U.S. Paralympic Team Blogs

Matt Scott Blog - Euro Cup Champs!

Tue May 26 12:07:00 -0400 2009

I'm not sure if it was the extra hours of shooting in the gym, or the weight lifting repetitions when I thought I couldn't possibly do anymore, but did. Maybe it was just utter determination to be a champion. Whatever factor determined the outcome it certainly made the months of sacrifice… Read More

Matt Scott Blog - The Wait is Over

Tue Apr 28 18:05:00 -0400 2009

I could not be more excited about the following sentence. I am leaving for European championships tommorrow! This major competition is what our team has been focused on for months, and it has finally arrived. It is an eight team tournament, and each will be hungry to capture such a prestigous… Read More

Matt Scott Blog - Almost There

Fri Apr 03 12:24:00 -0400 2009

Just one month before European Championships in Germany and the team is more focused than ever. Practices have become more intense and the progress that we've been making all season will be geared towards this tournament. We have had an extremely successful season thus far, and are looking… Read More

Matt Scott Blog - Greetings from Istanbul

Mon Mar 16 11:48:00 -0400 2009

Hello again! I can't believe it's almost been six months since I arrived in Istanbul. A lot of things  I thought to be bizarre or different when I first entered the country have become second nature, and the unknown has become familiar.  Everything  from the food to the… Read More

Matt Scott Blog - Back to Action

Tue Feb 17 18:51:00 -0500 2009

After a brief trip back to the U.S., I am back in Istanbul and ready to go! The previous four months were demanding both physically with basketball and emotionally being so far away from home. I'm enjoying my time here in Turkey and this is one of the best experiences of my life; however I was… Read More

Matt Scott Blog - Midseason Reflections

Thu Jan 22 15:02:00 -0500 2009

Merhaba! Whoops, I mean hello. I’m finally learning some Turkish and able to communicate with something more than a confused grin. I wouldn’t go as far as to call myself fluent by any means, but I’ve learned enough to pick out keywords when people are talking to me, and a few… Read More

Matt Scott Blog - Home Sweet Home

Mon Dec 29 12:03:33 -0500 2008

After my first couple of months living abroad, and a great start to the season, I was spent. The club was pleased with our performance and since we had a two and a half week window before our next game, we were given that time to get home to our families and friends. The games resumed on December… Read More

Matt Scott Blog - Kitakyushu Champion's Cup

Thu Dec 04 13:05:09 -0500 2008

The highly anticipated Kitakyushu Champions Cup finally arrived. I have been looking forward to this competition for months. We were visited by my club's president and other high ranking members of the organization the day before our trip began and put an emphasis on how important this cup was… Read More

Matt Scott Blog - A Bazaar Experience

Tue Nov 18 12:21:54 -0500 2008

The Grand Bazaar has been on my "to do" list since I've been here in Istanbul. I've heard a lot about it and wanted to experience it for myself. For those who haven't heard of the Grand Bazaar, it is one of Istanbul's famous attractions. Basically, it is a huge covered… Read More

Matt Scott Blog - Charades

Wed Nov 05 18:12:13 -0500 2008

As the time goes by I am learning more about Turkey- mostly the city of Istanbul. I've mastered the art of getting lost, so I'm not brave enough to journey any further yet. I have learned a great deal about the culture, where to spend my free time, where to shop, good restaurants, but one… Read More