Playing From The Heart: Turning Obstacles into Opportunity

Sports Illustrated calls Roger Crawford "One of the most accomplished physically challenged athletes in history," and in 2013, he received the ITA Achievement Award, presented by The International Tennis Hall of Fame. As a result of his athletic accomplishments, Roger was later inducted into the Loyola-Marymount University Athletic Hall of Fame. His compelling story of how he became a tennis champion communicates and demonstrates the power of an "I Can!" attitude.

After achieving immense success as an athlete, Roger then went on to inspire audiences worldwide, eloquently sharing the principles he has lived perseverance, unshakable optimism, and overcoming adversity. He has been inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame in recognition of his highly successful speaking career spanning two decades. As a member of the Hall of Fame for People with Disabilities, he shares this prestigious distinction with fellow honorees such as Christopher Reeves, Helen Keller, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.