What are people saying?

WOW! From beginning to end Missy was fabulous to work with! We planned a professional development day with our coaches that was extremely well received and beneficial. Coaches were engaged and participating more than I have seen from some of them in years. You could see the wheels spinning as Missy talked about current issues and topics. She brought personal struggles, triumphs, and stories into our workshop while bringing the coaches out of their shell. I would highly recommend Missy to present at any Professional Development Day! We are planning to have her meet with our female teams to discuss "Crushing the Inner Critic" which I think will be just as beneficial to our athletes!

-Jason Brown, Athletic Director, Carthage Central School District

Tonight we had an amazing & valuable zoom workshop (Crush the Inner Critic) with Missy West & my high school girls varsity volleyball team. She really hits on important topics that student-athletes can use to be successful on & off the court. We talked about ways to be empathetic towards your teammates, focusing on self-care, positive talk, focusing on the next play, how our body language affects teammates, growth mindset, tools to work through our fears & doubts and so much more! I had numerous girls reach out to me after the workshop saying "thank you for putting this together, I learned a lot!" I am excited to use the tools we learned with Missy in everyday practice & games to not only help our team but our athletes be successful in season & for the rest of their lives. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND reaching out to Missy & talking with her to set up a zoom workshop with your teams! :-)

-Alyssa Sidmore, Volleyball Coach, Indian River High School, NY

I cannot say enough about working with Missy West. Not only is she a charismatic, engaging speaker who knows how to hold the attention of the room, she is an ultimate professional. Her ability to understand her audience and deliver both a relatable and inspirational message is outstanding. I look forward to working with Missy on more engagement opportunities and would highly recommend her as a professional speaker for your next event.

-Lindsay Atkinson, Director of Sports Communication Associate-NFHS

Missy West knows how to grab an audience! She delivers a message of resilience that resonates at the deepest level. She is more than an inspiration. Missy is a guiding light of how to keep going through the toughest times. Hire Missy to speak at your event and watch your audience become fully engaged!

-Anne Marie Anderson, Emmy Award Winning Sports Broadcaster - ESPN, BIG 10 Network

I have been planning/attending conferences for 20+ years and have seen many speakers in that time. I would consider Missy West as an up-and-comer that should be on everyone’s radar. Her story and charisma kept our attendees engaged and left them with a feeling of wanting even more. She has an inspiring message that will captivate and energize an audience to take on any task. I would highly recommend Missy for your next conference.

-Mark Koski, Chief Marketing Officer, NFHS

“I had the privilege of working with Missy twice in 2022 – virtually for the NFHS Better Together: Women and Sport Leadership Virtual Summit and in-person at the 103rd NFHS Summer Meeting. In both capacities as a speaker, Missy was engaging and charismatic. Her high-energy translates to the audience she is speaking to, no matter the capacity. Missy sought out guidance as to her speaking points to customize her presentation to our audience, which was a welcome aspect of working with her. I would recommend Missy as a keynote and look to continue our work in the future!”

-Shane Monaghan, Assistant Director of Marketing and Events at National Federation of State High School Associations

“Missy West is the ultimate professional. She is an intelligent, hardworking, enthusiastic, and passionate speaker. Missy delivered her story to an attentive audience consisting of two women’s high school soccer teams as well as a girl’s youth soccer travel club. Her message of perseverance and determination when dealing with obstacles as a competitor absolutely resonated with our girls. She was able to immediately connect with our student athletes on an emotional and intellectual level, and they remained engaged and participatory during the entire session. I can also confidently say that not only did the athletes benefit from this event, this was an incredible experience for the coaches and parents as well. Missy is such a positive and engaging speaker which allowed the young athletes to ask questions about failing, balancing personal life, and even communicating with their parents. She provided the girls with numerous tools regarding being a better student, athlete, and teammate, but more importantly on self-care and self-confidence in all aspects of life. Youth sports is a billion-dollar industry, which often de-prioritizes the well-being of the athlete. We should consider ourselves lucky that someone as passionate, capable and relatable as Missy has chosen to be a leader in this field. I am confident that through her work she will guide these athletes, their coaches and their parents as they navigate the often problematic and toxic environment of youth sports. I wholeheartedly endorse Missy West to inspire any level of student athletes!”

-Todd Taylor, National Peer Support Program Manager, ICE Employee Resilience Unit at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Youth Coach, Sport Parent

“Missy is extremely knowledgeable and charismatic. Her experience as a college athlete and pro athlete helps her present amazing sessions to help hs student-athletes, parents, and coaches. Having been in the sports industry for over 20 years, she is one of the best of the best to speak on leadership, teamwork, attitude, and making an impact through sports! Hire her for your next sports or even business event to deliver an amazing keynote or ongoing training program. Highly recommend!”

Renee Lopez, Author, Speaker, Trainer and Coach - Book: Looking for a Full Ride; An Insiders Recruiting Guide

“I had the pleasure of working with Missy as a guest on my podcast; she's definitely someone who I want my daughters (I have 4!) and my high school players to see as an example of how to let the power of sports help them find their way in this world. I had the opportunity to research her and understand her story, and the privilege to talk with her on the show and ask pointed questions, get some very honest and thoughtful reposes that reflected on her life, and I learned how to help others be happier in all they do through Missy. I'm very glad she's decided to make Her Story a part of others' lives.”

-Dave Briglio, Women’s Sports Advocacy, Coach & Player Leadership Trainer, Radio-Host , Coach, Speaker

“I saw that Missy West was going to be in the North Country and I knew it would be a great opportunity for our athletes and community.  As a coach and an athlete I know the benefit of sport, however to have the message presented by someone with as many accolades as Missy speaks volumes.  She is very down to earth and her message to athletes, parents and coaches was spot on. So much so, my administration wants her to return to present to our entire student body during the school day and to parents in the evening.  Missy's presentation relates to aspects of life, not just sports.  My basketball team has been referencing her presentation since the day she came.  She is truly passionate about her message and purpose.  This is evident as she stayed to sign autographs, take pictures, and talk with each and every person, regardless of the time on the clock.  Missy is a remarkable person.  I would highly recommend any community to have Missy speak, and I look forward to when she returns to mine.”

-Jane Connors - Central Valley Academy - Varsity W. Basketball Coach, Physical Education Teacher

“The Benefits of Sport - Beyond the Game” is both inspirational and enlightening! She is able to motivate athletes, young and old, to always put forth their best physical effort.  A strong moral character for all individuals engaging in and supporting sports programs is also distinctly reinforced through Coach West’s words.  Missy West is a prime example of do as I say AND do as I have done! Grit is great!!”

-Amy Billings - Parent of an Athlete - Central Valley Academy

“Each year at the induction ceremony of the National High School Hall of Fame, one individual is selected to deliver an acceptance speech on behalf of the class to close the event. At the 2017 induction ceremony in Providence, Rhode Island, Missy West was chosen to handle those duties and received a standing ovation from the nearly 1,000 people in attendance. Of the 23 individuals who have delivered these speeches over the years, Missy was hands-down one of the best. She won rave reviews from the attendees because of her energy and her passion for high school sports. Her delivery of the message was outstanding because she is an excellent speaker, but the emotion and feelings in her speech were even more compelling because she was sharing her experiences about the most important time in her life – playing sports in high school. Missy truly hit a home run in delivering the acceptance speech at the 2017 induction ceremony of the National High School Hall of Fame.”

-Bruce Howard, Director, National High School Hall of Fame

“I had the opportunity to hear Missy West speak at the National High School Hall of Fame Ceremony in July. I have produced this event for 20 plus years and she was definitely one of the best speakers I have ever heard. She was chosen to represent her induction class and what a choice it was. She delivered one of the most powerful speeches every witnessed at the event. Being able to speak through life lessons and experiences set her apart. She has played at the highest levels and she was able to bring all those experiences to her talk. She truly gets it, I hope you take the time to talk to Missy and understand her level of desire to give back and make a difference for all student athletes coaches and parents. When they chose Missy they truly made the right choice as she hit it out of the park! Take a chance with Missy you will not regret it!”

-Rick Waggener, Producer, Editor, Director, Large Scale Production Events

“Missy West's presentation was exactly the message that student athletes and parents need to hear.  A lot of life lessons can be learned through sports and every situation is not always going to go your way, and that is OK.  The message she delivered was so powerful, and meaningful.  It should be a requirement for all student athletes and parents to hear prior to every season.  We live in a time where many individuals feel they deserve that right to play, or start, simply because of they are a senior or they have been involved for so long.  The message about work ethic and working for what you want is so powerful.  So much could be taken away from this presentation, and athletics should not be what anyone focuses there attention on when they walk out of this presentation.  The focus should be on how to be the best individual they can be.  Bottom line, be a great individual, and the rest will fall in to place with hard work and dedication.” 

-Richard Keeler - Principal, Central Valley Academy, Illion NY

"The Florida High School Athletic Association was looking for a dynamic speaker and Master of Ceremonies for our annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Missy West answered our call and we were thrilled to have her lead this important event with poise, enthusiasm, grace and professionalism."

-George D. Tomyn, Executive Director-Florida High School Athletic Association