Ethan Fisher Speaking at UNLV with Backwards Hat
🏆 2023 APCA Speaker of the Year

ONE DECISION CAN
CHANGE EVERYTHING

From Prison to the President's Award, Ethan Fisher's story is the ultimate playbook for resilience in College Athletics.

Simon & SchusterNew York TimesCNNTHE WALL STREET JOURNAL.
As Seen OnEthan Fisher on CNN Headline News

THE FULL STORY

Experience the journey in two parts. From the humor and relatability of the athlete life to the devastating reality of one wrong decision.

Part 1: The Athlete
Part 1 • 7 MinutesAvailable Now

The Athlete & The Setup

Ethan connects with the audience through humor and shared experiences, building the trust necessary for the message to land.

Part 2: The Accident
Part 2 • 3 MinutesAvailable Now

The Accident & Redemption

The moment everything changed. A raw, unfiltered look at the consequences of one decision and the road to redemption.

THE HIDDEN OPPONENT IN COLLEGE SPORTS

Pain Management, Not Partying

WHY ATHLETES REALLY USE

1 in 3

Athletes don't just party; they cope. Trauma, pressure, and physical pain drive substance use. It's not about having fun—it's about numbing the noise.

Athletes Reporting AnxietyRising Annually
  • Trauma Response: Unresolved pain fuels the cycle of addiction.
  • Injury Recovery: Pain management often becomes a gateway.

Anxiety's "Lighter Fluid"

SOCIAL MEDIA & NIL PRESSURE

51%

Of elite athletes struggle with mental health. Social media and NIL are like "lighter fluid" to student-athlete anxiety, amplifying every mistake and critique.

High

Portal Uncertainty

Critical

Need for Support

  • Microscope Effect: Every move is judged by thousands online.
  • Social Isolation: The loneliness of the transfer process.

EQUIP YOUR ATHLETES TO WIN IN LIFE

Don't let your team become a statistic. Bring Ethan Fisher to your campus to share the playbook on resilience, mental toughness, and making the right calls.

BOOK ETHAN FOR YOUR CAMPUS