Middleton’s Adapted Sports League is a wonderful way for students with disabilities to immerse themselves in sports. This school year, the Adapted Sports team features ten returning players and three new players.
In a September 2025 interview led by Public Relations specialist Carrie Brooker, coach Jessica McIntosh said, “[The players] talk about Adapted Sports League year-round with teachers and peers. It makes their day a little fuller and a little brighter whenever they share and connect with others about [the] Adapted Sports League.”
In another interview led by Brooker in May 2025, coach Kevin Bavery says, “[Students and families] love it! They are grateful, with many people expressing this is something they’ve been wanting for quite some time. They are appreciative that we have such an inclusive, innovative, and progressive school district.”
This winter season, the sport being floor hockey, the Adapted Sports league was coached by tennis coach, math teacher, and MHS Weather Report host Matt Lane
“Since the Adapted Sports League started here at MHS we’ve seen more schools and teams join in. It’s been great to see other students have the opportunity in our area. I think the league overall is running smoother too now that people have had time to figure out the rough spots,” Lane said.
This spring, the athletes will participate in wiffleball, which they also played last year. Middleton’s win-loss record for this winter was 3-1, with a 12-2 win against Sun Prairie West; a 9-8 loss against DeForest; a 16-2 win against Sun Prairie East and a 17-11 win against Waunakee.
When asked what the most gratifying part of coaching this league has been so far, Lane answered, “Spending time and having fun with all the players. That’s the best part by far. I personally don’t get to see a lot of the players, or even student helpers, during the school day so coaching is a great opportunity to get to know a wonderful group of students!”
In response to how he is feeling about the Adapted Sports League’s performance this season, Lane responded, “I think our team’s performance was quite good. We had a lot of new players playing floor hockey for the first time, and they really played well! Everyone had a position they really enjoyed and I think that helped us be successful.”
The Adapted Sports League is gearing up for their wiffleball season. Exactly who is playing, what teams they are playing and the dates in which they are playing are still unknown, but if you want to support the Adapted Sports League this spring, look out for the schedule and come cheer on your favorite Adapted Sports player at the games!
