Susan Summons- Motivational doctor
Susan Summons, an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker, sports educator, hall of fame coach and player, professor, master teacher, actress and author. Recently, Susan became the first community college sports educator and first community college professor in this venue to recently be named one of the “TOP 100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America” as presented by the Institute for International Sport, “a brilliant speaker and motivator”announced the Institute. Summons selection places her in the company of other notable sports celebrities as Tiger Woods, Alonzo Mourning, John Wooden, Phil Jackson, Billie Jean King, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Bob Costas., C. Vivian Stringer, Pat Head Summit and Dr. Harry Edwards. Susan Summons, an associate professor in Biology Health & Wellness Department and Social Science Dept. at Miami Dade College-Kendall is also the Head Women’s Basketball Coach who often teaches student life skills and boast a 93% graduation and placement rate of students to the university level, one of the highest in the nation. Susan is an electric, talented, energetic, powerful, entertaining and charismatic speaker. Susan Summons was selected one of 25 distinguished individuals from the fields of coaching, psychology, health & wellness, radio announcers, sports, and education to serve as one of the National Experts Panelist on The Center For Sports Parenting Board at the Institute for International Sports.
Ms. Summons has appeared on television shows including the popular NBC South Florida Today Show, NBA Entertainment “Inside Stuff”, NBC Channel 6 Morning Show, and WLRN and most this summer of 2010 finished filming a television reality show, “Work of Genius” soon to air on FOX Network produced and directed by movie mogul and producer, Gino Cabanas. Susan has been interviewed on radio shows including,
Susan is often described by her colleagues as “an electric inspirational motivator and trainer”. “Her voice motivates you to get up and take action”. Susan is a Master Teacher who coaches, inspires and motivates at all levels of success. Susan became the first African American woman at the community college level to serve as an Assistant Coach for the U.S. Olympic Sports Festival Team(Bronze Medal), a Floor Coach at the USA World Championship Trials, and an Assistant Coach for the USA National European Select Team Tour(Tel Aviv,
Susan Summons’ “eloquent and inspirational message should be heard by as many student athletes, coaches, and parents as possible, the Institute announced at the World Scholar Athlete Games in 2006.” A pioneer in the first Women’s Professional Basketball League, the WBL, for New England Gulls. Susan is the founder of www.susanspeaksandcoaches.com, which provides services as a motivational speaker, speech writer, radio host, and success coach. She also directs and host one of
Susan dazzles ,connects, empowers her audiences using anecdotes, music and her life experiences. Her professional charismatic, electric, fun and entertaining approach creates a comfortable atmosphere that motivates her audience to find the winner within.