NBC CT : Deaf Athletes Chasing a Championship

Student athletes at the American School for the Deaf in West Hartford, Connecticut, are showing how teamwork, communication and determination help them succeed in sports. The school's soccer team is preparing for a tournament in Ohio, where senior Jadiel Torres and his teammates hope to bring home a championship. Meanwhile, the school's volleyball team is celebrating a recent championship win. Athletes and coaches explain how deaf players use hand signals and gestures to communicate during competition, the unique challenges they face on the field and the importance of supporting one another. NBC Connecticut's David Horwitz visits the American School for the Deaf to hear how these athletes are building confidence, friendships and lasting memories through sports.