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The Eyes Free Sports Podcast: Ep. 53 – Talking Goalball, Martial Arts, & Audio Darts with Dr. Andre Watson, a Clinical Psychologist

Broadcast on:
18 Dec 2021

In Episode 53 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we are joined by Dr. Andre Watson, a clinical psychologist who is also a highly accomplished blind adaptive athlete. Dr. Watson discussed:

  • His early years and childhood
  • What caused him to suddenly go blind at a young age
  • His education and some rare opportunities he earned to compete in mainstream sports with other students
  • His undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh and graduate work to earn a master’s and Ph.D. from Widener University
  • How he got into playing goalball and his many achievements in this adaptive sport for the blind
  • His introduction to the martial arts of Tang Soo Do, karate, and judo
  • Competing in international judo competitions, including the Paralympic Games, and some unique experiences he has had at them
  • His experience playing audio darts and a demo of how this game works

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