His story inspired one of the most inspirational & motivational sports movies of all time. Vince Papale shares how at age 30, he beat “one in a gazillion” odds going from an Eagles fan to a player with only 1 year of H.S. football experience! With relentless training, encouragement surrounding him & focus on “winning the day,” he made sure the coaches had to notice him. He also teaches us that with trust, grit, passion, commitment, respect & love, we can all have “invincible moments!”
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Spencer was destined to play professional baseball. His first word was “ball,” he grew up with a baseball in his hand, he made varsity in 9th grade, he was a Freshman All American at Radford U. & was invited to play in the prestigious Cape Cod Summer league. But his dream almost turned into a nightmare. We explore his journey with panic & anxiety, his experience with therapy, his active practice of mindfulness & his responsibility to help other athletes speak out and learn, “I am not my thoughts.”

Anna Barton is the definition a true leader. She fought to introduce lacrosse to her high school, moved 3000 miles to play at UNC, the top program in the nation and she consistently works to empower anyone who struggles to advocate for themselves. Despite growing up surrounded by hall of fame NFL players and playing under a hall of fame lacrosse coach, her humility, empathy and commitment to service demonstrate that SHE is a role model THEY are lucky to know!

Bryan McFarland did not grow up an athlete, struggled with a learning difference & poor confidence describing his mindset as “weak. ” After a series of setbacks, running became his opportunity to invest into himself, build his grit muscle, become comfortable with being uncomfortable & develop the top virtue, courage. Learn how the Power of Consistency empowered this ultra runner, successful entrepreneur, husband and father to start his latest business in just 9 weeks.

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Cornell “Chico” Conaway is the Owner of Gainz Sportsgear, member of “Dope Dads” and “Sidekick” to daughter/internet sensation Brooke Monroe Conaway who has been featured on NBC’s “Little Big Shots,” The Today Show, and The Steve Harvey Show just for starters. My dear friend is THE example of using his passion and creativity to instill the values of effort, sacrifice, humility and gratitude.

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IG: @iambrookemonroe, @chicodsolo,
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Dr. Willis Wu walked on to the TOP college lacrosse program in the nation, Princeton U where his team won a National Championship. Several years later, he walked out of the TOP heart/heart surgery program in the nation, Cleveland Clinic where he was the chief fellow and won an award for excellence. Throughout his entire life, he applies the same principles of effort, attitude, determination and discipline. Never afraid to work hard, he consistently asks himself, “What are you saving it for?

At the age of 8, Claudio Reilsono experienced a “magical” day at the ballpark igniting his unwavering dream to play pro baseball. Despite falling just short of his goal, he has accomplished so much more including winning multiple championships as a coach on all levels, signing numerous players as a pro scout, & countless “Hall of Fame” inductions. His new book, “Lead from the Heart Up, Not the Neck Up” tells how he empowers his athletes to, “show them your courage.”
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Becca was a 2 sport NCAA Division 1 athlete. Since her first serious injury as a college junior, she has endured a total 32 surgeries. Her kryptonite in personally having so many physical and emotional setbacks is her superpower as a Sports Physical Therapist. Learn how she integrates the mindset and psychology of injury, her personal experience of recovery and daily habits to individualize care and motivate each athlete to recover to their full potential.
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IG: becsphysio

From one of the top high school football programs in Baltimore to Notre Dame to the Philadelphia Eagles, Victor Abiamiri embodies the ideals of hard work, consistency, focus on the little things and love for your team. This mindset was critical in navigating a career ending injury and successfully transitioning to a new career. Now a top portfolio manager, he proudly says, “I gave it all I could, football doesn’t define me as a person.”

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Nicole Smollon was a 2-sport NCAA Division 1 recruit who decided to play lacrosse at UNC, earning 4x ACC Honor Roll and voted Captain as a Senior. This current athlete, coach, professional, entrepreneur and mother of 3 shares how she continues to excel in her personal life and how she motivates young athletes to become better through positivity, communication, an emphasis on effort and controlling the controllables. She describes herself as “average” but her mindset says otherwise!