026. A Story of Faith & Determination

Oct 13, 2020

Meet Matt.

 

Here is one tough guy.

 

This is a story about one man's faith and determination to live a full life despite the curveballs that have been thrown at him. 

 

I know Matt through the Association of Social Workers in Sport. It is through ASWIS that I heard his story and got to know him beyond "just" being the (now former) President of the organization. 

 

Give it a listen. This is a good one!

 

Matt's Bio: 

 

Dr. Matt Moore earned his bachelor’s degree in philosophy and psychology from Hanover College. He earned his MSW and PhD from Indiana University. Matt's research focuses on the integration of social work in sports. He is the co-founder and current President of the Alliance of Social Workers in Sports (ASWIS). Matt has a track record of working with multiple sports organizations from the youth to professional level. He loves teaching courses on social welfare policy, research, and macro practice. In 2017, Matt won the Excellence in Teaching Award at Ball State University. He is also a Fulbright Scholar. 

 

Outside of academia, Matt is a lifelong tennis player and former collegiate athlete. He's spent almost two decades coaching at the varsity high school and Division I, and Division III college level. His coaching success is evidenced by multiple coaching awards and team success. 

 

In 2015, Matt began experiencing significant health challenges that threatened his vision. You can learn more about his journey at https://fox59.com/news/vision-quest-taking-a-glimpse-into-the-world-of-a-man-losing-his-vision/.  His story won an Emmy Award for best human interest story.