From Pro Athlete To Coach!
Barden "Diino" Adams has a unique story as he went from the worst jumper at Univ of Kansas to #1 in the NCAA for Track & Field! He battled career ending injuries, challenges and setbacks but managed to stay motivated to become a 4x All American! As a pro track athlete, he coached HIMSELF to a 4th place finish at USA Championships! It takes extreme discipline, focus and faith to wake up everyday and practice on your own without any help! Diino started his coaching career after USA's and won a conference championship as a D1 Track Coach at Grand Canyon University in 2025! He currently travels the US motivating students, teachers and athletes to chase their dreams!
BOOK DIINO TO SPEAK!
Motivational Speech Topics Can Include:
-> Mental Health Awareness: Diino provides kids with the tools to recognize their emotions, reduce stress, and seek help when needed! Through relatable stories and interactive discussions, he encourages students to create a supportive atmosphere, enabling them to thrive both socially and academically!
-> Personal Development: This is a journey! With Diino's experience as a 4x All American and 10x All Big 12 track athlete, he shares how discipline, resilience, and goal setting can lead to personal success. He guides students in identifying their strengths, overcoming obstacles, and setting actionable goals that will propel them towards their dreams, both in sports and life.
-> Career Development: As a former D1 coach and pro athlete, Diino knows the importance of preparing for the future! His talks help students explore various career paths, understand the skills required to succeed, and build connections through networking. He emphasizes the importance of transferable skills learned in sports, such as teamwork, leadership, and perseverance. Together, he will discuss how these skills can apply to a vast range of careers, empowering students to envision their future.
-> Life Skills For Adolescents: Life skills are crucial for independence and success in adulthood. Diino focuses on key skills such as time management and effective communication! Drawing from his coaching experience, he teaches students how to set priorities, make informed decisions and adapt to challenges. With interactive activities and relatable examples, he helps students understand the importance of these skills and how they can apply them daily.
DONT DO THIS ON YOUR OWN ANYMORE!
You can chase your dreams ON YOUR OWN or choose to work with Diino who actually lived multiple of his dreams since he was 17 years old! Diino has sponsored high schools, taught ethnic studies as a high school teacher for LAUSD, worked as a promoter for MGM Grand in Las Vegas, grown his social media to over 30 thousand followers, walked in fashion shows, ran track on ESPN + NBC, won conference championships as a Division 1 track coach at 28, graduated from University of Kansas, traveled the US moving to 8 different cities in 8 years while speaking at multiple schools, created his own app and clothing brand! If there is anyone who can motivate you, its DIINO!
