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
-Track & Field, Wheelchair Racing Lead Coach
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.
-Track & Field, Wheelchair Racing Lead Coach
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
-Track & Field, Head Coach
-Sled Hockey, Lead Coach
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.
-Track & Field, Head Coach
-Sled Hockey, Lead Coach
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.
Shirley Carlson (PT)
-Wheelchair Basketball Prep, Assistant Coach
-Track & Field, Assistant Coach, Ambulatory Running
-Strength & Conditioning, Coach
-Futures Program Support
-Wheelchair Basketball Prep, Assistant Coach
-Track & Field, Assistant Coach, Ambulatory Running
-Strength & Conditioning, Coach
-Futures Program Support
Yunus Butt
-Strength & Conditioning, Coach
-Sled Hockey, Assistant Coach
-Track & Field, Ambulatory Sprints & Field Coach
-Strength & Conditioning, Coach
-Sled Hockey, Assistant Coach
-Track & Field, Ambulatory Sprints & Field Coach
Michael Stralser (BScKin/BScBio)
-Wheelchair Basketball Adult Head Coach (D2 and Military Support Coach)
-Track & Field, Assistant Coach -Ambulatory & Throws
Michael brings a wealth of coaching knowledge and sport experience to the program. He is currently pursuing a medical doctorate at WSU.
-Wheelchair Basketball Adult Head Coach (D2 and Military Support Coach)
-Track & Field, Assistant Coach -Ambulatory & Throws
Michael brings a wealth of coaching knowledge and sport experience to the program. He is currently pursuing a medical doctorate at WSU.
Payton Walling (B.S., OTDS)
-Parafencing Lead Coach
-Track & Field, Assistant Coach -Wheelchair Racing
-Futures Program Support
-Parafencing Lead Coach
-Track & Field, Assistant Coach -Wheelchair Racing
-Futures Program Support
Karen Schmit
-Teams Manager
-Futures Program Support
-Teams Manager
-Futures Program Support
Paul Werhane (DPT)
-Strength & Conditioning, Coach
-Strength & Conditioning, Coach
Roy Perkins
-Swimming, Lead Coach
-Swimming, Lead Coach
Sean Halsted
-Sled Hockey, Co-Coach
-Sled Hockey, Co-Coach
Nancy Starr
-Swimming, Assistant Coach
-Futures Program Support
-Swimming, Assistant Coach
-Futures Program Support
Chelsea McClammer
-Women's Wheelchair Basketball Coach
-Futures Program Support
-Women's Wheelchair Basketball Coach
-Futures Program Support
Mike Zuchetto
-Sled Hockey, Assistant Coach
-Sled Hockey, Assistant Coach
Luke Damskov
-Sled Hockey, Assistant Coach
-Sled Hockey, Assistant Coach
Dawn Fitzgerald (DPT)
-Strength & Conditioning, Coach
-Strength & Conditioning, Coach
Tomie Zuchetto (MSW, CDSS)-Former Board President
Now RETIRED from Coaching!
Former Wheelchair Basketball Program Lead
Former 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
Now RETIRED from Coaching!
Former Wheelchair Basketball Program Lead
Former 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