Keynote: The Power of an Athlete’s Positive Mindset
Olympian, professional soccer player, and broadcaster CHARLIE DAVIES has overcome obstacles and tragedies to pursue his passion on the world’s stage. Through the power of a positive mindset, Davies has been able to remain focused on his goals, and he shares his strategies and insights in this impactful keynote.
Overcoming Adversity Through Resilience
Olympic soccer player and renowned philanthropist CHARLIE DAVIES shares his experiences with adversity in this inspiring talk. Growing up, his father suffered from addiction and his mother suffered from mental health issues, leading Davies to develop resilience as well as compassion for the struggles families face and the support that is needed. In his own life, facing his battle with cancer and injury, Davies relied on his resilience and positive mindset to remain focused on his goals, while using his platform to give back to others. He shares his journey and insights in this empowering presentation for audiences of all kinds.
Philanthropy & Fundraising Events: Making a Difference by Giving Back
Olympian, sports broadcaster, and devoted philanthropist CHARLIE DAVIES shares the importance of giving back to one’s community in this motivating talk. Through his advocacy and philanthropic work, Davies leverages his platform to make a difference, and inspires audiences to get involved with the causes they care about. Whether presenting an award, hosting an event, or leading a fundraiser, Davies brings his positivity and strength to every engagement.
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How Olympian Charlie Davies fought his way out of poverty to become a USMNT star
Olympian and acclaimed philanthropist CHARLIE DAVIES shared with CBS Sports Golazo’s Kicking It his story of overcoming adversity beyond comprehension. Despite his mother’s repeated institutionalization for mental healthcare and his father’s battle with drug addiction, Davies cared for his younger brother, taking on responsibilities such as shopping for groceries with food stamps. When Davies found soccer, everything changed for the family; his father never missed a game. Davies truly realized he had the makings of a professional athlete around age 14, but he recalls, “I knew that the only way I was going to have at least one parent with me all the time was my dad and having that connection with soccer.”
Today, beloved by a global fan base collected across a nomadic career playing in Sweden, France, Denmark, and Major League Soccer, culminating in his Olympic career for the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team. He continues to contribute to his sport as a CBS Sports broadcast analyst. Despite facing childhood adversity, Davies continues to inspire those around him with an uplifting, motivational mindset.
How Olympian Charlie Davies bounced back from a near-death car accident, cancer, and the premature birth of his twin sons
Olympian CHARLIE DAVIES was involved in a deadly car crash the morning after the U.S. Men’s National Team secured a spot in the World Cup, at the peak of his athletic career. Initially unable to stand for more than thirty seconds at a time, Davies committed to months of grueling 12-hour rehab days to make his soccer club return just over a year later.
After Davies turned his attention from building his career to building a family, he continued to face fate head on. His twin sons, Rhys and Dakota, were born three months early around the same time Davies was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. However, Davies committed to “move forward and find the positives," as he told the U.S. Sun, taking on a sacred duty to “inspire people” with his story. The family is now happy and healthy, and Davies shares his tools for resilience to help audiences worldwide.
Olympian & CBS Sports broadcast Charlie Davies’ tips for “maximizing your day”
Olympian and acclaimed philanthropist CHARLIE DAVIES made his way to the top through hard work, grit, and determination. Davies has had an international career spanning 12 years, playing in Sweden, France, Denmark, and MLS, and representing the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team at the Olympics. He currently is a CBS Sports broadcast analyst, continuing to contribute to soccer culture. Davies also co-hosts CBS Sports Golazo’s Morning Footy, Kickin’ It, and Call It What You Want.
Davies has been able to achieve such great heights on the field and the news because of his philosophy: maximizing your day. Framing his daily efforts with appreciation, Davies lives every day like he won't live past the next hour, experiencing life to the fullest and do all he can with his time. With a ubiquitously inspiring backstory and career, Davies is a motivational role model for anyone looking to achieve the impossible.
Soccer star and cancer survivor Charlie Davies brings stories of overcoming personal obstacles to healthcare events and fundraisers
Olympian, international soccer player, and acclaimed philanthropist CHARLIE DAVIES is a highly regarded speaker for fundraising and healthcare events. As a spokesperson for the American Cancer Society’s “Real Men Wear Pink” campaign and an ambassador for various other charities, Davies utilizes his experiences of overcoming obstacles to inspire and motivate audiences. Davies relies on his resilience and positive mindset to overcome the adversities of his life, including career-threatening injuries, caring for his parents, and surviving a rare form of cancer – liposarcoma. He serves as a member on the Philanthropic Board of Advisors at Boston Children’s Hospital, and has spoken for groups like Boston Scores, New England Club to Club Summit and the Philadelphia Sports Medicine Conference.
Sought-out for his uplifting talks, Davies shares the importance of giving back to one’s community; he leverages his platform to make a difference, and inspires audiences to get involved with the causes they care about.
Charlie Davies is a retired professional soccer player with an international career spanning twelve years having played in Sweden, France, and Denmark as well as stateside in Major League Soccer. Charlie was a member of the US Men’s National Team and represented the USA at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Gold Cup, World Cup Qualifying, Copa America and the Confederations Cup.
During the peak of his career, while on duty with the National Team during World Cup qualifying, he was involved in a serious car accident that derailed his career. After a year and a half of rehab he returned to the field scoring 2 years in his professional comeback. Then 5 years later, Davies was diagnosed with Liposarcoma, a rare cancer. Following extensive surgery, Davies once again returned to the field to play the sport he loves. Following his playing career, Charlie currently is a TV Soccer Analyst for CBS Sports and MLSSoccer.com, and Broadcast Analyst for the New England Revolution.
Charlie serves as Director of the ‘Quin Impact Fund, the ‘Quin House’s philanthropic arm, where he works with numerous non-profits around the Greater Boston area developing relationships, creating access and opportunities, and helping to fund their missions. Charlie serves as a member on the Philanthropic Board of Advisors at Boston Children’s Hospital, a member of the Institute of Contemporary Art’s Advisory Board, a Board Member at Beacon Academy, a US Soccer Foundation ambassador, and a Nike brand ambassador.
Charlie attended Brooks School, where he was an All-American soccer player and wrestler and was ACC player of the year while at Boston College.
He lives in Hingham, MA with his wife and twin sons.
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