Melvin Adams knows first-hand how to achieve great things despite difficult circumstances.

Even though he is only 5’8”, he became a two-time NCAA All-American basketball player, professional basketball competitor, and a member of the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters. In this dynamic presentation, Melvin delivers a timely message mixed with comedy, powerful stories that connect, and a practical message that sticks.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
R: Remembering where we’ve come from
E: Expect and get excited about change
S: Start each day with the mindset to win and overcome
E: Every day is a new day to make a change
T: Time to take action on your goals

Melvin Adams grew up in poverty and with an abusive father in Houston, Texas. He was challenged early on with extremely negative circumstances. However, he dreamed of playing professional basketball. One coach told Melvin that he’d never play professional basketball because of his height. Melvin chose not to let those words dictate his future. He chose not to let any disadvantages stop him. He chose success. He out-trained his competitors and inspired his college teammates to always aim for more as well. As an underdog who went on to become a professional basketball player, Melvin asks audiences, “Imagine what you can do?” Today, he encourages and entertains audiences and demonstrates how they can achieve their dreams no matter the circumstances they face.