PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
- President of Mike Schlappi Communications which provides
motivational speaking and inspirational multimedia products for businesses
and organizations.
- Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) from the National Speakers Association.
A designation awarded to less than 3% of professional speakers.
- Member of the Board of Trustees for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games
in Salt Lake City.
- Author of two inspirational books, "Bulletproof
Principles for Personal Success" and "Motivational Leaders".
- Life story featured in the award winning video, "If
You Can't Stand Up, Stand Out."
- Founder and director of the Wheelchair Sports Foundation, providing sports and recreation opportunities for disabled athletes.
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
- Four-Time Paralympic Medalist in USA Men's Wheelchair Basketball
- Two-Time World Champion in Wheelchair Basketball
- Olympic Torch Bearer for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games and Monoco
Placard Bearer for
Opening Ceremonies (see picture).
- Honored by the State of Utah as one of its Top 50 Athletes
of the Century.
- Mike is the only wheelchair basketball player in
the USA to be a member of the past four Paralympic teams.
- Mike
was honored by his peers as a member of the all-world wheelchair
basketball team.
- Mike is also a tennis champion, winning
the U.S. Open in the "A" Division in 1990 and 1994.
- Masters Degree in Business Administration and Health Care from
Arizona State University.
- Undergraduate Degree in Finance from Brigham Young University.
- Attended
Brigham Young University on a leadership scholarship.
- Past Student Body President of Mountain View High School.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
- American Medical Association's Special People Award
- SGMA (Sporting Goods Manufacturer of America) Heroes Award
- Eagle Scout
- Utah State Victory Award Recipient
- Captain James E. Ure Sportsmanship Award
- Golden Key Athlete of the Year Award
FAMILY MAN
Mike and his wife Tami are the proud parents of five children and currently reside in Draper, Utah. They enjoy hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, camping and being together as a family.
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