About.
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In 2018 we became the premiere wheelchair and adaptive sports outlet and community in South East Michigan with the idea of becoming a brand recognized locally, nationally and internationally.  We want to fuel sports for all well into the future!

Established in 2018

There was an apparent need for an organized outlet to support tennis for all abilities in SE Michigan and since we already had an active social group of dedicated individuals thats when GAS became a thing.  As you may know we cycle and shoot archery with a goal to add more sports in the near future. 

Our Goal

Day by day we are going to gain access to as many organized outlets that exist in South East Michigan and grow one sport and recreation outlet at a time.  We have great connections through our experienced participants, coaches and volunteers.  If you have a sport idea for Got Ability Sports please make sure and contact us.  We would love to hear from YOU.

Our Team

Bryan Wilkinson
Owner

Bryan Wilkinson has a diverse background in sport.  In 2000 he was paralyzed dirt biking.  He began lifting weights during college and then doing the Mr. Michigan in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  In 2005 he started playing wheelchair tennis and then played intercollegiate tennis.  While attending college and playing tennis he began to handcycle on the campus at GVSU getting stronger at handcycling and then in 2008 did the Fifth Third River Bank Run 25K.  Since then he has done over 45 races and handcycle events ranging from 5K, 10K, 13.1K 25K, 26.2 and Road Races, Time Trials, Criteriums and Stage Races. In his words "it is great making sure that people with disabilities have outlets that they can continue to thrive". Bryan created Got Ability Sports to fuel his passion for sports and recreation for so that others could experience what he has been able to and beyond. 

Kelly "Mac" Tessens
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Kelly has her CTRS degree from Central Michigan University and has a lot of wheelchair and adaptive sports experience. She has been with our group since the beginning and plays a very important roll with our adaptive and wheelchair tennis outlet.  She has spent a lot of time working with people with physical disabilities and has extensive wheelchair and adaptive tennis training.
Kelly also served on our USTA Community Tennis Association board.
We are thrilled to have Kelly as part of the Got Ability Sports team!

Brooke Hillock
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Brooke has her CTRS degree from Central Michigan University and has been with our group since the beginning. She comes to GAS with a long list of experience in recreation and plays a very important roll with our tennis outlet. She has had extensive training for wheelchair and adaptive tennis.
Brooke also serves on our USTA Community Tennis Association board.
We are ecstatic to have Brooke as part of the Got Ability Sports team!

We're Here for You 24/7

We are involved in a variety of peer support groups, meet-ups, roundtables, and we even have our own GUIDANCE GROUP!  It is our commitment to always be available for you.  If you need to talk please feel free to reach out 24/7.