Eric Bailey
South Central Los Angeles is one of the toughest neighborhoods
in America. At the age of 10 Eric was told that he would die on
those very streets. Born with a devastating bone disease in both
knees, with no access to advanced medical services to correct the
problem, he faced incredible odds to elevate himself to a brighter
future. Each day he was forced to deal with racism, drug infested
surroundings, gang violence, low socio-economic conditions, and
a tough school system.
The turning point came at age 14 when Eric began to plan his future.
Not by saying, but by doing. Eric trained every morning and studied
every evening. He tried out for the school basketball team and went
on to take his team to its first and only state championship.
Eric planned, was persistent, and had passion. As a result of those
three ingredients he received a basketball scholarship to Boise
State University and graduated with a bachelor in marketing and
communications.
In 1982 Eric moved to Australia to play basketball in the National
Basketball League. He played with the Hobart Devils, Melbourne Tigers,
and Gold Coast Rollers. During that time he worked in many customer
driven businesses such as sales, promotions, fitness, media, marketing,
basketball coaching, and health industries.
After retiring from basketball Eric decided to direct his passion
into motivating and activating people. One of his first roles was
to host the NBA ALL STAR Weekend Jam Session, becoming the first
person to be brought in from outside the USA. At this particular
event he was able to combine his communication skills, marketing,
sport, and energy to actively energise more than 100,000 people
over a three day weekend.
Eric Bailey is now one of the most sought after motivational speakers
in the world and has worked hand in hand with the big names of sport
and entertainment. His story will move you, his determination will
motivate you and his success will inspire you.
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