Scott Hogsett
Heading into Beijing, Scott Hogsett, a member of the 2004 U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team, knew that the 2008 version of Team USA was extremely talented. Hoping for nothing less than a gold medal, Hogsett and the U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team came away victorious, winning many of its matches in convincing fashion.
Hogsett has been playing wheelchair rugby for 12 years. Currently, he plays for the Texas Stampede (Austin, Texas) and helped lead the team to the U.S. Quad Rugby Association Division I National Championship in 2008.
Hogsett's a full-time athlete, but also spends time as a motivational speaker for The Hartford. In the past, he filled the roles of both player and coach for the Phoenix Heat, who finished 36-1 in 2006 on their way to a national championship. Hogsett was featured in the Academy Award nominated documentary "Murderball."
Major Achievements:
- 2008: Gold medal, U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team - Paralympic Games, Beijing, China
- 2008: First place - Canada Cup, Burnaby, British Columbia
- 2008: Second place - North American Cup, Birmingham, Alabama
- 2008: U.S. Quad Rugby Association National Championship - Texas Stampede
- 2007: Nominated to 2008 U.S Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team
- 2006: Gold medal - World Wheelchair Rugby Championships, Christchurch, New Zealand
- 2006: First place - Canada Cup, Vancouver, British Columbia
- 2006: First place - North American Cup, Birmingham, Ala.
- 2006: USQRA Division I National Championship, Phoenix Heat
- 2004: Bronze medal - Paralympic Games, Athens, Greece
