“Focus on what you can do instead of what you can’t do” Rob Mendez

Meet Coach Rob

Rob Mendez is a motivational speaker, author and football coach who has defied the odds, inspiring people worldwide with his perseverance and passion. Born without arms and legs, Rob embraced his love for football, overcoming physical limitations to become a head coach at the high school level. His journey of resilience and positive attitude has earned him several accolades, including the 2019 ESPY Award for Jimmy V Perseverance. Rob's story is a testament to his belief that ability is determined by willpower, not physical limitations.

  • Tom Brady

    Super Bowl MVP

    “Coach Rob’s journey proves that anything is possible. Always focusing on what be CAN do instead of what can’t do - that is the true meaning of perseverance. Who Says I Can't ? inspires us all to push through the setbacks and never give up on our dreams. Let's all be like Coach Rob and show up everyday for ourselves and those around us."

  • Jimmy Pitaro

    Chairman of ESPN

    “Rob’s entire life embodies the word perseverance, from the time he was born. Rob has had to overcome all the assumptions others had about what he couldn’t do. Yet his confidence and fierce dedication to following his dream of coaching have inspired so many people – both on and off the field."

  • Donald Driver

    Super Bowl Champion

    “No matter where we come from in life, we all face challenges along the way. But faith, family, friends, can mean the difference between failure and success. Coach Rob's story of overcoming adversity to achieve his dreams reminds us of the power we have as individuals to inspire those around us."

  • Kristen Lappas

    Producer/Director, ESPN Films

    "Rob's contagious energy and unwavering relentlessness comes to life in this honest and raw memoir. As the person who spent a full year with Rob, filming his every move for our ESPN documentary, I was shocked at how much more I learned about Rob and his journey from his book, Rob's memoir is a must-read!"

  • Mission

    Coach Rob is committed to spreading a message of resilience, unwavering determination, and the transformative power of gratitude.

    Having navigated life without arms and legs, he truly understands the significance of cherishing our capabilities.

    By coaching football, sharing his book's narrative, and serving as a traveling motivational speaker, Coach Rob aims to ignite a spark of inspiration in individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

Featured on : ESPN - ABC - GMA - NFL Network - Sports Illustrated - People Magazine - The Rachael Ray Show -

Featured on : ESPN - ABC - GMA - NFL Network - Sports Illustrated - People Magazine - The Rachael Ray Show -

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