serves as the President of the Board of Directors for ParaSport Spokane
Wheelchair Basketball Program Lead
Head Coach -Junior Varsity, Women's Team
Tomie has been coaching wheelchair sports for 14 years in the Spokane area. This includes basketball for the junior varsity team, the adult DII team and the adult women’s team. As a certified disability sports specialist Level II, Tomie became involved with wheelchair sports as a recreational therapist at a local children’s hospital. In this position, she discovered what a catalyst sports can be to encourage independence and promote positive self-regard. She has traveled with junior and adult teams nationally and internationally, and she served as staff member on the US team that competed at the World Championships in Lyon, France, in 2013. Tomie recently returned to graduate school and obtained a MSW, and she continues to be involved with adaptive sports because of the strong belief that adaptive sports do change lives. Tomie also serves as the President of the Board of Directors for ParaSport Spokane
Brittany Croft (MS, LMHCA) -Women's Leadership Lead Instructor
A Mental Health Counselor, Brittany leads by example in providing practical application for her passion for Yoga, Mental Health and Para Athletes. She volunteers extensively across a broad number of sports.
A Mental Health Counselor, Brittany leads by example in providing practical application for her passion for Yoga, Mental Health and Para Athletes. She volunteers extensively across a broad number of sports.
Zach Collins (DPT) -Strength & Conditioning Lead Coordinator / Ambulatory Track & Field Coach
Justin Ulbright (MS, CSCS, CDSS) – Strength & Conditioning, Coach
As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Justin blends his knowledge of exercise and nutrition with a passion for helping as a strength and conditioning coach. He strives to develop confident and capable athletes by providing them with the tools to be physically fit and ready for competition. Justin uses strength and conditioning as a catalyst for life by instilling the values of hard work, mental toughness and perseverance in our athletes. These values not only build strong athletes but also build character. When not training our athletes, he is busy assisting with our wheelchair basketball and road-racing programs. Justin is married to Christine, and is a proud father of Grace and Matthew. He is also a professor in the Health Sciences Department at Whitworth University.
As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Justin blends his knowledge of exercise and nutrition with a passion for helping as a strength and conditioning coach. He strives to develop confident and capable athletes by providing them with the tools to be physically fit and ready for competition. Justin uses strength and conditioning as a catalyst for life by instilling the values of hard work, mental toughness and perseverance in our athletes. These values not only build strong athletes but also build character. When not training our athletes, he is busy assisting with our wheelchair basketball and road-racing programs. Justin is married to Christine, and is a proud father of Grace and Matthew. He is also a professor in the Health Sciences Department at Whitworth University.
Shirley Carlson (PT)
Wheelchair Basketball Futures, Co-Coach
Track & Field, Assistant Coach, Ambulatory Running
Strength & Conditioning, Coach
Wheelchair Basketball Futures, Co-Coach
Track & Field, Assistant Coach, Ambulatory Running
Strength & Conditioning, Coach
Bob Hunt-Wheelchair Basketball Prep Coach
Lindsey Strohler (CTRS)
Wheelchair Basketball, Futures Co-Coach
Track & Field, Assistant Coach Ambulatory Running
Strength & Conditioning, Coach
Swimming, Assistant Coach
Wheelchair Basketball, Futures Co-Coach
Track & Field, Assistant Coach Ambulatory Running
Strength & Conditioning, Coach
Swimming, Assistant Coach
Ben Foos (BA)
Wheelchair Basketball, Prep Coach
Track & Field, Assistant Junior Throws Coach
Wheelchair Basketball, Prep Coach
Track & Field, Assistant Junior Throws Coach
Michael Stralser (BScKin/BScBio) -Track & Field, Assistant Coach -Ambulatory & Throws
Beth Greenhalgh (OTD) -Track & Field, Assistant Coach -Ambulatory Running
Corey Adams -Track & Field, Assistant Coach -Throws
Shannon LaRoza -Track & Field, Assistant Coach -Throws
Karen Schmit, Teams Manager, Women's Group
Taya DeFrance -Track & Field, Assistant Coach -Ambulatory Sprints, Jumps & Throws
Payton Walling (B.S., OTDS) -Wheelchair Basketball / Track & Field, Assistant Coach -Wheelchair Racing
Hailey Somerday -Track & Field / Strength & Conditioning, Assistant Coach -Wheelchair Racing
Roy Perkins -Swimming, Lead Coach
Michelle Kazuba -Swimming Co-Coach
Sean Halsted -Sled Hockey, Co-Coach
Nancy Starr -Swimming, Assistant Coach
Isabelle Nachtsheim -Swimming, Assistant Coach
Mike Zuchetto -Sled Hockey, Assistant Coach
Grace Cvancara -Wheelchair Basketball, Futures Assistant Coach