Keith Mercer

“We weren’t born to be average”

Educator -

Professional Speaker -

Leadership Program -

Community Outreach -

Athletic Training -

Mentality Expert -

501 (c)(3) Non Profit -

Educator - Professional Speaker - Leadership Program - Community Outreach - Athletic Training - Mentality Expert - 501 (c)(3) Non Profit -

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Keith Mercer

Keith Mercer, "mentality expert," guides others to find greatness within themselves. He has trained over 200 athletes, mentored students and adults, and helped students secure $10.5 million in scholarships. His strategies focus on the mental aspects of success, including developing a championship mentality and playing a unique role on a team. Keith's goal is to help others on their journey to greatness.

Keith, a Black male from Southeast Washington DC and Capitol Heights, Maryland, defied the odds of his upbringing. Despite violence, drugs, racism, and poverty, he cultivated a "Championship Mentality" and achieved success. This included winning the Big 8 Championship in 1993 and competing in the 1993 Orange Bowl with Nebraska Cornhuskers. After college, Keith started Mercer Elite Athletic Academy in Iowa, where he shares his strategies for overcoming obstacles. As a speaker, coach, and mentor, Keith strives to inspire others to exceed average and achieve greatness at any age.

 

What people are saying.

  • “My particular student has grown tremendously in his confidence, motivation, and attitudes toward school and life. My student is now willing to learn and grow, which is huge for his special education needs. He even met TWO of his goals this semester.”

  • “This is absolutely amazing and needed for this student. I am so thankful my student has had an opportunity like this to hear a perspective from someone he can relate to. I would love to have a PD session to hear more about this to see how I can apply these skills in my classroom!”

  • “Never give up on yourself”

    “To believe in yourself and put your thoughts and dreams into action.”

    “That I am a leader”

    “Life lessons, to achieve any dreams you can, and to always be great”

    “How to control myself that I need to control myself”

    “To have pride in my name”

    “I learned how to think outside the box. I learned how to step away from trouble. I learned that everyone has talent.”

  • “Keith gave a talk on motivation and overcoming obstacles to a group of over 100 Financial Advisors and Branch Office Administrators. It was fantastic and tremendously well received. I would highly recommend him as a speaker for any organization.”

    -Tim Hanstad, Edward Jones

  • I have known Keith Mercer for several years now. As soon as I met him, I felt his positive energy, and his inspiration for all individuals. He reminds me years ago we hired a Keith Mercer type for our clothing chain to help motivate our management and employees. We notice an increase in employee sales, attitude and relationship building with our customer base almost immediately. If I was still operating in the clothing business, I would definitely hire Keith Mercer to motivate, inspire and meet with my sales and management staff repeatably, to help increase productivity in my business. I feel Keith is that man!

    -Jim Mona, Mona's Big and Tall Clothing, 22 store chain 5 states