TRISOLDIER PROJECT 2010Getting Disabled Veterans Back In The Game

FIRST, A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR

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Founded in 2009 Mission: To help disabled

veterans regain a semblance of normalcy through participation of sport

Incorporated in 2009 in the State of California as a non-profit organization. Awarded 501(c)3 Status by the IRS in 2010

Now headquartered in Los Gatos, CA

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Jeff Trout, President and Executive Director

USAF & USAR Veteran 15 years as a safety professional USA Triathlon, USA Cycling and

USA Track & Field Certified Coach Former Triathlon Coach,

California State University, Sacramento

Owner, Cadence Performance Training multisport and fitness coaching

Working on my MA in Sports Psychology

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Board of Directors President, Jeffery Trout Treasurer, Robert Nale, Tax

Director, SureWest Secretary, Robert Raynard, Lt.

Col. US Army Partners

Paralyzed Veterans of America Andy MacDonald, Sports Director

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What is a Disabled Veteran? Different than a disabled

person under ADA Rated by Veterans

Administration 10% – 100% Disabled Veteran vs Special

Disabled Veteran Many disabled veterans

show no outward signs of disability

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Many disabled veterans are considered “able bodied” when participating in sport

Other organizations focus on disabled athletes Challenged Athlete Foundation Paralyzed Veterans of America

We focus on any veteran who has been rated by the Veterans Administration

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Disabled veterans were generally very active, many were athletes

When that athleticism is taken away, many suffer from depression Many already suffer from PTSD

SGT Ted Wade, 82nd ABN Ernie Butler, USAF (ret)

Show them that they can still be productive and competitive

Encourage them to become mentors for their community and to fellow disabled veterans Kevin McNease, USAT Coach Tarus Nelson, Tri Unify

Why?

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The Plan Create network of coaches

and other individuals who pledge to donate their time to help disabled veterans with advice, coaching, etc.

Partner with Paralyzed Veterans of America to send disabled veterans to Ironman events.

Send athletes to additional races throughout the US

Create grants for training, equipment, travel and race entry fees.

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Coaching Network Currently have 18 coaching organizations

in 15 states from New Hampshire to California

A USAT Certified Coach usually charges from $150 - $250 a month for their services

Training Plans cost from $50 - $100 Coach Training

We are hoping to send some disabled veterans to coaching school

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Races Ironman and the PVA

‘10 Lake Stevens 70.3

‘11 California 70.3, April 2nd, Oceanside, CA New Orleans 70.3, April 17th, New Orleans, LA Eagleman 70.3, June 12th, Cambridge MD Racine 70.3, July 17th, Racine, WI Vineman 70.3, July 17th, Napa, CA

Other Events Escape From Alcatraz Revolution 3 races Entry Level triathlons and duathlons

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Equipment Costs

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Wetsuit Rental $40 Purchase $200

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Tri Bike Borrowed - $0 Used - $500 Entry Level - $1,000 Top of the Line - $12,000 Hand Cycle - $7,000 Tandem - $4,000

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Artificial Limb for Cycling $17,000

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Shoes -$100 Racing Wheel Chair (Push Frame) - $7,000

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Running Specific Prosthesis $17,000

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Travel Attendant doubles the cost

Entry Fees Ironman $250

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TriSoldier Sergeant Tarus Nelson served as a US Army Combat Engineer for four years. He was injured in a convoy accident which left him with a shattered left arm, two broken collar bones, fractured skull, broken jaw, severed tongue and internal injuries. Tarus was an avid athlete before his injuries and has used training for triathlon as a way to recapture that passion for sport. 

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TriSailor Petty Officer Kevin McNease served in the US Navy for 20 years as a Rescue Swimmer. Cumulative trauma left him with a 50% disability after surgeries to his hip and shoulders. After not running for 5 years, set a goal of doing a triathlon and has since completed races at every distance including Ironman Coeur d'Alene in '08 and Lake Stevens Ironman 70.3 in '09. Kevin is a USA Triathlon Certified Coach.

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TriSoldier Sergeant John DiCroce served as a US Army Ranger for seven years. He was injured and following three reconstructive knee surgeries, forced to retire. He has been competing in the sport of Triathlon in 2006. 

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME