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the Quad rugby Coach, james
Gumbert, aka “Coach Gumbie.”
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a player wraps his hands with tape
before practice.
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advancing the ball.
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players have a warm-up game in austin, tX.
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players practice in a parking garage
in austin, tX.
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player C.j. brown using his “tire-dragging”
technique for training.
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Quad rugby is played with
a soccer ball.
Vehicles shown with available equipment.
the Athletes of teAm force QuAd rugbY
team Force Quad rugby pulls the best athletes from wheelchair rugby teams around the country for a chance
to test their skills against the highest level of competition. With 13 members and an 8-month season, the team
serves as a valuable training ground for the national team, advancing 10 players in their 6 years of existence.
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