Joe Delgrave
- Paralympic Champion of Resilience: After a boating accident at age 19 left him paralyzed, Delagrave rebuilt his life through wheelchair rugby, becoming a two-time Paralympic medalist and World Champion.
- Proven Leader & Coach: After eight years as a Team USA captain, he transitioned from elite athlete to head coach of the U.S. Wheelchair Rugby Team, leading Team USA to a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
- Powerful Message of Purpose & Choice: Drawing on his experiences as an athlete, coach, counselor, husband, and father, Delagrave inspires audiences to embrace challenges, strengthen resilience, and make intentional choices using his “Assess Your S.E.L.F.” framework—Support, Effort, Love, and Faith.
Joe Delgrave Speaker Biography
As the USA Wheelchair Rugby (USAWR) National Team Head Coach, with over 13 years’ experience as a National Team athlete, 8 years as a captain, an 22 combined international medals, Joe’s success on the court speaks volumes. He translates that success off the court, delivering a keynote that is authentic, raw and moving. Joe is a dedicated coach creating a culture of servant leadership built on a foundation of love, which is evident by continuing to have USAWR rank as one of the top 3 teams in the world. Joe is a true champion, knocking out heart-gripping stories with a splash of humor to captivate the audience and hold their attention. He challenges everyone to find opportunity in the obstacle. Circumstances do not define us, as long as we choose to be a victor and assess our S.E.L.F. With a background in professional counseling, Joe empowers his audience to embrace a victor mindset and take the action needed for success.
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