Father of two Matt Wild talks to us about his love of the game. Find out how he’s able to enjoy it on a personal level as a Sheffield Steelers forward, and on a professional level in his day job as a financial services administrator.
Matt, how did you get you involved in playing wheelchair basketball?
I was five years old and having a swimming lesson in Sheffield when Paul Hudson, former GB women’s coach and long-time Steelers team player/coach, asked if I fancied having a go at wheelchair basketball.
I attended a session a few weeks later, and don’t think I went to many swimming lessons after that. I got hooked on the sport, and was lucky enough to watch and play alongside some absolute legends.
What’s your favourite thing about wheelchair basketball?
It sounds a bit cheesy, but the people are by far the best thing. I’ve met some amazing people all over the UK and in Europe during my basketball career, and forged some lifelong friendships.
What do you do in your day job?
I help administer client investments, working with a team of expert financial advisers. We provide the best service we possibly can to help injured clients achieve long-term financial security.
So how can your role at Irwin Mitchell help British Wheelchair Basketball (BWB) players?
One of the major parts of my role is client contact, from setting up new investments and dealing with day-to-day questions, right through to helping a client withdraw some of their funds as and when they need it.
After client contact, it’s probably our professional connections with Irwin Mitchell. If a client comes to us with a particular need, we know exactly who to refer a client to so they can get the best help possible.
What other help is available from Irwin Mitchell for BWB players, and their families and friends?
Irwin Mitchell operates right across the UK, and has so many services on offer. If you think of something you might need a solicitor, or financial planner for, we probably do it.
This covers anything from seeking advice on your personal tax, to immigration, and buying or selling a business. A lot of the clients I work look to us for help with Will writing and estate management, Trusts, tax returns and property conveyancing, to name just a few.
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