About the owner
Ramsey Sullivan
My name is Ramsey Sullivan, and I am the owner/operator of AbledAthletes. I’ve been a Special Education teacher in Rockland County, New York since 2001, and my coaching career began several years before that. While I love teaching and coaching, it wasn’t until 2022 that I decided something was missing. A few years ago, my youngest son was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety. And even with all of my experience in the special education setting, when it’s your own child, something feels different. I noticed that he and I communicated best through sports. Many disabled students aren’t given the opportunity to express themselves through athletics, but the good that sports can do for a child cannot be understated. Training with AbledAthletes will give your child self-confidence, along with the mental, social and emotional development that may currently be missing from their lives.
Services
Services Offered
One-on-One Training
Personalized training sessions designed to cater to each child’s unique needs. Our certified educators and coaches work closely with the child to develop their skills and confidence.
Weeklong Camps
We offer immersive weeklong camps for school districts or private groups. These camps provide an in-depth and enjoyable experience, allowing children to deeply engage with various sports and activities. Our camps are designed to be inclusive, supportive, and fun, helping children to make new friends and develop their skills in a short period of time.
Small Group Training
Engaging small group sessions that foster teamwork and social interaction. These sessions are perfect for children who benefit from a more collaborative environment while still receiving individualized attention.
Sports Offered
We offer training in a variety of sports
Soccer
Basketball
Swimming
Track and Field
Tennis
Golf
Wrestling
Football
Lacrosse
Bike Riding
Exercise
Baseball/Softball
Packages available
Training sessions starting at $90
Each sport can be tailored to suit the abilities and interests of each child, ensuring a fun and inclusive experience.
Services
Motivational Speaking Services
Drawing on my experiences with Abled Athletes, I am excited to offer my services as a motivational speaker for your events. I bring firsthand insights into the transformative power of inclusive sports, the importance of tailored training programs, and the impact of fostering a supportive community. Whether it’s a conference, workshop, or special event, I am passionate about sharing the lessons I’ve learned and inspiring others to embrace inclusivity and empowerment.
Real-World Experience
With years of hands-on experience leading Abled Athletes, I offer practical insights and inspiring stories that resonate with diverse audiences.
Passion for Inclusivity
My commitment to creating opportunities for individuals with special needs drives my work and my message.
Engaging and Uplifting
My presentations are designed to be engaging, motivational, and tailored to the unique needs of your event.
Speaking engagements starting at $995.
Contact at the bottom of the page for more details.
Testimonials
I have known Ramsey Sullivan for over 10 years. I’ve had the opportunity to coach Little League, youth football and flag football with him. Ramsey is an amazing coach and an even better person. His ability to coach different types of kids in multiple sports is amazing. He is kind and patient, and he understands that not every kid can be coached the same way, so he will tailor his coaching style to meet the needs of the individual child. I have seen the results of his coaching and training first hand. His positive attitude, coupled with his work ethic and athletic experience, will yield positive results in anyone he trains.
My son Brennan is 11 years old, and when he was 7, he was diagnosed with Autism. He has never been a “sports guy” (as he often says), and in the early stages of his diagnosis, I was so focused on things like speech therapy, food therapy, and academic help, that I never really thought about his athletic ability. We tried T-ball when he was very little, and the result was him, sitting on the pitcher’s mound, crying until I carried him off the field. To call it a disaster would be an understatement.
Looking back, it was a traumatic experience for him (it was loud and hot, with way too many things happening at once), so he swore off any sort of athletics.
As he grew older, Brennan was mainstreamed in school, with the help of a one-on-one aide. Last year, he started coming home telling me that he “hated” gym and recess.
How could anyone hate recess?
Eventually, Brennan confided that the other kids (most of the boys) were playing soccer during recess, and Brennan just couldn’t. He would sit on the sidelines with his aide and watch YouTube on his iPad. He was now the “weird” kid, and isolated more than ever. We all know that other kids can be cruel, but as a special needs parent, you try to create a “normal” life for your child. You want them to have friends and to socialize. For Brennan, recess and gym were huge triggers, and he hated going to school because of it. During the last few weeks of school last year, he came to me and said “Mama, my dream is to be able to play sports with the boys at recess.”
That is when fate stepped in. A few weeks later, I saw Coach Ramsey’s advertisement for Abled Athletes. From our first conversation, I was incredibly impressed. He was patient, knowledgeable, and willing to take Brennan on.
Coach Ramsey and Brennan immediately hit it off! I would sit in my kitchen each day watching as they ran sprints up my driveway – BRENNAN WAS RUNNING! He could barely run without tripping before, and here he was, running sprints and doing ladder work! They worked together for the entire summer: soccer, basketball, baseball, catch, football – you name it. Coach Ramsey had Brennan doing things I’d never dreamed possible. When September came – as nervous as Brennan was – he was ready!! For the first time ever, he played soccer with the other kids!!! He has never looked back – he participates every single day, and looks forward to P.E. and recess now.
Coach Ramsey changed my son’s life! He gave him the tools and the ability to play with the other kids, but he also gave him something so much more valuable: confidence. He believes in him, and Brennan sees that. Coach Ramsey has quickly become not only part of Brennan’s team, but he has become family. His ability to connect with Brennan is like nothing I’ve ever seen, and Brennan and I trust him completely. He can focus Brennan and push him when necessary, but also recognizes when he needs a break. When Brennan has a great day and stops a goal in P.E., Coach Ramsey is the first one he wants to text. He looks forward to every session with him and has never said “not today.” Coach Ramsey is so knowledgeable and talented, he helps work on some of Brennan’s non-athletic “issues” as he coaches him. He talks with him about food issues and social difficulties, and he listens to what Brennan has to say. Everything associated with Brennan has only flourished since working with Coach Ramsey. I’m so grateful for him and truly cannot express how valuable he is to us!
Contact Us
Contact us here if you would like more information about training for your athlete or Abled Athletes motivational speaking services