Academia

Throughout his life, Matt excelled in the academic arena due to his determination.     Matt uses his dynamic personality to motivate students to strive to be the best they can be, regardless of the obstacles in front of them.  He brings to the forefront the importance of fortitude and purpose throughout our daily life.  He offers powerful examples from his own experiences to enlighten others and provide hope, viewing life’s obstacles as rewards.  His message will bring the importance of diversity to the foreground, and will shatter misconceptions that our faced throughout our lives. 

Matt’s successes were often the result of his ability to bring his parents, educators, and peers together to achieve common goals.  Matt uses his dynamic personality to motivate administrators and educators to strive to be the best they can be regardless of the obstacles in front of them.  He encourages administrators and educators to seek alternative methods to effectively teach students.  He offers powerful examples from his own experiences to enlighten others and provide hope, viewing life’s obstacles as rewards.  His message will bring the importance of diversity to the forefront, and will shatter misconceptions that our faced throughout our lives.

Competition is a key ingredient to Matt’s drive and determination.   He’s always loved anything challenged his physical disability while enabling to be a part of team in achieving a common goal, whether this was riding a three-wheel trike 12 miles in 7 hours, wrestling for four years in high school/college, squatting 270 lbs from his knees, to the head coach of his son’s 8U baseball team. Combining his love for sports and his drive to succeed, Matt can motivate your team, coaches, and/or athletic in a way that will amaze and inspired.