The Founder of the Central Florida Rockets Adative Sports , Correy Rossi, discovered his passion for wheelchair basketball at just seven years old, beginning a journey that would shape his life and inspire countless others. From an early age, wheelchair basketball became more than a sport, it became his purpose.

He continued to develop his skills at the collegiate level with the renowned University of Illinois, home to one of the top wheelchair basketball programs in the United States. Correy went on to build an impressive professional career, playing for more than a decade with the Doneck Dolphins Trier in Germany, where he recently helped lead the team to victory in EuroCup 4 in Italy, earning recognition as the best in his class.

Alongside his professional success overseas, he proudly represented Team USA in international competitions. His achievements include, among others, a World Championship gold medal in Dubai and an Americas Cup gold medal in São Paulo, highlighting his elite performance and dedication to the sport.

Today, Correy remains deeply connected to wheelchair basketball by coaching and mentoring young athletes through the Florida Rockets Adaptive Sports program. His work in wheelchair basketball focuses on empowering children with physical disabilities, helping them build confidence, independence, and a strong sense of teamwork.

Correy’s lifelong commitment to wheelchair basketball continues to inspire athletes and families across Central Florida and beyond. His story is a powerful reminder that in wheelchair basketball, and in life, ability, not disability, defines potential.