FOUNDER

Correy Rossi is an accomplished international wheelchair basketball athlete, coach, and the driving force behind the Central Florida Rockets.

Correy is a successful wheelchair basketball player who has competed at high levels of the sport, representing teams including Team USA and playing in international and national wheelchair basketball competitions. 

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

As Program Director, Paulette is responsible for guiding the overall direction of the program, including athlete development pathways, seasonal planning, policies, and long-term growth initiatives.

She works closely with coaches, board members, and community partners to ensure the program operates with excellence, safety, and integrity.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Courtney Rossi serves as the Program Coordinator with a  background in human resources, organizational leadership, and youth advocacy to the program.

With professional experience in HR, Courtney plays a key role in strengthening the Rockets organizational foundation. She supports areas such as program operations, compliance, and internal processes helping ensure the team grows in a sustainable, ethical, and athlete-centered way.

COACH

Coach Josh focuses on teaching strong fundamentals: chair skills, ball handling, shooting mechanics, and game awareness.

While meeting athletes where they are in their individual development. His approach prioritizes growth, encouragement, and creating a positive experience for every player.

STATS & ASSISTANT COACH

Gary is deeply rooted in his faith and brings a strong sense of compassion, integrity, and encouragement to the program.

His dedication to supporting youth in wheelchair basketball and uplifting the adaptive sports community makes him an invaluable part of the Florida Rockets family.

TREASURER

Elizabeth Hernandez serves as the Treasurer for the Florida Rockets, where she plays a vital role in supporting the organization’s financial operations and long-term sustainability.

She is passionate about being part of something extraordinary and is deeply committed to helping create opportunities for youth with physical disabilities through adaptive sports.

BOARD MEMBER

Chiquita Berg, MD, MBA, FACOG, is a physician, healthcare executive, and lifelong athlete who believes strongly in the power of movement, community, and opportunity.

She currently serves as Vice President of Community Health & Well-Being at Trinity Health Michigan and continues to practice gynecology. Throughout her career, she has focused on improving access to care and helping communities overcome barriers that affect health and well-being.

Sports have also been an important part of Dr. Berg’s life. She was an NCAA Division I track and field scholarship athlete at the University of Miami, where she served as team co-captain, and she has remained active in athletics throughout adulthood. That experience has given her a deep appreciation for the confidence, connection, independence, and joy that participation in sports can create.

She is proud to serve on the board of the Central Florida Adaptive Sports Program and support its mission of expanding opportunities for people with disabilities to participate, compete, and thrive through sports.

BOARD MEMBER

Steve Kime is an Executive Leadership Coach with an emphasis on non-profit leadership. Steve graduated with an MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan with a focus on Organizational Behavior and Leadership Development.

He has worked in a variety of roles including Leadership Development Consultant, Training Lead, and HR Fellow at organizations such as Henry Ford Hospital, Michigan Medicine, Microsoft, and the University of Michigan.