Chris Goodwin is new to the sport of wheelchair basketball and one of Lakeshore Lightning’s newest members, but he has quickly become a top scorer and leader on and off of the court. Learn a little bit more about Chris, and watch him play this weekend at the 2017 Pioneer Classic.
Age: 22
Team: Lakeshore Lightning
Current residence: Sterrett, AL
Classification: 4.5
How many years have you played wheelchair basketball? This is my first year to play on a wheelchair basketball team and will be my first Pioneer Classic.
How did you get involved with wheelchair basketball? I learned about Lakeshore Foundation and its wheelchair basketball teams while going through physical therapy at Healthsouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital.
How old were you when you began playing? 18
Favorite quote: “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”
“The dictionary is the only place success comes before work.”
Favorite food/meal: Seafood or steak
Favorite movie: The A-Team
Favorite athlete: Cody Garbrandt (MMA athlete)
Hobbies: Fishing, playing sports, working out, watching Netflix
Fun fact about yourself: I am currently a volunteer firefighter working to become a full-time firefighter.
