We've Lived This.
Seventeen years of my life were defined by one word: athlete. Then, a single moment on a wrestling mat changed my reality. After my spinal cord injury, I wasn't just learning to live again; I was trying to find the person I was.
I eventually found my way back to sport, but the journey was a brutal maze of dead ends and frustration. I saw how many people were being locked out.
Adapt To Life was born from a simple, furious conviction: a person's access to the joy and power of sport should never depend on luck. We're building the pathway I wish I had.
— Alec Tranel, Founder
Our Team
Alec Tranel
Founder & Executive Director
Former competitive wrestler turned adaptive sports advocate. Dedicated to removing barriers between athletes and their potential.
Advisory Board
Expert Guidance
Our advisory board includes Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists, Paralympic athletes, and healthcare professionals.
Our Volunteers
The Heart of Our Mission
Athletes, families, and community members who give their time to help others find their path to play.
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Whether you're an athlete, a healthcare professional, or someone who believes in the power of sport—there's a place for you here.
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