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INSPIRING LEADERS. TRANSFORMING TEAMS.

Coach Aaron Locks

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Founder & CEO Aaron Locks

Looking for a dynamic and engaging speaker to motivate your audience? Aaron Locks delivers powerful, inspiring presentations both in-person and via Zoom. His energetic speaking style captivates audiences, blending real-world stories with actionable insights that drive personal and professional growth.

Whether you’re hosting a conference, corporate event, webinar, or leadership seminar, Aaron’s expertise will leave a lasting impact.

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“Aaron’s knowledge, enthusiasm, and experience made our summer training kick off a success. His talk.teach,PLAY! session was flexible, relevant, and impactful for both new and veteran staff. Thank you, Aaron!”

JODI F., RECREATION SUPERVISOR , REDWOOD CITY, CA

I had the chance to attend the Novato Little League baseball coaching clinic with the National Academy of Athletics. What an eye-opener! The baseball-specific information was great, but the info on working with today’s kids, engaging the parents, and coaching philosophy was what really hit home with me.

JUSTIN G., PARENT, VOLUNTEER COACH, NOVATO, CA

EXAMPLE TOPICS

  • IN-SOURCING VS. OUTSOURCING: RISK VS. REWARD
    Objective: Decide when to in-source or outsource.
    Takeaways: Manage contractors, optimize resources, and make strategic decisions.
  • THE ADULT IN THE ROOM
    Objective: Lead with confidence and inspire teams.
    Takeaways: Balance leadership styles, command respect, and build trust.
  • MAXIMIZING ENGAGEMENT FROM PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
    Objective: Boost productivity in part-time staff.
    Takeaways: Motivate, retain, and foster aconnected, high-performing team.
  • STAYING POSITIVE IN CHALLENGING TIMES
    Objective: Build resilience and stay optimistic.
    Takeaways: Develop a growth mindset and turn challenges into growth.
  • THE POWER OF PURPOSE
    Objective: Align work with personal goals.
    Takeaways: Boost motivation, productivity, andjob satisfaction through purpose.
  • EMPOWERING COACHES WHILE ENGAGING KIDS
    Objective: Help parents support kids in sports.
    Takeaways: Inspire passion, teach skills, and strengthen bonds through coaching.

talk teach play logotalk.teach.PLAY!® is the trademarked teaching method of the National Academy of Athletics.  Founder & CEO Aaron Locks developed the teaching method after working with legendary basketball coach John Wooden and other very successful coaches and leaders in sports. He realized that there needs to be a formula that allows kids the opportunity to understand the concepts of what they’re going to learn, practice those skills through drills, and then have them use those skills when they PLAY! Today, kids have a very short attention span. By using cycles of a maximum of 15 minutes, they don’t have a chance to get bored; they stay engaged, remember the skills they learned, and ultimately have more fun!

talk.teach.PLAY!® Productions

Our talk.teach.PLAY!® interviews and shorts were developed to bring other youth sports experts together to share valuable information with parents, coaches, and others passionate about kids’ health and fitness. We encourage youth sports parents to learn from experts on how to support their young athletes best.