Pamela Skogstad: creator of Slow Motion Soccer/Sensory Soccer Balls

Slow Motion Soccer balls were created by Pamela Skogstad, an Adapted PE Educator/consultant.
“As an adapted physical education specialist for over 25 years, I have observed students with disabilities, sensory integration disorders, and developmental delays struggle with ball skills. A critical need to create a ball affording students opportunities to work independently (not relying on peers, teaching assistants, or teachers) was long overdue.”  Pamela Skogstad-B.S.,M.A.,C.A.P.E.

Pamela’s husband James Skogstad originally made over 200 balls in 2009.  James also came up with the idea of inserting ball bearings into the balls creating Sensory Soccer balls.

David Ratsakatika
Researcher for “Developmental Ball” (original Slow Motion Soccer Prototype)
Research by David Ratsakatika 2012-2013

David Ratsakatika is a seasoned Athletics Director and Physical Education Teacher with over a decade of experience in the field. He has consistently demonstrated a proven track record of driving success and fostering innovation in his roles.

David holds a first-class BSc degree in Physical Education from the University of Chichester, UK. His notable research on the development of the slow motion soccer ball was pivotal in testing various weights to assess their impact on students’ dribbling and ball control abilities. This research has been instrumental in advancing the design and educational applications of the slow motion soccer ball.

David’s educational background, coupled with his continuous professional development, has equipped him with a comprehensive skill set to evaluate and enhance the impact of physical education tools and techniques on children of all ages and abilities.

Dr. Timothy Davis is the national chair of the Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) Program and oversees the national standards and certification process in Adapted Physical Education sponsored by the National Consortium on Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPERID).  Timothy D. Davis, Ph.D., CAPE Associate Professor, SUNY Cortland Department of Physical Education