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.
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.
Bob delivers inspirational and motivating messages that change peoples lives through his speeches and events. To top that off, he puts on a volleyball exhibition your audience will remember for a lifetime. Each message is geared toward pre-tees, teens, and adults. Bob focuses on anti-bullying, the effects of drugs and alcohol, encouragement, following their dreams, intentional living, and moving towards a passion-filled life!