Benjamin Coleman is a Deaf athlete whose journey in sports, especially pickleball, has been shaped by resilience, identity, and purpose. After a successful background in basketball and other sports, he found pickleball during a difficult period in his life, where it became a source of healing and stability. Beyond competition, he is passionate about making the sport more inclusive—especially by improving communication access and creating ASL-based instructional content. Through his work as a teacher, coach, and community leader, Coleman focuses on empowering others, particularly within the Deaf community. Today, his definition of success centers on impact, accessibility, and helping others feel seen and supported.
https://www.empowerpickleball.com/blogs/benjamin-coleman-pickleball-story
Watch Janice Smith Warshaw and Farley Warshaw’s interview airing on Mederios Babb CBS 47.
Local Fresno State Professor competing in National Deaf Pickleball Association Tournament
The Daily Moth The National Deaf Pickleball Tournament in Austin, Texas brought almost 400 players and hundreds of spectators. Here is a recap and interviews with three of the leaders behind the event.
Transcript: http://www.dailymoth.com/…/national-deaf-pickleball…