Aaron Cross

Education

He graduated from Augsburg College in 1997.

Career

He competed in the 1996 Summer Paralympics and in the 2000 Summer Paralympics, but did not medal either time. He went on to compete in the 2002 Wheelchair Archery World Championships in Nymburk. Aaron is currently working on his Masters in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling at Saint Cloud State University.

Professional

Motivational Speaking

Aaron has been featured in nationally syndicated magazines such as, Sport’ North Spokes, Paraplegic News, Target and Spirit Magazine along with being featured on local, regional and national print and electronic media such as American Broadcasting Company and National Broadcasting Company. - See more at:

Life Skills Coach

- See more at: www.motivationonwheels.org

Leadership

(SAC) training course 2005

Toastmasters International of District Six, Speaker of the Year for Communication and Leadership in Community, State and Profession 2000

Technical High School Commencement Speaker, Saint Cloud, Minnesota, 1993

The accident that paralyzed him occurred when he was training for the Olympics.

Achievements

• Finally as a member of the American team he won bronze in Archery at the 2004 Summer Paralympics. Assistance in accomplishing personal goals, sports goals, business goals, whatever they may be. Yes even assistance in writing resumes, organization, building self-confidence and daily living skills. SCSU advance delegation to assess accessibility for Beijing, China United States. Team Captain for the 2000 and 2004 Paralympic Archery Team Team Bronze 2004 Paralympic Medal Winner — archery Athlete Representative to the United States. Olympic Committee for archery, 1996-2003 Paralympic Committee (USOC, USPC) for archery, 2000-2002 Governor to the Minnesota State Archery Association, 2000-2002 Target VP to the Minnesota State Archery Association, 2002-2004 President of the Saint Cloud Archery Association, 2000-2004 Technical Delegate to International Paralympic Committee, 1996-2000 Augsburg College, Key Maker Award Recognition for Academic Achievement, Personal Growth, in College and Career 1997.

Membership

Safari Club International Pathfinder Award, 2013 Judd Jacobson Award for Success in Community and Professional, 2011 Augsburg College Decade Award for Excellence in Profession and Community, 2005 Paralympic Athlete • Three-time Paralympic team member, 1996, 2000, 2004 • Team Bronze in 2004, fifth in 2000, fourth in 1996, • Member of United States. World Archery Team o Team Silver 2002 o Bronze 1994 o Gold 1993 Sea, Air, Land Adventure Challenge (SAC) • Completed Navy Sea, Air, Land STA for a second time, 2009 • First person in a wheelchair ever to attempt and finish a Navy Sea, Air, Land.