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Post by Josh Schneider - NY Metro on Nov 28, 2019 5:00:03 GMT -5
Hey guys. I played mostly roller hockey through college. Played a little ice after college. My vision started going at 30. I was not able to see distances and had trouble tracking things. So watching and playing sports were out of the question.
In September, I had the TV on one of those local news channels while doing the dishes. "a group of disabled people is finding joy in a sport they never though they could play.". Me, as a former Special Ed teacher starts paying attebtion. "players at New zyork Metro Blind Hockey."... Takes a second. WHAT... THE....
So I met Ted in October, and am fully committed. I get to play hockey again.
I would love to be an asset to anyone who is a either just starting hockey or just dealing with being blind. It's a shame I didn't have blind hockey to get me through the actual transition to blindness. But, between my experience in hockey, my experience going bnind, and my Masters Degree in Teaching students with disabilities, I am more than willing to help.
But don't get me wrong. Ask the 12 year old at stick and Puck that backs Kate's into my blind spot. Trucked him pretty hard. Tom's me he was ok. I skated away. My buddy skated up, apologized.snf asked him if he WA spo. Kid told him I knocked the wind out of him. STILL GOT IT!! 😅😅😅
In addition. Anyone coming to the NJ training, I can be of great help, being from around here. My wife knows she's the official uber. Feel free to find me on Facebook also. (my picture is of me and a blind sea lion)
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Post by Ted - NY Metro on Nov 29, 2019 7:51:41 GMT -5
Josh, I am so happy that you found us and are excited about the program. Your excitement will be contagious to the team. Keep up the good work and I can't wait until you see your first competition.
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