Overall presentation of the mission of Military Racquetball Federation

1. Date: August 3, 2016
Contact Information:
Steven Harper (Lt. Cmdr – US Navy, Ret), Executive Director - MRF
Email: steven@militaryracquetball.com
Office: (757) 831-8458
HEALING through Adaptive Rehabilitation

2. www. militaryracquetball.com

3. TOGETHER – we will impact Warriors & Veterans
We can turn this ......
….. into This!
22 Veterans commit
Suicide
EVERY DAY!!
Dedicated to improving the
quality of life to armed service
members injured in combat
(physically/mentally) through
our Racquetball Rehabilitation
Clinics (RRCs).

4. MRF’s Goals:
With grant funding/sponsorships/private donations, since 2009 MRF has impacted over 3,050 Disabled
Veterans, Wounded Warriors, and their families by starting 14 Racquetball Rehabilitation Clinics
(RRC’s) within the VA Integrated Network:
• Grant funding and corporate sponsorships will allow for additional support of various VA Medical Centers,
VET centers, military commands, and other partnering organizations working with Disabled Veterans,
Wounded Warriors, and their families.
• Grant funding and corporate sponsorships will allow MRF to provide local clinics, regional and national
tournaments for Disabled Veterans and Wounded Warriors to compete annually.
• Grant funding and corporate sponsorships will allow MRF to provide nation and international awareness
(including: USO’s WARRIOR WEEK / NATIONAL VETERANS WHEELCHAIR and GOLDEN-AGE
GAMES – VA’s mandated programs / INVICTUIS GAMES- open to 15 international countries / VALOR
GAMES – in four different regions)
MRF works directly with VA Medical Centers and military commands to build:
* Self-confidence * Team Building * Increase concentration * Camaraderie * Restoring Family-Units
The VA has sought after MRF’s clinics as a new means to interactive with current patients!

5. GRANT FUNDING WILL IMPACT
the US
YELLOW = NEW TARGET AREAS RED = CURRENT CLINICS

6. A New Day!
Grant funding from the US Department of Veteran Affairs and
corporate contributions make these clinics and demonstrations
possible to impact our injured service members

7. Mental Attributes: Physical Attributes:
1. Increases mental alertness 1. Builds muscle tone
2. Quickens the analytical process 2. Increases range of motion
3. Improves hand / eye coordination 3. Strengthens body core
4. Increases concentration 4. Increases flexibility & agility
5. Increases endurance
Direct Benefits of Racquetball for
Wounded Soldiers / Disabled Veterans
MRF’s purpose is to embrace our Veterans and help
them get back the “War Fighter” Spirit through
competition, self alliance, and redefine their confidence.

8. Partnering with the
Department of Veterans Affairs

9. Our Commander-In-Chief
Raising awareness to the Highest Executive Level: Our V.I.P.’ List:

10. Our 1st Lady of the United States
Raising awareness to the Highest Executive Level: Our V.I.P.’ List:

11. MRF – Partnering with USO of Hampton Roads
“WARRIOR WEEK”
Oceanfront Va. Beach, VA: May 28th – 31st

12. MRF – Partnering with USO of Hampton Roads
“WARRIOR WEEK”
Oceanfront Va. Beach, VA: May 28th – 31st

13. MRF – Partnering with USO of Hampton Roads
“WARRIOR WEEK”
Oceanfront Va. Beach, VA: May 28th – 31st

14. MRF – Partnering with USO of Hampton Roads
“WARRIOR WEEK”
Oceanfront Va. Beach, VA: May 28th – 31st
Racquetball bringing the
“Family-Unit” together

15. Operating & Sustaining
Clinics
 MRF developed 8-week Racquetball Clinics:
◦ PTSD
◦ Amputees
◦ TBI
◦ Wheelchair Veterans
 We provide:
◦ Equipment
◦ Local Instructors
◦ Training Manuals for Students
 Communicate:
◦ Work directly with Recreational Therapists
◦ Case Managers on overall Progress
◦ Surveys / Progress Notes throughout the Clinics
• Involving the Entire Family-Unit
• Spouse
• Children
• Loved-Ones
o Substance/Alcohol Abuse Clients
o Anger Management issues
• Depression
• Coping Skills

16. MRF – 3 WALLBALL Championship
“1st Time ever Wheelchair Outdoor Racquetball”
Las Vegas Strip - Sept. 24th – 28th

17. MRF – 3 WALLBALL Championship
“1st Time ever Wheelchair Outdoor Racquetball”
Las Vegas Strip - Sept. 24th – 28th

18. MRF – 3 WALLBALL Championship
“1st Time ever Wheelchair Outdoor Racquetball”
Las Vegas Strip - Sept. 24th – 28th

19. Partnering with US Dept of Veteran Affairs
“NAT’L VETERANS WHEELCHAIR GAMES”
KBH Convention Center - Dallas, TX (June 20th – 23rd )
During NVWG – MRF impacted over 652
Wheelchair Veterans who had never experienced
Adaptive Racquetball Clinics

20. Partnering with US Dept of Veteran Affairs
“NAT’L VETERANS WHEELCHAIR GAMES”
KBH Convention Center - Dallas, TX (June 20th – 23rd )

21. Partnering with US Dept of Veteran Affairs
“NAT’L VETERANS WHEELCHAIR GAMES”
Salt Lake City Convention Center – Salt Lake City, UT (June 26th – 30th)

22. Partnering with US Dept of Veteran Affairs
“NAT’L VETERANS WHEELCHAIR GAMES”
Salt Lake City Convention Center – Salt Lake City, UT (June 26th – 30th)

23. A New Day!
Possibilities are Achievable…
…. It won’t happen without
your HELP – Reaching our
Hero’s!

24. Web-site:
www.militaryracquetball.com
For more information, please
contact:
Steven Harper, LCDR, US Navy (Ret)
Executive Director,
Military Racquetball Federation
Phone: (757) 831-8458
E-mail: steven@militaryracquetball.com
Thank You for the
Opportunity!