If you’re a fan of powersoccer, then you’re going to want to read this new profile on powersoccer player, Shayne De Wildt.
- How long have you been playing power wheelchair soccer? What made you decide to start playing?
- I am very thankful to my physiotherapist who convinced my mother to allow me to get into a power wheelchair because without it I wouldn’t be have been able to participate in a wide variety of activities independently. A few weeks later, my physiotherapist brought up something called “power soccer,” in a conversation and she recommended that I should contact the coach to see if I could come and watch and even participate. Ever since that visit to the gym in West Vancouver, I have been working my way up from playing at a recreational level to a National level. I am now playing at an International level.
- Have you played other competitive sports? If so which ones?
- My friend who plays Boccia has tried to convince me to try the sport out but I have been busy with school, playing PowerChair Football (formally known as power soccer), and I find that I don’t have enough time to compete in another sport.
- Do you have any favorite sports team(s)? Favorite athlete?
- The Vancouver Canucks would be my favorite NHL team, and the Vancouver Whitecaps (so original, I know).
- Do you have a favorite travel moment?
- I would have to say that getting the opportunity to travel to Paris and sit underneath the Eiffel Tower was my favorite travel moment.
- What do you like to do in your spare time?
- I am a very active person, so I love hanging out with my friends, going swimming and riding my bike if the weather permits. I also like to play video games when I am feeling unmotivated. I like keeping up with technology when I can, so I’m constantly researching new devices that are on the market.
- If you could describe yourself in three words, what would they be and why?
- Funny, compassionate, and easy going. I have an amazing sense of humor, love to help others, and am usually laid back and tend to go with the flow. I feel as though all of these qualities help me deal with my daily struggles.
- What was the last movie you saw? Was it a good one?
- I believe the last one I saw was the Hunger Games and it was average.
