Matt McCue tells a tale about himself, two coaches and a wise mother. And you can feel the sweat dripping off the words as the story takes its course. Like those great songs that travel from generation to generation, his words are simple and memorable. "An Honorable Run" is not about stats, times and medals, but rather soul, determination and passion. McCue's journey from high school to college runs tomorrow's dreams to the present. 

    The story takes a lonely trail and makes it full with insight and humility.  McCue speaks for the young men and women chasing their dreams on the prairies, in small towns and on our forgotten urban streets. 

   In his presentation, Matt
Shares the thrills of reaching for a goal
Embraces the role of the underdog
Explores the value of perseverance
Uncovers the real definition of success 

    The coming of age message is as applicable on the ball fields as it is in the classroom, as necessary to hear for those pulling up the rear as it is for those leading the pack, and as welcome by the teachers and parents as it is the students. 


What people are saying

    "The teachers and administration absolutely loved it.  Matt's message is one we preach day in and day out - hard work pays off.  To hear this from an outsider who is pursuing something that the students can clearly understand and relate to was worth more than we could measure.  We would do it again in a heartbeat.  The book club, the speech Matt gave, the visit ...it was unbelievable." 

David Tiefenthaler, Slinger Middle School, Wisconsin

To learn more about Matt's presentation, contact him.