Bob Holmes
Founder
The One Man Volleyball Team
- Lives in
- Fayetteville, NC
- Phone
- (910) 988-0865
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I have been a motivational speaker for over 20 years, and I am interested in the opportunity to challenge your students or company to Stand Alone & Beat the Odds.
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- ★★★★★
Bob Holmes
Dear Bob, When you came to my school, I was about to end my life. I did not have anything left to do except take up space in everyone's daily lives. I felt useless. I was going to end my life on my birthday, which was coming up on September 26. I had already prepared to hang myself with my own computer cord. It was only a matter of time. But every day I think of how you beat the odds and won against the volleyball team. Now it is my motivation to keep on going. I did not end my life on my birthday. You are my hero Bob. I would like you to share my story with everyone. Just keep motivating. Your Newest Friend, David
- ★★★★★
Bob Holmes
I was planning my death a few nights ago, and prior to meeting you today, I cut my wrist twice Tuesday night. However, I'm not the least bit ashamed to say that I will no longer continue to self-mutilate because of your message. All my life, I've just wanted to meet someone who showed that they truly care whether I'm alive or if I just disappear suddenly. You sir, have shown me that there is hope and staying alive is worth it.
Bob Holmes is a one-man, world record-setting volleyball player who travels across the U.S. and around the world playing exhibition volleyball games against teams of players and speaking to audiences showing them how to “Be a Winner by Beating the Odds. ” To date, Bob has played over 20,000 games of volleyball solo against teams of players and shared his inspirational message to a combined audience of over 6 million people. His game record currently stands at over 19,800 wins – 417 losses.
Bob has also played volleyball solo against teams of professional athletes including: the Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins, Toronto Blue Jays, Buffalo Bills, the Washington Football Team (previously known as the Washington Redskins), and the Baltimore Orioles with Hall of Famer Cal Ripkin… and he’s WON EVERY GAME!
Bob holds the world’s record for having played more games in any sport than any other athlete alive. He was even featured in the Ripley’s Believe It or Not worldwide record book. He has also been featured on ABC News, CBS This Morning, CNN, USA Today, and the Wall Street Journal.
Since 1983, Bob has dedicated his life to helping prevent and deal with teen and adult depression, bullying and suicide. He continues to inspire audiences with his powerful and uplifting message! Countless lives have been impacted, as expressed in thousands of letters he has received. Many have shared that they considered or planned to commit suicide but changed their minds after seeing him play and speak. Others say he helped them understand how to deal with tough circumstances, negative feelings, bullying and depression.
What is even more remarkable about Bob’s story is how he overcame a number of obstacles to achieve all of these feats. Growing up, Bob was not at all athletic and didn’t enjoy sports. In gym class he was often the last one picked to be on a team. Though he had played volleyball in gym class, he never played on a team in middle school, high school, or college. As a boy, Bob was a very shy person and found it difficult to talk to other people.
About Beat Bob
I have been a motivational speaker for over 20 years, and I am interested in the opportunity to challenge your students or company to Stand Alone & Beat the Odds.