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The Anne Whitney Hotchkiss High Performance House

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A PLACE TO LIVE. A PLACE TO TRAIN. A PLACE TO GROW.

The Need

The Anne Whitney Hotchkiss High Performance House brings together sport, education, independence, community and leadership under one roof.

The Anne Whitney Hotchkiss High Performance House (AWH House) is far more than a residential facility—it is an elite training, educational, and leadership campus in Kirtland, New Mexico. Situated on the border of the Navajo Nation, the largest reservation in North America, the AWH House serves as the physical home and operational heart of the Tribal Adaptive Organization.

Across Native communities, athletes with physical disabilities face immense systemic hurdles: remote geographic isolation, lack of accessible sports equipment, and limited awareness of educational and vocational funding. The AWH House was built to eliminate every single one of those barriers. Designed to feel aspirational rather than institutional, the campus provides a supportive environment where post-high school Native athletes live independently, pursue higher education, and train for elite collegiate and Paralympic competition.

points of impact

The Four Pillars

LIVE
Fully accessible residential quarters designed to foster daily independence, self-reliance, and community.

TRAIN
Daily access to specialized adaptive fitness equipment, professional coaching, and multi-sport court facilities.

LEARN
Concurrent enrollment at San Juan College paired with hands-on academic support, FAFSA assistance, and career navigation.

LEAD
Mentorship from world-class champions, peer guidance, and clear pathways to collegiate adaptive sports programs and professional careers.

The Results

Inside the Campus

Located adjacent to the Tribal Adaptive headquarters, our campus provides every resource an athlete needs under one roof:

  • The Residence: A seven-bedroom residence featuring 4 fully accessible double “dorm-style” suites engineered to promote independent daily living skills.

  • Adaptive Fitness Center: A dedicated strength and conditioning gym outfitted with specialized, accessible equipment tailored for wheelchair athletes and para-sport training.

  • Full-Service Repair & Tech Shop: An on-site shop equipped to service wheelchairs, handcycles, and adaptive gear. Resident athletes learn mechanical self-reliance by training to maintain and repair their own equipment.

  • Outdoor Sport Court: A custom multi-sport outdoor court designed for wheelchair basketball, tennis drills, and team practice.

  • Tribal Adaptive Headquarters: The central operational hub for our Four Corners outreach, reservation clinics, and equipment distribution programs.

Anne’s Story:

A Legacy of Opportunity

The House proudly bears the name of Anne Whitney Hotchkiss, honoring her legacy of generosity, advocacy, and steadfast commitment to empowering others.

Connected through the vision of Tribal Adaptive co-founder Noah Blue Elk Hotchkiss, Anne’s legacy lives on in every athlete who steps onto our campus. Naming this high-performance facility in her honor reflects a commitment to creating life-changing opportunities for future generations of Native youth—ensuring that every individual, regardless of physical ability or financial circumstance, has a place to thrive.

Life at the House

Erasing Financial Barriers

Participation in sports transforms lives—improving educational outcomes, employment opportunities, and overall physical and mental wellness. To ensure no willing athlete is left behind, the Anne Whitney Hotchkiss High Performance House Fund covers gap costs for all residents.

Native communities face some of the highest unemployment rates and lowest per capita incomes in the nation. Combined with our low-cost operational design, the AWH House Fund guarantees that financial concerns will never prevent an athlete from participating. All housing, training, and equipment support are provided at $0 cost to qualified athletes.

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Take the Next Step

Interested in Becoming a Resident Athlete?

Are you a post-high school Native athlete with a physical disability ready to pursue higher education and elite training? Apply for Residency

Partner With the House

We partner with universities, tribal leaders, healthcare providers, and sports organizations to expand opportunities for Native para-athletes. Become a Partner

Support an Athlete

Your donation to the AWH High Performance House Fund directly covers housing, academic prep, and training expenses for a resident athlete. Donate to the AWH Fund

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