
Episode 283
EPISODE 283 · GOLF, RACQUET & VOLLEYBALL · 47 MIN · MAY 22, 2026
Brock Leitner
Pro Motocross Crash To Elite Adaptive Golf
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In this episode
A pro motocross career can end in seconds, but the will to compete is harder to break. Brock Leitner takes us back to June 12, 2022, when a crash left him paralyzed at T6, and walks us through the exact moment he realized his legs were gone from the equation. What hits hardest is how clearly he remembers it and how quickly his mind starts searching for a way forward.
From there, we follow his path into adaptive golf, where he’s doing the “impossible” in plain sight: building a repeatable one-armed golf swing, learning to score from a seated position, and chasing the same standard he had before the injury. We talk paragolfers and the Para Motion style of adaptive golf device, the insane cost of adaptive equipment, and the scrappy early days of cutting, bending, and even welding clubs just to get the lie angle playable. If you care about inclusive sports, disability access, or the future of adaptive athletics, this part is a must-hear.
Brock also shares how epidural stimulation treatment in Guadalajara supports his overall health and muscle maintenance, plus the performance details that matter to golfers: shot shaping, confidence, chipping as a scoring weapon, and how properly fit clubs can change the way you attack a course. We close with his best advice for athletes facing a life changing accident: mindset first, don’t waste time on what you don’t love, and trust that adaptation gets easier with reps.
If Brock’s story gives you perspective, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What’s one thing you’ve taken for granted lately that you’re going to appreciate more after listening?
Chapters
0:00 Welcome And Guest Introduction
1:23 The Crash And Realizing Paralysis
3:39 Golf As Escape And New Challenge
8:08 Learning One-Handed Golf Mechanics
18:21 Rehab Spark And Adaptive Gear Costs
23:07 Stimulation Therapy And Building Power
30:42 Influences And Staying Competitive
35:12 Why Golf Won Over Other Sports
40:35 Mindset Advice After Life Changes
43:31 Rapid Fire Favorites And Final Advice
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