In Episode 115 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we meet Charles Catherine. A native of France, Catherine has become a highly talented para-triathlete who was recently named as one of the captains of the U.S. men’s blind soccer team. During the conversation, Catherine discussed:

• His childhood growing up in France
• His eye condition
• His education and career, including his current role with the National Organization on Disability (NOD)
• His journey to the United States
• How he got into endurance sports, specifically the triathlon
• How he got into blind soccer and his journey moving up the ranks
• How blind soccer works
• What it means to represent the U.S. as a blind soccer player
• Looking ahead to the 2028 Paralympics in Los Angeles
• His musical interests and achievements
• Why he recommends all blind and visually impaired individuals find opportunities to pursue in sports and recreation

Learn more about blind soccer at https://www.usaba.org/clubs-sports/blind-soccer/.

Follow Charles Catherine on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/charles.daddio/.