Jorge Sanchez and Matt Scott

Both Jorge and Matt are Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) mentors and coaches for the newly developed Wheelchair Basketball Training Program between CAF and the Warriors Basketball Academy powered by Rakuten. This program will provide local wheelchair basketball players the chance to train with the best and participate in clinics with the first one happening tomorrow. Big shoutout to the Thompson Family Foundation who graciously funded the basketball wheelchairs to be used for athletes learning the game.

Jorge Sanchez: Born in Oakland, CA, Jorge was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma, a type of bone cancer, in his left femur at the age of eight. He underwent surgeries and chemotherapy and opted for amputation above the knee of his left leg. Jorge went on to join the local wheelchair basketball team, Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP). His progressed to playing overseas in Spain and is a current member, and Paralympic gold medalist, of the U.S. Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team.

Matt Scott: Originally from Detroit, Michigan, and now living in the Bay Area, Matt was born with spina bifida and began playing wheelchair basketball when he was 14. He is a 5X Paralympian with 2 gold medals and one bronze.