Dominic Iannotti - Scotland´s World Learning Disability Tennis Champion
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Dominic Iannotti is a current world No. 3 tennis player. His career has taken him from his home in Prestwick, Scotland to Australia, Ecuador and around Europe representing the Great Britain Learning Disability National Squad. Dominic was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at 4 years old and has been playing elite level tennis since he was 14. Now 25, Dominic has recently been both training and coaching at SotoTennis Academy in Spain. In June he competed at the 2023 Virtus Global Games in France, winning the Bronze medal in Men’s Singles, and three Gold medals in the Team Event, Men’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles for GB. In today´s episode Dominic tells us all about:- How he has managed his life with Aspergers..The life he has created for himself, and the amazing opportunities Learning Disability Tennis has given him.His advice to parents and others that are starting out on this journeyHis hopes for Intellectually Impaired Tennis to be included in the Paralympics and so much more.... Be ready to be inspired and share the word of Learning Disability Sport, and all that it gives to so many.
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