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Speaking Engagements
If you're interested in discussing a possible speaking engagement with
me, please get in touch soon, as there are often dates under
discussion that aren't mentioned below.
2008 Presentations/Workshops
January 17 -- Dolce Vita Cycling Team, San Francisco, CA
January 24 -- Stanford University Cycling Team, Stanford, CA
January 26 -- Metromint Cycling Team, Petaluma, CA
February 7 -- Sports Basement: "The 5 Core Skills of Mentally Fit Athletes," 6:30 pm, Presidio, San Francisco, CA
[This presentation is open to the public and free of charge.]
February 15 -- SportVelo Training Camp, Palo Alto, CA
February 23 -- Organic Athlete Training Camp, Windsor, CA
February 25 -- Redwood High School MTB Team, Larkspur, CA
March 6 -- Fremont Freewheelers Bicycle Club, Newark, CA
March 20 -- Sports Basement: "The 5 Core Skills of Mentally Fit Athletes," 6:30pm, Walnut Creek, CA
[This presentation is open to the public and free of charge.]
March 21 -- Sir Francis Drake High School, San Anselmo, CA
March 31 -- Albany High School MTB Team, Albany, CA
April 22 -- Branson School MTB Team, Ross, CA
April 28 -- Sir Francis Drake High School MTB team, San Anselmo, CA
June 5 -- Benefit for NorCal High School MTB League, "The 5 Core Skills of Mentally Fit Athletes," 7pm, San Rafael Corporate Center, Tamalpais Room, 750 Lindaro Street, San Rafael, CA.
[This presentation is open to the public, $10, and all proceeds go to the League.]
June 17 -- USA Cycling Junior Development Camp, Rohnert Park, CA
June 19 -- Team TIBCO: "The 5 Core Skills of Mentally Fit Athletes," 7:30 pm. Palo Alto Bicycles, Palo Alto, CA
[This presentation is open to the public and free of charge.]
October 25/26 -- East Coast workshop, hosted by Echelon Coaching
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Comments on Marvin's Presentations/Workshops
"Marvin has been a great asset to our speaker series. He has a great ability to connect with his audience and really inspire each person to maximize his or her mental toughness. His techniques are easy to apply for quick results. In my opinion, every person who came to his talk instantly walked away with the tools to become a better, stronger athlete."
-- Priscilla Moreno, Sports Basement
"Marvin's insight into the mind of an athlete is truly remarkable. One workshop with him, and I was already thinking about how I could approach challenges differently, and find more success. Marvin helps you focus your hard work, and find that mind/body balance that we all seek."
-- Janelle Kellman, President, Dolce Vita Cycling
"Marvin's talk was great for our training camp. Delivered with such
compassion and skill, our athletes are still talking about the concepts
today."
-- Bradley Saul, Founder and President, OrganicAthlete
"Marvin's lecture at our store was a real treat. He has the rare
ability to offer meaningful guidance to a broad spectrum of athletes,
from casual fitness enthusiasts to the elite. Everyone can take away
some useful nuggets to incorporate into their regimen."
-- Brian
Bruckner, Owner, Big Swingin' Cycles
"I thought this was a very valuable presentation -- lots of good
ideas and guidelines that apply to the athlete at any level of their
development. Marvin's presentation was engaging and lively -- not
boring at all -- which, as you know, is key to keeping students'
attention. And the material is valuable to coaches as well -- stressing
the importance of positive coaching messages."
-- Jessie King, Parent, Branson School
"The best part was that the kids were hungry for more."
-- Dan Freeman, Coach, Drake High School MTB Team
"The talk was really good...it got some people thinking more about positive self-talk."
-- Sarah Lovett, Student and Medal-Winner, Drake High School MTB Team
"Marvin gave a talk that fully engaged and empowered our coaches, as he hit on our organization's core value -- raising healthy and well rounded athletes. He had so much to offer: the importance of fun, how to address teenagers and the challenges they face, and gave solid advice for coaching kids to perform their best, just to name a few topics he covered. We plan to continue utilizing Marvin's expertise in pursuit of coaching and supporting the whole youth athlete."
-- Matt Fritzinger, Executive Director, and
Nadine Budbill, Assistant Director
NorCal High School Mountain Bike Racing League
"Who knows how teenagers really think and feel? Most of us have forgotten (or are still trying to repress!) the unique challenges and pressures that affect an adolescent's athletic performance (and personal development). And most teens would rather give up pizza than expose their vulnerabilities. Marvin gently pulls back the veil through empathy and positive role models, creating a safe environment for promoting "mental fitness" and defusing negative habits with simple exercises and familiar scenarios."
-- Ken White, Coach, Redwood High MTB Team
"Your presentation drew more kids than I expected with short notice....the recovery ride after school was equally moving -- they enjoyed talking about how realistic your scenarios were, and how they hadn't heard about self-talk before. Your presentation gave them an appreciation for all the hard work they've done."
-- Eryn Hughes, Coach, Albany High School MTB Team
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2007 Presentations/Workshops
March 11 -- Sport Psychology class, JFK University, Pleasant Hill, CA
March 19 -- Webcor/Alto Velo Team Meeting, Cupertino, CA
April 17 -- UC Berkeley Triathlon Team, Berkeley, CA
June 28 -- Sports Basement, Presidio, San Francisco, CA
July 20 -- Tri Club Marin, San Rafael, CA
August 8 -- Santa Rosa Cycling Club, Sebastopol, CA
August 14 -- Sir Francis Drake High School Athletic Department, San Anselmo, CA
September 11 -- Los Gatos Bicycle Racing Club, Sunnyvale, CA
September 29 -- Team CS, Santa Rosa, CA
October 4/11 -- "5 Core Skills of Mentally Fit Cyclists" Webinars
October 8 -- UC Berkeley Cycling Team, Berkeley, CA
October 13/14 -- Nike Club Run SF, San Francisco and Danville, CA
October 28 -- NorCal Mountain Bike League Leaders' Summit, San Anselmo, CA
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