“Thank you for coming to Erie, Pennsylvania and to Roosevelt Middle School.  Our students and faculty are still talking about your message and your words. After you left, students went into small group discussions, and the teachers reported that students heard and understood what you were saying.”

Ina Fisher-Principal

Roosevelt Middle School

Erie, PA

Students today are bombarded with negative images that do not support their academic or personal goals.  Coach D often likes to say we are in a “relationship war” with negative influences.  One of the primary ways to connect with today’s youth is to use the power of motivation to inspire them towards excellence.  Coach D created the nationally recognized HYPE (Helping Youth Pursue Excellence) Program through HYPE has personally helped thousands of young people overcome obstacles to academic and personal success.  If you are planning a student assembly, workshop, forum or student leadership event, CLICK HERE to book Coach D to conduct a speech or training program for your school, school district or organization or association. 

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The Purpose Living Teen-Passion Mapping™ Seminars and Assemblies-CLICK HERE for detailed information on speeches, seminars and scheduling an event at your location.

It Can Be Done!

What is it that you want to do but think that you can’t? What self-perceived limitations do you have and why? The way you see yourself impacts your future and the future of those in your sphere of influence. A young person who places no limitations on them self transfers that to others. When a young person can connect the choices they make, their personal growth and their academic learning to their dreams, passion and ambitions, they begin to think beyond themselves. Students will be inspired to dream big dreams and to look at life’s challenges and say, “It can be done!”

Be Your Best For The Test

State testing can be a nervous time for students.  Fears and anxieties can limit the mental acuity needed to succeed on a test.  Darrell “Coach D” Andrews will inspire your students to do their best as a group during test taking time.  By helping students understand the significance of measuring their academic progress, Coach D will help students see the test as a measuring tool for success instead of a challenging time during the school year.

Four Keys to Effective Leadership

A student leader’s ability to succeed is directly related to their ability to grow as a leader. What are the four skills that every leader must possess to get the commitment and passion of their team? This presentation will reveal the characteristics of outstanding leaders so that your students can develop the leading edge. They will learn strategies which will improve their personal leadership effectiveness and unlock their leadership potential.

Five Garbage Bags and a Dream

This presentation is based on Coach D’s inspirational signature story of pursuing his ambition to go to college. Your students will be excited and gain insight into the importance of a college education. In this presentation, he will share how to have the confidence to go to the next level in their life. Students will be equipped to confront fear and other barriers that keep them from moving forward. They will be prepared to succeed in school and develop the attitude needed to propel them into a college education.

Darrell “Coach D” Andrews Conducting Student Assembly at Thomas Edison Charter School.