Jim Morris’ Cinderella story is testimony to the power of dreams and their ability to inspire and transform human life. Jim’s incredible life story became the Disney blockbuster film, “The Rookie,” starring Dennis Quaid. Originally a top prospect, Jim’s career in baseball was derailed by injuries and immaturity at the age of 24. He got married, raised a family and eventually became a high school physics teacher and baseball coach in southwest Texas. At the age of 35, Jim Morris made a bet with his struggling high school baseball team: If they won the district championship, then he would go try out for a major league team. Miraculously, his team won the district championship and Jim went to a tryout, where he threw twelve consecutive pitches at 98 mph. Three months later, Jim Morris realized his long-lost dream of becoming a major league player when he struck out All Star Royce Clayton in his first major league appearance in front of family and friends back in Texas. Jim Morris is a polished public speaker and uses his story in combination with the goals of his customer to inspire and motivate. Imagine having Tom Hanks over at your house for a cup of coffee. That’s what it’s like having Jim Morris speak with your group. Jim Morris also has a great sense of humor that will make your group laugh and inspire them at the same time. Titles Never Give Up on a Dream Finding a Mentor and Becoming a Leader Taking Advantage of Second Chances Remembering Who You Are Keeping Your Promises Learning How to Laugh at Yourself Topics Sports, Motivation, Success, Celebrity Click topic above to see more speakers on that topic Speaker's Asking Fee Range $15,000 or more Click on fee range to see more speakers. This is the starting keynote fee range - other programs may be higher. State TX Click on state above to see more speakers from that state. Fees The fee range quoted means the speaker's fee starts somewhere within that range. Note that speaker's fees are subject to change and some speakers may have special fee quotes.