In this episode, host Sid Bensalah is joined by Carlee Wolfe, a coach, inclusion strategist, and Paralympic pipeline leader with nearly 20 years of experience in volleyball and athlete development.
From working with USA Sitting Volleyball to volunteering with the Bennett Blazers at Kennedy Krieger Institute, Carlee has championed access to adaptive sports at every level. She also led impactful initiatives in leadership development and organizational effectiveness at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and Under Armour, always focusing on helping individuals and teams succeed.
This conversation dives deep into:
- What it takes to create fair access to sports
- How community programs act as drivers of inclusion
- The visibility gap in Paralympic coverage
- Coaching Beyond Performance Metrics
- And why purpose, rather than titles, should guide leadership
From grassroots programs to global competitions, Carlee shares personal stories and practical insights that reflect what clean progress looks like in action.
00:00 Game Changers with Carlee Wolfe
01:29 Carlee’s Career and Adaptive Sports
06:17 Talent Identification in Adaptive Sports
10:10 Challenges Faced by Adaptive Athletes
12:49 Holistic Coaching in Adaptive Sports
17:35 Community Programs as Equity Engines
23:44 Elevating Adaptive Sports Coverage
27:39 Paralympic Athlete Struggles
29:52 Building Infrastructure and Equity
34:07 Vision for the Future
36:18 Financial and Policy Support
39:29 The Role of Media and Sponsorship
45:52 Lightning Round
50:59 Final Thoughts
- Explore the Bennett Blazers Program: Kennedy Krieger Institute
- Discover more from Move United: moveunitedsport.org
- Meet the USA Sitting Volleyball Team: usavolleyball.org
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