S.L.A.M.
Self Confidence - Leadership -Accountability - Mindset
You can have the most talented team but if you lack in these 4 areas, it is very difficult to win consistently. SLAM is a Signature (SEL) Social Emotional Learning Program created to help teams deal with the intangible things off the court so that they don’t interfere with performance on the court/field.
International Speaker and Best Selling Author
Every athlete and coach knows the scoreboard doesn’t always show the real battle. The toughest challenges aren’t just physical—they’re emotional and mental.
Anxiety: Athletes often struggle with the fear of failure, which limits their ability to play with freedom and confidence.
Team Culture: Coaches face the weight of negative attitudes, cliques, and even bullying, which weaken trust and unity.
with Self-Belief: Too many young people doubt their worth, question their identity, and carry losses as labels instead of lessons.
That’s where I come in. When you bring me to your event, you’re not just getting a motivational talk—you’re getting a transformation. My SLAM Signature Program equips athletes, students, and professionals with practical tools to build self-confidence, strengthen emotional intelligence, and create resilient, winning mindsets.
Schools gain empowered students who believe in themselves and uplift their peers. Corporations experience teams that communicate better, embrace challenges as growth opportunities, and foster positive cultures that drive results.
Booking me means investing in long-lasting change: confident leaders, stronger teams, and cultures that know how to win—on the court, in the classroom, and in the workplace.
Meet Sylvia
Sylvia is a fun, energetic international speaker with a powerful presence. With over 23 years of experience of basketball as a National Champion, Multiple Gold Medalist, Head Basketball Coach, and ESPN2 Analyst, she uses her diversity, and skills mastered to ENERGIZE, EMPOWER, & CHALLENGE Student Bodies, Athletic Departments, and Corporations to be their very best.
Top Takeaways
Confidence & Self-Belief Boost
They’ll begin to internalize that they are powerful, worthy, and capable. This kind of transformation is what makes SLAM messages stick beyond just “feel good” moments.
Leadership & Culture Transformation
For organizations (schools, teams, departments) that have a toxic or discouraging culture, your message can help shift mindsets and cultivate a winning culture infused with respect, encouragement, and growth.
Accountability & Clearer Communication
Listeners will walk away knowing how to speak their truth, hold themselves responsible, and own their actions—empowering team unity and personal growth.
Mindset & Resilient Growth
Attendees will learn to see challenges as opportunities and setbacks as lessons, building the resilience to bounce back stronger and keep moving forward with confidence.
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