Alan represented his country for the first time in 1995 at the sport’s first European championship and first World championship. His first Paralympics in 1996 was also wheelchair rugby’s game debut. Throughout his career, Alan was part of the GB team at seven Europeans and won the European title in 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2015, and was captain of the 2014 World championship team. Following his retirement as an international athlete in 2017, Alan had already been coaching his club team 10 years, and soon after became part of GB Talent’s coaching team. Within his coaching career, he supported several athletes to develop into international players, some of whom are currently on the GB performance team. Alan’s impact on the world of wheelchair rugby and Paralympics GB’s history is immeasurable. He will always be remembered as a true icon of the sport and a role model for aspiring athletes. Alan passed away in 2022 but his legacy will continue through the future generations of athletes, through the skills and tips he taught others, and through the stories of him that we will all continue to tell.