Despite his common name Joe is far from ordinary or average.  In the summer of 2007 Joe began writing The Bathroom Mirror: A Lifelong Health and Wellness Journey.  The Bathroom Mirror is an interactive self-help health story that covers all aspects of wellness.  It entertains, educates, and inspires the reader and concludes with a clear model to apply what the reader has learned.  Joe believes that overall health and wellness encompasses far more than nutrition and exercise.  As a result, he wrote another book, The Bucket List: A Formula for Greater Success and Happiness.  This short book is included with The Bathroom Mirror and is designed to help the reader set goals, better manage their time, and improve their communication skills.  Ultimately, as the strategies are applied to the reader’s life there is an improvement in the quality of their health, business, relationships, spiritual development, education, athletic aspirations, and much more. 

In 2008, Joe Goodwin - a.k.a. Coach Goody - was the runner-up of the hit Reality TV show Pros vs. Joes “The Last Joe Standing” on Spike TV.  Sixty-four Joes began the competition and Joe outlasted 62 other challengers before coming up just a few seconds short in the final overtime.  A true David and Goliath story, Joe as one of the oldest and undersized contestants, defied the various naysayers as he battled and succeeded versus the relentless pursuit of some the most decorated professional athletes in recent memory.  Appearing on several episodes viewed by millions, Joe continually avoided elimination earning a spot in the Final Four to compete in the Granddaddy of them all -The Rose Bowl.  The list of pros included names like NFL All-Pro linebacker from the New York Giants Jesse Armstead, Current NFL Running Back and Heisman Trophy Winner Ricky Williams, NFL All-Pro defensive back Rod Woodson, The Giant Derrick Coleman of the NBA, one of the toughest NHL players to strap on the blades Marty McSorely, world champion boxer Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker, NFL All-Pro running back Jamal Anderson, NBA All-Star Allan Houston, 375 pound kick boxing champion Bob Sapp, and many more.

Capitalizing on Joe’s unique experience on Pros vs. Joes, Joe has created numerous inspiring presentations targeted at a wide array of audiences.  Joe has put together a human highlight real of challenges and triumphs against some of the world’s toughest pro athletes as seen on Pros vs. Joes.  The highlights captivate the crowd and are used to draw comparisons to the everyday successes and challenges we face in life whether it is in the arena of business, adolescence, health, family, religion, and more.  Joe is one of the most dynamic and enthusiastic teachers and public speakers you will ever encounter.  He believes in the motto, “If they’re not listening, they’re not learning.”  As a result, his presentations have the audience off their seat and engaged in his riveting speeches and seminars.

Most importantly, you can leave Joe’s presentations with far more than inspiration and enthusiasm.  In Joe’s book The Bathroom Mirror: A Lifelong Health and Wellness Journey which includes the bonus book The Bucket List: A Formula for Greater Success and Happiness you will have a recipe to improve the quality of your life immediately. 

Just like taking on a 240 pound All-Pro linebacker like Jesse Armstead of the New York Giants each of us face similar obstacles in life no less daunting.  Like Joe, we may not have success the first time, but we must pick ourselves up off the ground and be prepared to confidently look that linebacker (life obstacle) in the eye and go again.  Eventually, we will overcome that hurdle and must be ready for the next to follow.  Just as you see Joe had to do on Pros vs. Joes in overtime as he began with NBA Giant Derrick Coleman, immediately moving onto NHL Tough Man Marty McSorely, and concluding with NFL’s Jesse Armstead.  In between were moments of joy, but just as in life we cannot let our guard down or life’s next challenge will knock us off course.  In life, just like on Pros vs. Joes you never no what Professional Athlete (obstruction) is coming out of the tunnel next. 

Joe’s greatest achievement is his successful marriage of 13 years and two beautiful children Hope and Blake.  Each day is ended with family prayer and a Happy Family Hug. 

“My name is Joe Goodwin and I am an extraordinary individual!”  Leave Joe’s presentation saying, “My name is your name and I am an extraordinary individual!”

Joe truly believes that we have all been blessed with a multitude of talents.  Let Joe help you tap into your God given talents and assist you in finding greater joy today.

 CREDENTIALS: 

• Co-Founder of FFAME - Fit Families of America
• Adjunct professor in the Physical Education Department at Coastal Carolina University 2003-Present.
• National Board Certified Physical Education Teacher 2001.
• Young Men’s President, Conway Ward ~ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 2007-Present.
• Master in Education Administration at the University of South Carolina 2000.
• Honors Business Administration at the University of Western Ontario 1993    (Ivey School of Business/Similar to an MBA).
• B.S. in Kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario 1991
• Twice First Team OUA All-Star Free-Safety for the University of Western Ontario.
• All-Canadian Free Safety 1991
• Starting Free Safety for the 1989 Canadian University Football National Champions.  Played in the Skydome in Toronto where Western defeated University of Saskatchewan 35-10.