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Opening Session Keynote Speaker: Josh Robinson


Josh Robinson

Percussionist | Teacher | Speaker

Josh Robinson Drums


Nourishing Inner Peace through Hitting Things

Josh Robinson is a professional percussionist, teaching artist, and drum facilitator. For the past 20 years he has used his skills, expertise, and life experience to share drumming and the many gifts it brings with thousands of people each year around the country.

Josh's approach is personal, passionate, creative, and intentional. He will collaborate with the Pocono Mountain School District Pep Band during the keynote address, bringing a local student connection to his inspiring presentation. 

Josh creates an atmosphere for stress relief, community/connection building, communication, and fun through music.

Thursday Lunch Keynote Speaker: Randy Detrick


Randy Detrick

Speaker | Energizer | Motivator

Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery

Mission Statement: To Add Value to Others with a Message of Hope and Encouragement to Pursue Your Purpose

Randy Detrick's enthusiastic presentation strives to bring a message of hope, trust, and excitement for life. He brings energy and invincible determination that leaves audiences motivated to pursue their dreams.

Closing Session Keynote Speaker: Lance Allred


Lance Allred

First d/Deaf Player in NBA History

Speaker | Author | Coach

Perseverance. Leadership. Grit.

Using his life experiences, Lance Allred seeks to inspire of a culture of courage and grit in companies and schools. Allred is legally deaf with 80% hearing loss from RH complications at birth, he was born and raised in a polygamist commune in rural Montana before his family left at the age of 13, and he began playing basketball in 8th grade as a way of adjusting to his new environment.

Through powerful stories and anecdotes, Allred's keynote highlights his 5 Principles of Perseverance in telling how he achieved becoming the first deaf player in NBA history: 

  • Accountability
  • Integrity
  • Compassion
  • Discomfort
  • A Leaders in Your Own Life

Allred is now duplicating his approach to work on his next "unattainable goal."

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