inspirational speaker | Author | MUSICIAN | ATHLETE | Believer
Empowering and Inspiring Diverse Audiences of All Ages with a Impactful Message
Todd Pasick has inspired many audiences (not just children) across the US through faith-based motivational speaking. Promoting values such as self-esteem, anti-bullying, inclusion, and teamwork. Schedule Hockey Todd to speak at your school, church, or organization today!
Free your superhero and You'll be unstoppable!
Todd has shared his inspirational story to schools, churches, and organizations all over America. Using the formula Dream = Superhero, he encourages others to believe that anything is possible and to unleash their inner superhero to be unstoppable.
When sharing his unique story, he delivers a powerful message that encourages others who are facing adversity to believe in themselves and never give up! His end game strategy is to provide a clear understanding of the “how” and “why” we fall short of accomplishing our own personal thoughts, desires and goals. His audience will maximize their ability to participate and excel while facing day to day challenges and life changing opportunities.
Each keynote presentation is crafted uniquely for a specific audience. Todd will accommodate most requests, by program organizers, to incorporate unique content or address specific issues.
“Believe in your dreams even when they seem impossible, free your superhero and you will be unstoppable” -Hockey Todd
Teamwork
Todd's message about the power of dreams goes hand in hand with the importance of teamwork. Todd highlights that individuals accomplish more together. He encourages people, both young and old, to cultivate camaraderie, respect, and cooperation within their communities, enabling them to combine strengths and triumph over obstacles. Todd's message underscores the strength found in unity and support, leading to heightened success in pursuing our dreams.
Role Models
Todd emphasizes the importance of role models in shaping our dreams and inspiring us to reach our full potential. He encourages individuals to seek out and learn from successful figures in their chosen fields, who can provide valuable insights and guidance. By finding role models who align with their values and aspirations, individuals gain motivation and a blueprint for success, inspiring them to dream big and learn from those who have already paved the way.
Dreams
Todd's message centers around the power of dreams, urging individuals to embrace them, even in the face of seeming impossibility. He recognizes dreams as potent motivators that can propel individuals to greatness, encouraging them to believe in their potential and nurture their aspirations. Todd's formula, "Dreams = Superhero," inspires individuals to tap into their inner strength, overcome challenges, and pursue their dreams, fostering hope and empowering them to realize positive change in their own lives and the lives of others.
“My students were engaged and mesmerized!”
Beth Pranger
Principal, New Era Elementary
Megan Rosendal
Site Administrator/Principal, Kwigillingok School
Sparta Area Schools
Newspaper “The Bell Ringer”
The Adventures of hockey todd
Written by todd Pasick
“The Adventures of Hockey Todd” is an inspirational children’s book based on a true story of a young amputee boy who overcame adversity while pursuing his passion of becoming a hockey player. This book is intended for school age children, teachers and parents to promote anti-bullying, equality, inclusion, encouragement, teamwork, role models and dreams.
This book teaches children the formula: Dreams=Superhero; encouraging and establishing pathways to help them identify and pursue their own passions. Hockey Todd’s message: “Believe in your dreams even when they seem impossible, free your superhero and you will unstoppable.”
Students face many challenges in school and at home. Those challenges at school may be because of physical, learning or emotional disabilities. Additionally, some students are at-risk for failure due to socio-economic status, low or slow academic gains, or language barriers. Challenges at home include pack of proper nutrition, basic housing needs, or parental support. Todd Pasick’s book, “The Adventures of Hockey Todd” taught students to pursue their dreams and not let obstacles get in their way. The message that resonated with our students from him is one that our students need to know… that “anything is possible.”
Empowerment Through Overcoming Adversity
At a very young age, Todd faced a major challenge when he lost his right arm. This physical disability affected how he was perceived and treated by others. However, he refused to let this adversity define him or limit his potential. Through trial and error, Todd developed the skills needed to overcome obstacles and pursue his dreams.
With a never-give-up attitude, Todd excelled in sports, winning a world silver medal in hockey and playing college football. He also became a board-certified occupational therapist, author, accomplished musician, and singer/songwriter. Despite facing challenges that may have seemed insurmountable, Todd's determination allowed him to redefine the labels placed on him by his peers and coaches.
Todd's experiences in life taught him valuable lessons that he wanted to share with others. His book, "The Adventures of Hockey Todd," inspires children to pursue their passions and overcome adversity. The relatable story encourages readers to establish dream pathways, instills confidence, promotes self-esteem, anti-bullying, equality, inclusion, encouragement, teamwork, and the concept of role models.
Todd's accomplishments and life journey are a testament to the power of perseverance and the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity. His story is an inspiration to all who face challenges and are determined to succeed.
"God Knows"
Hockey Todd's Latest Single
At age 11, Todd's father took him to a music store to buy a guitar. The salesman said Todd couldn't play with one hand, so they started to leave. However, Todd spotted a four-string bass guitar and realized he could play it with his five fingers. His father bought the bass, and Todd started playing it with an ink pen taped to his nub. He later taught himself to play the piano and guitar, becoming the inspiring singer/songwriter known as 1armtodd.
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