Testimonials
After meeting Joe Rhea we knew that his message and ability to connect with young people was too valuable to keep just to our football players. Rather, we chose to have him present his amazing story of overcoming physical and psychological strategies to our entire student body.
His ability to captivate an auditorium full of 14-18 years olds, while not surprising to me, was awesome to witness. In today’s short attention span world his ability to hold his audience captive to every story and life lesson that came from his message is wonderful.
SAM KNOPIK / HEAD FOOTBALL COACH / PEMBROKE HILL
As Joe began telling his story and the stories of others he has come into contact with, our student-athletes were completely captivated. I have never seen such a quiet yet intrigued group of 300 plus student-athletes. As the chair for our drug and alcohol education in the athletic department, I arrange for speakers on a regular basis. I can honestly say that Joe has been one of the most powerful speakers that I have seen.
MURPHY GRANT / ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR / KU
"Our staff and team were touched by your story and by your inspirational message. Your story is a shinning example that serves as a reminder to all of us to welcome every day with the belief and desire to make a difference, and to focus our efforts on being the best that we can be."
BILL SELF / HEAD COACH / KU MEN'S BASKETBALL
"The story you told of Frank White made me yearn for a day when I can brighten a kids life if only a fraction as much as Frank was able to with you. Neither of my goals have been reached yet, so today, when you were delivering your message, I had to experience my second goal vicariously through you."
CHRIS HAYES / KANSAS CITY ROYALS
"Thanks for your OUTSTANDING presentation. I heard today that last night may well have been the best annual meeting that Tri-County has had! We brought you back for a second time because you have a very compelling story, and you couldn't do it justice in the 20 minutes that you were allotted last year."
TOM CRANSHAW / CEO / TRI-COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH