As a 9 Time Paralympic Gold Medalist with 8 NWBA Championships and 6 NWBA MVPs, it seems like David Kiley is on top of the world. However, the story behind this decorated Paralympic Athlete and Wheelchair basketball legend has far more than meets the eye – the ability to see ourselves in the midst of his story.
At age 19 with sights set on playing Division 1 Basketball and fulfilling his childhood dream of making it to the NBA, Dave Kiley had a spinal cord injury while he was inner tubing in Southern California mountains.
All of a sudden, his life came to a screeching halt.
- What was he feeling?
- How did he cope with this devastating news?
- What were the following days and weeks like?
- What inspired him to overcome and take action?
During this inspirational Inside Out leadership interview, you will hear Dave Kiley’s story, while gleaning wisdom and practical insight that will help you face life’s and leadership’s most challenging times.
Outside of DK’s amazing Paralympic and NWBA basketball accomplishments, he is the Founder & Visionary Leader of DK3. His mission is to engage athletes, including Veterans in a unique version of wheelchair basketball while attracting the highest level of talent and allowing other players the opportunity to play with “the best” in an intimate environment that bridges the gap between the spectator and the wheelchair basketball athlete.
