Stacy and Courtney Walker are proving that teamwork knows no limits.
As the only known mother-daughter duo in wheelchair power soccer, they proudly represent Arizona Heat Power Soccer—competing, training, and pushing boundaries together on and off the court.
Their journey is about more than just the game. It’s about resilience, family, and the power of adaptive sports to change lives.
On this episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland sits down with Stacy and Courtney to share their story—how they got involved in power soccer, what it’s like competing side by side, and what being part of Arizona Heat Power Soccer truly means.
Now, they’re working toward their next big goal: competing at Power Soccer Nationals.
But getting there takes more than determination—it takes community.
Your support helps cover travel, lodging, and competition costs for athletes representing Arizona Heat Power Soccer on the national stage. Every contribution helps create opportunities for athletes to compete, grow, and inspire others.
Arizona Heat Power Soccer, through Arizona Disabled Sports, is more than just a team. It’s a community built on confidence, independence, and inclusion—where athletes redefine what’s possible every single day.
👉 Join us in supporting Stacy, Courtney, and their teammates on their journey to Nationals. https://www.gofundme.com/f/empower-disabled-athletes-with-your-support
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