Adaptive Sports New England

What Adaptive Sports New England does

Adaptive Sports New England (ASNE) is a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boston, dedicated to increasing sports participation among youth and adults in New England with visual or mobility impairments. The organization serves a long-tail of individual participants across all six New England states, ranging from novices to elite Paralympic competitors, and operates ten core adaptive sports programs including youth and adult wheelchair basketball, beep baseball (Boston Strong), New England Patriots Wheelchair Football, swim lessons, Paralympic Sport Club Boston swim team, youth wheelchair track, adaptive youth basketball, adaptive rowing (via Community Rowing, Inc.), adaptive sailing (via Community Boating Inc.), and the free Sport Concierge and Technical Assistance service that connects athletes with local leagues, coaches, and resources.

Programs are delivered directly by ASNE staff and through a dense network of strategic partners including Community Rowing, Inc., Community Boating Inc., South Shore YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA), Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), NCAA, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, Spaulding Adaptive Sports Centers, Boston Athletic Association, Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, Move United, and Franciscan Children's. The organization maintains no proprietary technology stack, distributing information through a WordPress website, a Constant Contact email newsletter, social media, community clinics, and recurring events such as the Annual Celebration, Track Meet, and Blind Sports Day.

The business model is donation- and grant-based: ASNE provides all programs to participants at no cost and is funded by individual donors, corporate sponsors (e.g., The Hartford, New England Patriots Foundation, Boston Athletic Association), and regional foundations (e.g., Yawkey Foundation). The organization operates with 1–10 employees and is led by President Joe Walsh, a two-time Paralympian in cross-country skiing and former Managing Director of Paralympics for the United States Olympic Committee.

Name

Adaptive Sports New England

Legal name

Adaptive Sports New England Inc.

Website

https://adaptivesportsne.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Adaptive Sports New England is a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) non-profit that increases sports participation for youth and adults with visual or mobility impairments across New England, offering 10+ adaptive sport programs and a free Sport Concierge service funded by donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Sports Programs

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKACAH

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYMPAKAJAK

Adaptive & Para-Sport Training Programs

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

SECONDARYMPAKACAE

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYHSADAEAM

Adaptive & Para-Sport Coaching

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Sports Coaching & Athletic Performance

SECONDARYMPAKADAM

Adaptive & Para-Sport Event Organizers

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Event & Tournament Organizers (Tours, Championships, Meets)

Keywords

• Adaptive sports programs
• Para sport coaching
• Wheelchair basketball training
• Inclusive sports events
• Disability sports programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Adaptive Sports New England operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization that relies on financial support from donors, corporate sponsors, and foundation grants to fund its programs and operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Adaptive Sports New England is a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers adaptive sports programs (wheelchair basketball, wheelchair track, beep baseball, wheelchair football, swimming lessons, competitive swim team, adaptive rowing, and adaptive sailing) to youth and adults with visual or mobility impairments across New England. The organization also provides a free Sport Concierge consultation service that connects athletes with local leagues, teams, and programs, and offers technical assistance and inclusive-event consulting to schools, leagues, and conferences. All programs are delivered at no cost to participants and are funded through donations, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants.

Product overview

Adaptive Sports New England is a Massachusetts non-profit organization offering a portfolio of adaptive sports programs for youth and adults with visual or mobility impairments. The organization operates multiple core sport programs including wheelchair basketball (youth and adult), wheelchair track, beep baseball (Boston Strong), wheelchair football (New England Patriots), swimming lessons, swim team (Paralympic Sport Club Boston), and sailing. Additional programs include rowing through a partnership with Community Rowing, Inc. Beyond direct sports programming, the organization provides Sport Concierge and Technical Assistance services to connect athletes with local programs, and offers Leadership in Inclusive Sports Events consulting to help leagues integrate Para sport events. The programs serve athletes at all skill levels from novices to Paralympians.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Para Swim Lessons
• Youth Wheelchair Basketball Youth wheelchair basketball program held Sundays from 2:30pm to 4:00pm in Reading, providing young athletes with mobility impairments opportunities to learn and play competitive basketball.
• Youth Wheelchair Track and Field Youth wheelchair track and field program held Saturdays 9:00am to 10:30am in West Roxbury, offering training and competition opportunities for young para athletes.
• Adult Wheelchair Basketball Competitive wheelchair basketball program for adults with mobility impairments, providing opportunities for skill development and team competition.
• Boston Strong Beep Baseball Blind baseball program using beeping balls and buzzing bases, enabling athletes with visual impairments to participate in competitive baseball.
• New England Patriots Wheelchair Football Wheelchair football program affiliated with the New England Patriots Foundation, offering competitive play for athletes with mobility impairments.
• Adaptive Rowing with Community Rowing, Inc. Para rowing program conducted in partnership with Community Rowing, Inc., providing youth with adaptive rowing experiences on the water through their teen para rowing programs.
• Youth/Family Sailing with Community Boating Inc. Adaptive sailing program delivered in collaboration with Community Boating Inc., offering youth and families opportunities to learn sailing regardless of ability in the Greater Boston area.
• Swim Team (Paralympic Sport Club Boston) Competitive swim team program, Paralympic Sport Club Boston, offering training for swimmers with visual or mobility impairments ranging from fitness to Paralympic competition.
• Adaptive Youth Basketball Youth basketball program for children with visual or mobility impairments, designed to introduce fundamental basketball skills in an inclusive environment.
• Sport Concierge and Technical Assistance Free individualized consultation service helping youth and young adults with visual or mobility impairments find local leagues, teams, and programs. Also provides training to coaches, guides, and ongoing technical assistance.
• Leadership in Inclusive Sports Events Collaboration with youth, high school, and college leagues to include Para sport events in existing competitions through inclusive structures, formats, and implementation support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served athletes at all levels from novices to Paralympians
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Community Rowing, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDay-to-day partnership providing adaptive rowing programs. Community Rowing, Inc. provides space, equipment, and expertise for Adaptive Sports New England's teen para rowing programs, allowing youth with visual or mobility impairments to experience rowing.
• Community Boating Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing Youth/Family Sailing with Community Boating Inc., offering sailing experiences for youth with visual or mobility impairments in the Greater Boston area.
• Move UnitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational adaptive sports organization. Joe Walsh serves as a director of Move United, indicating a significant strategic relationship for guidance, resources, and network access in the adaptive sports field.
• South Shore YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides space and support for adaptive sports programs and events, including wheelchair basketball events and Paralympic Sport Community Days hosted at their Quincy branch.
• Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASNE collaborates with MIAA to include Para sport events in high school athletic competitions and initiatives for adaptive athletes.
• U.S. Olympic & Paralympic CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPast and current partnership supporting the inclusion of Para sport events and connecting athletes with Paralympic pathways and resources.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of BostonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to provide adaptive sports opportunities for youth, including wheelchair basketball programs at various club locations.
• NCAAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to advance inclusive sports at the collegiate level, integrating adaptive sports into NCAA conferences and competitions.
• Eastern College Athletic ConferencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to include Para sport events in ECAC competitions, supporting inclusive sports at the college level.
• YMCA BostonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing facilities and program support for adaptive sports activities in the Greater Boston area.
• Massachusetts Commission for the BlindmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership supporting programs for individuals with visual impairments, connecting ASNE with resources and individuals who could benefit from adaptive sports programs.
• BAA (Boston Athletic Association)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting adaptive sports events and initiatives, including Para divisions in Boston Marathon-related programming.
• Franciscan Children'ssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing adaptive sports program support for children with disabilities.
• Spaulding Adaptive Sports CentersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network providing wheelchair basketball programs, adaptive sports expertise, and event hosting across Greater Boston locations.
• Yes KidssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner providing day-to-day contributions of space, equipment, people and resources supporting ASNE programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Peers

• Disabled Sports USA:

Emerging players

• Challenged Athletes Foundation: National nonprofit that provides grants, equipment, and mentoring to individuals with physical disabilities to engage in sports. Comparable to ASNE in serving athletes with mobility/visual impairments, with complementary fundraising and grant-based funding mechanisms.
• BlazeSports America: National nonprofit that supports adaptive sports programs for youth and veterans with physical disabilities, offering basketball, track, and other adaptive sports. Operates a multi-sport portfolio and chapter model comparable to ASNE's distributed delivery approach.
• Adaptive Sports Center (Crested Butte): Colorado-based nonprofit offering year-round adaptive sports programming including skiing, mountain biking, and rafting. Comparable in providing multi-sport adaptive programming to individuals with disabilities, though geographically distinct from ASNE.

Broad incumbents

• Achilles International: Nonprofit that empowers people with disabilities to participate in mainstream athletic events, particularly running. Comparable to ASNE in mission of adaptive sports inclusion, with national reach and a strong volunteer guide model.
• Move United: National umbrella organization for adaptive sports in the U.S., of which ASNE's president Joe Walsh is a director. Move United sets standards, supports member chapters, and runs programs across the country — directly comparable mission to expand adaptive sports access.
• National Wheelchair Basketball Association: The national governing body for wheelchair basketball in the U.S., organizing leagues and tournaments including adult and youth divisions. Directly comparable as both a competitive framework and provider of adaptive basketball opportunities that overlap with ASNE's adult and youth wheelchair basketball programs.

Regional players

• Community Rowing, Inc. Greater Boston rowing organization that partners with ASNE to deliver adaptive rowing programs to youth with visual or mobility impairments. Comparable in adaptive sport delivery in the same New England geography.
• Bay State Games / Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation: Massachusetts-based multi-sport amateur athletic organization serving athletes of all abilities. Comparable in providing organized amateur competitive sports opportunities in the same New England market, with adaptive divisions and inclusive event formats.

Direct peers

• Spaulding Adaptive Sports Centers: Operated by the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network in Greater Boston, this is ASNE's closest local peer, offering wheelchair basketball, adaptive rowing, and other adaptive sports programs in the same New England geography. ASNE already partners with Spaulding on basketball, evidencing product overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AdaptiveSportsNE

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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