Students today face unique challenges—from motivation in middle school to obstacles in high school and the pursuit of independence in college. In this powerful keynote, Coach Jason shares his HOPE framework, equipping students to embrace setbacks, persevere, and graduate with purpose. Drawing on his journey of overcoming disability to become a first-generation graduate, he empowers audiences with a blueprint for rising and thriving.
Why Your Students Need This Keynote: Students will leave inspired and empowered, with practical strategies to overcome challenges, stay hopeful, and achieve academic, social, and personal success.
Your Audience Will Learn To: (1) Rise Through Adversity: Learn practical strategies to confront obstacles, persevere through setbacks, and stay focused on their personal finish line. (2) Fuel Hope and Persistence: Discover how to maintain motivation, self-belief, and determination, even during the most challenging moments. (3) Achieve Academic and Personal Goals: Gain actionable tools for goal-setting, time management, and self-discipline to ensure success from middle school through graduation.
FOR EDUCATORS & STAFF
*HOPE FOR EDUCATORS: Building Resilient Schools from the Inside Out
Educators are carrying more than ever—balancing teaching, leadership, emotional support, and personal responsibilities in a constantly changing world. This keynote equips educators and staff with practical tools to build resilience, protect their mental health, and reignite their passion for teaching and serving students. By focusing on HOPE as a framework—Harnessing Optimism, Practicing Perspective, Engaging Support, and Empowering Others—staff will leave with actionable strategies to sustain their well-being and foster a culture of hope on campus.
Today’s students face numerous distractions and doubts, making it challenging to stay focused and motivated. This keynote equips them with practical strategies to dream boldly, take action, and achieve excellence. Drawing from his inspiring journey, Coach Jason empowers students to own their future and turn ambition into achievement.
Why Your Students Need This Keynote: Students will leave energized, inspired, and ready to take charge of their future, equipped with a mindset of excellence, resilience, and action.
Your Audience Will Learn To: (1) Take Bold Action: Move from intention to execution with habits that drive success. (2) Achieve Excellence: Stay disciplined, focused, and motivated in school and beyond. (3) Fuel Their Future: Use vision, resilience, and commitment to create lasting opportunities.
FOR EDUCATORS & STAFF
*CHAMPIONS OF GREATNESS: Empowering Educators to Light the Way Every student walks into school carrying untapped dreams—and educators hold the spark to ignite them. This keynote isn’t just about strategies; it’s about a mindset shift. It’s about seeing yourself as a champion of greatness who has the power to change the trajectory of a life. In this high-energy, story-driven session, Coach Jason reminds educators why they chose this calling and equips them with tools to help every student see graduation not as a finish line, but as a launchpad.
Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about action and influence. This keynote empowers students to step beyond comfort zones, use their strengths, and lead with purpose. Drawing on his journey of overcoming disability to become a first-generation graduate, Coach Jason shows every student that they can create an impact in school and beyond.
Why Your Students Need This Keynote:
Students will leave inspired, confident, and equipped to lead with purpose. They’ll gain actionable strategies to take initiative, influence peers, and transform ideas into impact—building leadership skills that create meaningful change in school, community, and beyond, regardless of age, grade level, or background.
Your Audience Will Learn To: (1) Step Into Influence: Identify and leverage their unique strengths to lead effectively in any setting. (2) Embrace Growth Daily: Build consistent habits that drive leadership development, confidence, and long-term success. (3) Create Lasting Impact: Use their talents and determination to make a difference in their school, community, and future.
FOR EDUCATORS & STAFF
*YOUR PERMISSION EMPOWERS: Igniting the Leadership Potential in Every Student You Serve
Every student has leadership within them—but too often, it stays hidden because they’ve never been permitted to lead. Your Permission Empowers challenges educators and school staff to see themselves as catalysts for student leadership and change-makers in their students’ lives. In this keynote, Coach Jason delivers an inspiring and practical message that empowers educators to unlock confidence, nurture leadership, and create environments where students feel empowered to reach their full potential. Through storytelling, real-life strategies, and a renewed vision for the impact of education, staff will leave motivated and equipped to cultivate a culture of leadership in every classroom and hallway.