Jake and Wyatt had the opportunity to interview Austin Hatch on the Be Unexpected Podcast. The journey to where he has got to today has not been easy, but is grateful for every step on his recovery to live life again, life to the full. 

His path to helping others overcome adversity started with a devastating twist of fate that you could never imagine.  At the age of 8 years old, a tragic plane crash claimed the lives of  Austin's mother, sister, and brother. His father was left severely injured. Austin only had a few physical injuries, but he part that is the hardest is the mental side of tragically losing family members.

Eventually, his dad was remarried to a wonderful woman with three children of her own. Together, they formed a blended family, which restored some sense of normalcy in his life. Basketball has always been his focus, and on June 15th, 2011, Austin was offered a full scholarship to play basketball at the University of Michigan, It was a dream come true. 

Nine days later, a second plane crash claimed the lives of his father and second mother, and put Austin in the hospital in critical condition and a medically-induced coma, with a long journey ahead of him. Two months later, he did come out of the coma and began the long road to recovery, which included re-learning how to walk, talk, eat, and live a normal life. After many months of hard work he achieved his goal of making it to The University of Michigan, where coach Beilein honored the scholarship. 

Through many difficult situations in his life, Austin has learned to be grateful for the little things and take pride in wherever God has placed him.

Here is more on his story!
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