Written by Michael Sack
Living in Woodbury, Minnesota most of his life, Pete Winslow has excelled at Power Soccer. The two-time Team USA World Cup member decided to participate in the sport seven years ago so that he could play on a team that had the same abilities as him.
“During my time playing, Power Soccer has given me the opportunity to travel, meet great people and compete at a high level. I have been able to play at a high level for a while and compete against great competition,” Winslow explained.
Having to attend college right after selection camp, being on Team USA for Winslow has been tough. Winslow started at UW-Eau Claire four years ago, where he just graduated with a Journalism degree. Besides from getting better at his “mental and physical game,” Winslow said that “It was also difficult to balance my schedule finishing up college and still putting in time to get to the gym and do drills, and to travel to team USA camps.” As far as what job Winslow wants to have, he mentioned that he is “currently looking for a job in sports journalism or video production.”
When not looking for jobs or on the court, he likes practicing his trombone and hanging with his family.
Winslow’s future aspirations for Power Soccer is two-fold. He wants to continue seeing young children with disabilities try the sport out because “it is important that the people on the sideline become the players.” Winslow also wants Power Soccer noticed by those who aren’t disabled. Winslow wanted to make a point of the importance of growing the sport, as he said, “I cannot stress how important it is to continue to grow the sport and to make it known that this is a real sport.”
Winslow was really determined to make Team USA since he thinks he can help them win. “I also wanted to be part of something bigger than myself. I really wanted to represent my country,” Winslow said.
