Amy Conroy
Amy is best known for co-captaining the U25 squad to World Championship gold in 2015, where she was also named Most Valuable Player. Her journey from childhood cancer survivor to world-class athlete gives her a rare authority on high performance, inclusion and mental strength.
Amy was diagnosed with osteosarcoma at a young age, a form of bone cancer that ultimately led to the amputation of her left leg after chemotherapy proved unsuccessful. During her recovery, she attended a local wheelchair basketball taster session and immediately connected with the speed, aggression and tactical challenge of the sport. Talent and determination combined quickly. As a teenager, she made her senior international debut at the 2010 BT Paralympic World Cup and later that year competed at the World Championships in Birmingham, helping the team achieve their best-ever finish at the time. Alongside her sporting development, Amy studied Social Psychology at Loughborough University, an academic grounding that continues to inform her thoughtful approach to mindset, motivation and team culture.
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