Paralympian 2016
Hear from James
- Tips for getting through difficult times"Stay calm when situations get a little hectic. Hard work both in sports and in life is a must, because nothing worth having is free. Also, do your prehab exercises to save your shoulders."
CareerTimeline
Most Notable
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Paralympic career began when he met an ambassador while recovering at the Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. in 2006. Began training with the team full-time in 2007
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Starting setter during all six matches at the 2016 Intercontinental Cup
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USA Volleyball Male Sitting Athlete of the Year in 2012, 2013 and 2018
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Army Veteran who served in the 101st Airborne Division
Events
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2022 Dutch Tournament
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2022 World ParaVolley World Championships (5th place)
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2019 Parapan American Games - Silver
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2018 World ParaVolley World Championships
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2018 ParaVolley Pan American Championships
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2017 ParaVolley Pan American Championships - Silver
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2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro
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2016 ParaVolley Intercontinental Cup
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2015 Parapan American Games - Silver
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2014 World ParaVolley World Championships
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2012 Intercontinental Cup
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2011 Parapan American Games - Silver
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2010 World ParaVolley World Championships
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2010 Parapan American Championship - Silver
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2010 WOWD World Cup
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2009 Parapan American Championship - Gold
Personal Highlights
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Lost most of his right leg in Iraq in December 2005 when his Humvee struck a roadside bomb
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Has coached girl' volleyball with the Lake Tapps Volleyball Club
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Former standout in soccer at Valley High School in New Kensington, Pa.
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Married to Kim (Proctor) Stuck and they have three sons