ABOUT Their MISSION
Quinton’s mission is to inspire, motivate & touch the hearts of those he speaks to. He teaches the lessons he has learned from sports, life experiences & his own shortcomings to help those searching for the answers. He is driven to equip the youth with the tools they need to navigate life & find purpose in this unpredictable world. Quinton is a walking example of one who has endured great challenges, change & vulnerability— together he & his father share their stories on mental & physical health as well as providing hope to those who are struggling in this life. Mark has over 40 years of coaching and motivational speaking experience. He graduated with an M.D. in Psychology from Boston University and jumped straight into coaching college hoops. He hopes to share what he has learned during those years, but also what he learned from being a parent who has watched his child struggle. He strives to connect with young people to help guide them through life, and to reach parents to help them set their children up for success. Through experiencing the guilt, shame, and weight of responsibility, Mark wishes to enforce a positive view on self discovery through adversity. This “road less traveled” assists all of us to embrace life’s inevitable challenges and the human experience.
ORIGIN STORY
Quinton battled against a lot of challenges at an early age, at 13 his mother developed early-onset dementia & began to lose her memory. Struggling with his physical & mental health, Quinton attempted to take his own life at the age of 15. Since that moment, his father saved him, and they have built a beloved bond that can never be broken as they continue to live for one another. Soon to graduate high school, Quinton lost his mother at the age of 53 & carried the loss into his first semester of college. Continuing his career on the court he endured hardships & tried to find himself within the game. In hopes of doing so, he suffered an injury that would later lead him to his calling. A game that was once an escape for him later became an endless amount of lessons & stories waiting to be told. Quinton began soul-searching & discovered who he was off the court with the help of his father. With over 40 years of experience as a high school basketball coach & motivational speaker, Quinton followed the footsteps of his hero. They decided to start speaking as a team because they offer a unique dual perspective on the new and old challenges in society. They now have the privilege of sharing their story based in New England, but also all over the United States.
