His passion for baseball began at age 7. Since then he became a college player, pro player, pro scout, & the owner of Global Scouting Bureau, which helps 300+ players sign professional contracts every year. He turns fairy tails into dreams, appreciates the value of adversity & understands the importance of a “compound effect.” James teaches how to evaluate and develop a successful mindset.

gsbsports.com, mytimesports.com

His accomplishments are endless: NAVY lacrosse standout, Special Operations leader, Business school graduate, ultra endurance athlete, high-altitude mountaineer, CEO of The Program Leadership LLC…but don’t forget husband & father. Eric teaches the importance of attitude & explains in order to be a great leader and teammate, toughness is non-negotiable. That means, “Mission focused in the face of physical, emotional and mental adversity. “

theprogram.org

As a young lacrosse player, Morgan was told she wasn’t good enough. She decided to prove everyone wrong, work even harder & became the leading scorer. With any mistake, she “loves" the chance to improve. After 5 significant knee surgeries, this 6th year senior at Syracuse refuses to give up & focuses on what she can control as she “owes it to herself to go out on her own terms” and “write her own story.” She consistently chooses a Mindset of Excellence.

IG: morgan_alexander99, morganalexandermindset

A 2x SuperBowl Champion, Matt Stover played 19 years in the NFL & retired as the NFL’s 4th all-time leading scorer. This Baltimore Ravens Ring of Honor member shares his mindset to play in the NFL where he never missed a game, focused on his role & perfected his process resulting in 49 strait points, critical to the Ravens 2000 World Championship. By learning from failures and embracing doubts, he claimed every opportunity to be great…in football and in life!

mattstoverfoundation.org, ppf.org

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!”
vincepapale.com

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.

gainzsportsgear.com
IG: @iambrookemonroe, @chicodsolo,
You Tube: Brooke and her Sidekick

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?