"Mighty Mike" Simmel has been on a roller coaster ride in life and he will take you and your audience on a journey through the ups and downs of living his dreams despite his many obstacles. Your audience will be amazed when they learn that Mike is a person living with epilepsy. As a young child, they will also learn that Mike could not skip or hop on one leg, was debilitated to special-ed gym class, only then to now see him perform dazzling multi-basketball handling tricks that has made him a successful player on the circuit for the Harlem Wizards basketball team and at high profile events! The Mighty Mike message is that “everyone has an inner talent and we must find that talent, maximize it to its fullest potential and make a positive impact on the world.” Mike's message will show how to lead and persevere through adversity. He will show each and every child how to reach their dreams and overcome adversity in their individual everyday lives! The 45-60 minute long program will condense an interactive basketball show with the themes of goal setting, anti-bullying, confidence building, healthy living and disability awareness. Your audience will learn that self-belief and determination can turn debilitating effects of failure into success. The lessons will show each child that no matter what adversity they may face they can use that as a positive outlet and reach toward a better tomorrow. Mike's teaching will combine both the substance and style that has made him very successful speaking at events for the Epilepsy Foundation of America and its many affiliates, National Pharmaceutical Companies, various school programs, The Boys Scouts, Special Olympics, and at top colleges on the summer basketball camp circuit. Everyone will feel motivated with the purpose to accomplish something positive in and out of the classroom. If your audience loves music, fun, sports and high energy, this is definitely the program for you!