Speaking & Leadership · Schools & Youth Organizations

Schools &
Youth Orgs

High-energy assemblies and keynotes for elementary, middle and high schools, Boys & Girls Clubs, PAL and youth sports organizations. Mike brings basketball skits, music and a message students remember long after the bell.

  • Elementary
  • Middle School
  • High School
  • Boys & Girls Clubs
  • PAL
  • Youth Sports Leagues
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Mike Allen addressing a large group of campers on a gym floor
Summer camp huddle
  • 3×National Champion & MVP
  • 3×All-American
  • 3×Coach of the Year
  • 500+Players at the next level
  • 4,000+Athletes mentored
Meet the Speaker

Why schools book Mike

Mike Allen has spent more than 30 years with young people: as a three-time National Champion and MVP, a pro player for 7.5 years, a high school and college coach, and an athletic director. He has coached or mentored more than 4,000 student-athletes.

He speaks to students in their language. Assemblies mix basketball tricks and skits, games, an original song and two original raps with a straight-talk message on character, goals and staying in school.

  • National Champion & MVP3× · Player
  • All-American3× · Player
  • Coach of the Year3× · HS & College
  • Athletic Hall of FameStadium HS · 2025
  • Featured coachSports Illustrated · ESPN
  • DegreeB.S. Youth & Sports Ministry
  • Graduate degreeM.A. Sports Mgmt & Leadership
Featured Messages

Featured messages for students

Every program is tailored to your grade levels, school theme and time slot.

Character

NO Excuses!!

Owning your choices, your effort and your future. Students leave with a simple challenge they can act on the same day.

Grades 3–12
Work Ethic

Hard Work Brings Change

Discipline, preparation and daily habits as the engine of change in the classroom, on the court and at home.

Middle & High School
Goals

Goal Setting: Can I Do That?

A hands-on look at setting goals, tracking them and bouncing back when things don’t go to plan.

All ages

Delivered with music. Mike performs an original song and two original raps as part of his messages, available on request.

Programs & Pricing

Choose your format

All travel-based engagements add travel expenses (flight and hotel). Final pricing depends on date, location and format.

School Assembly

60 minutes

A full show for the whole student body, featuring sports role models who model community involvement and making a difference for others.

  • Basketball skits, tricks and games
  • Singing, dancing and audience participation
  • A message tailored to your school’s needs
$4,500–$7,500+ travel (flight + hotel)

Student Keynote

60 minutes

A focused keynote for a grade level, athletics program, leadership class or youth organization event.

  • Choice of message or topic
  • Customized to your theme or season
  • Q&A available on request
$2,500–$5,000+ travel (flight + hotel)

Parent Night

Let’s Talk Youth Sports

Bring the Let’s Talk Youth Sports series to your parents and athletes: transitions, engagement and the road to high school sports.

  • Live presentation with open Q&A
  • In person or on Zoom
  • Pairs well with a daytime assembly
CustomQuote on request
Topic Library

School & youth topic library

Choose any message below, or ask Mike to build one around your theme.

  • NO Excuses!!
  • Why Should I Stay in School?
  • Goal Setting: Can I Do That?
  • Achieving Against the Odds
  • Reaching Your Highest Potential
  • Staying Focused in a Busy Society
  • Being a Positive Example in Your Community
  • Drugs, Stay Out of My Way
  • Character: Is It Worth It?
  • The Life
  • Making the Most of Your Tomorrow
  • The Battle Nobody Wins
  • Developing Winning Attitudes That Lead to Real Happiness
  • Maintaining Moral Purity
Students filling the bleachers for a school assembly
School assembly
Mike Allen holding a basketball while campers listen
Camp session
Mike Allen speaking to young athletes seated on the floor
Youth camp talk
Take the Message Home

Books by Mike Allen

Add copies for your athletes, coaches or leadership class.

Hard Work Brings Change book cover by Mike AllenComing October 2026
36-Week Sports Devotional Huddle

Hard Work Brings Change

A weekly devotional huddle for student-athletes, coaches and teams. Each week pairs scripture with lessons on discipline, endurance and character on and off the field.

"For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow." James 1:3

Booking

Bring Coach Allen to your stage.

Tell us your audience, date, location and the message you’re interested in. We’ll follow up with availability and a tailored proposal.

  • Organization and audience (age / size)
  • Event date(s) and city
  • Format and preferred message
  • Budget range
Request Booking Info
Call / Text(408) 396-4114
MailPO Box 80132, San Diego, CA 92138
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