Athlete Speaker Certification

"We don’t just have pro athletes — we have world-class speakers. Our athletes are elite presenters, and your school or community is guaranteed to experience one of the best speakers on the planet."
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Why Athletes?

Studies show students look up to athletes even more than parents or educators — so we use that influence to reinforce your school’s values, morals, and standards of conduct. Our world-class athlete speakers aren’t just inspiring… they’re working with you and for you to create lasting impact.

Athletes as Role Models

Students look up to athletes, making them more likely to open up about struggles.

Trusted Voices

Many athletes have faced their own mental health battles and can share powerful, relatable stories.

Training on public speaking & mental health awareness

How to identify crisis situations & respond appropriately.

Paid speaking opportunities for certified athletes.

How Our Athletes Become Beyond the Game Certified Speakers

 

1. Application & Vetting Process

  • Athletes submit a professional application with speaking experience and motivation.

  • We assess communication skills, personal story alignment, and passion for impact.

  • Background checks and social media reviews ensure integrity and appropriateness.

2. Foundational Speaker Training

  • Training in the 7 Laws of Success developed by Andre Fluellen.

  • Instruction on storytelling, emotional connection, and speaking for youth audiences.

  • Emphasis on mental health advocacy, mindset transformation, and motivational strategy.

3. Intensive Coaching & Roleplay

  • Live virtual or in-person coaching sessions with seasoned speaker mentors.

  • Practice keynotes delivered in mock school environments with real-time feedback.

  • Mastery of “The Mind Grind”: Meditation, Affirmation, Visualization techniques.

4. School Safety & Boundary Training

  • Mandatory training on safeguarding student boundaries and school policies.

  • No direct student social media interaction or sharing personal phone numbers.

  • Awareness and protocol for identifying red flags (e.g., mental health disclosures).

5. Certification Exam & Approval

  • Final speech review by the Beyond the Game leadership team.

  • Evaluation based on stage presence, clarity, engagement, and relatability.

  • Certification awarded upon excellence in delivery and content alignment.

6. Ongoing Professional Development

  • Quarterly training on emerging mental health trends and speaking techniques.

  • Peer review sessions with fellow certified speakers.

  • Opportunities to grow into keynote roles, mentorship leadership, or program development.

7. Speaker Deployment

  • Certified speakers are booked for school tours, assemblies, mentorship programs, and community outreach.

  • Each appearance includes autographed trading cards, post-event comment card review, and follow-up school resources.

  • Speakers serve as advocates, not just performers — working with schools to echo their standards and inspire transformation.\

We GUARANTEE you will get one of the best speakers you have EVER heard!

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Email

flu@andreflu.com

704-300-9340