Michael "Pinball" Clemons
CFL Legend & Toronto Argonauts Vice-Chairman
Michael "Pinball" Clemons, the CFL's all-time all purpose yardage leader and former running back of the Toronto Arognauts is renowned as one of pro football's most electrifying players. However, it is his exceptional character, in addition to his outstanding athletic abilities, which has made him the remarkable fan favourite he is throughout Canada. Pinball's tireless community involvement and participation in countless charitable causes exemplify the qualities he possesses, which are so rarely found in today's professional athletes.
He has used his superb leadership and communication skills in his former roles of Coach and President and CEO of the Toronto Argonauts - and now as the vice-chairman of the franchise. In 2001, Clemons was honoured with the Order of Ontario, and he was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2008.
Pinball's presentations are at once captivating and empowering, and clearly demonstrate the capabilities of teamwork. At only 5 foot 6 inches and 160 pounds, he also inspires his audiences by illustrating what is possible and what it means to beat the odds.
Michael Clemons communicates his heartfelt stories with a passionate spirit and his patented, contagious smile. Organizations respond to his presentations with rave reviews, overwhelming enthusiasm and, standing ovations.
ALL HEART
Michael "Pinball" Clemons' football career was characterized by incredible perseverance and great skill. He succeeded while others predicted failure, gave more when less would have been satisfactory. This presentation, All Heart, is the story of a young man guided by fierce determination. Clemons tells how his upbringing has shaped him, how his steadfast faith has always guided him, and how his commitment to his team and his community is much more than just a professional veneer, but a deeply held feeling of true spirit and belonging.
THE IMPORTANCE OF TEAMWORK
Drawing on his own life and storied career, Michael "Pinball" Clemons shows us how people can overcome obstacles and achieve success. Discussing leadership and demonstrating what it means to beat the odds, his moving and inspirational talk shows us much about personal perseverance and the importance of teamwork, which is relevant to any industry.
WINNING AGAINST THE ODDS
At only 5 feet 6 inches and 170 pounds, Michael "Pinball" Clemons inspires his audiences by illustrating what is possible and what it means to beat the odds. In this moving talk, he shares some heartfelt stories with his passionate spirit and his patented contagious smile. Corporations, associations and youth groups continue to respond to this presentation with rave reviews and overwhelming enthusiasm.
Michael "Pinball" Clemons is directly represented by K&M Productions for speaking engagements. For more information and booking Michael "Pinball" Clemons, simply contact us. (Very serious, booking-related inquiries only, please.)
We have had several speakers over the past two years, but you are the best! Your passion, energy, humility and great sense of humour really resonated with the group! I know they left the room pumped!
–CIBC
We have had several speakers over the past two years, but you are the best! Your passion, energy, humility and great sense of humour really resonated with the group! I know they left the room pumped!
–CIBC
Just superb! He did an excellent job at tying in our sales training with coaching. In addition, he was EXTREMELY motivational.
–Bell Mobility
In short, Pinballl was terrific! The presentation was high energy entertainment for all participants, including those who are not sports or football fans. He truly is an engaging speaker - he did a tremendous job of "weaving in" the information about Allstate that we'd provided for him. He used our conference theme, corporate data/statistics, information about our President, etc. He also got the audience involved, which made a big difference.
–Allstate Insurance Corp.
Pinball was enthusiastic, humorous and presented a very human side to not only his own career and life but to business and getting the job done. The feedback from our staff was excellent...he got his message across while thoroughly entertaining the audience.
–RBC
Thanks for the opportunity to have Mike Clemons come and speak to our team. He was simply amazing! I knew he would be a very inspirational speaker to have join us for this meeting and I am so pleased he was able to help us out.
–Hoffmann - La Roche Ltd.
Mike is a dynamic, personable and empathetic individual who conveys a message of passion, commitment and perseverance. His message and his delivery hit the mark with our employees.
–Policy Management Systems Canada
