Yes, You Can!
Lloyd Bachrach
Gymnast / Gymnastic Instructor / Motivational Speaker
"Your impact on the students was overwhelingly positive and you may have made a difference in the way many of them think"
Kathy Schneider, Coordinator, Thornton Fractional Township High Schools, Calumet City, IL
Lloyd Bachrach: Lloyd was born in 1962 with a congenital bone deficiency which has left his legs unusually small. Lloyd, who grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, did not let his physical challenges slow him down. In fact, Lloyd motivated himself to become an accomplished intercollegiate gymnast and in 1966, he was named to the United States Paralympic Sit Volleyball team. Lloyd has worked with the Chicago Park District's gymnastics program as an instructor and Director of Gymnastics for Therapeutic Recreation. He has also coached high school gymnastics and is nationally certified as a men's gymnastics judge. In addition to his other activities, Lloyd serves as a peer counselor for Families and Amputees in Motion.
Description of programs: Yes, You Can! is an inspirational, motivational and educational program, created by Lloyd Bachrach, to inspire individuals to focus on their ojectives with undaunted determination, confidence and a postive attitude. Lloyd uses his disability to show that if you believe in yourself, you can do anything. Lloyd's unique message of striving for your goals is encourages and motivates listeners of all ages.
Grades: K-12
Instructional Materials Available: Videos of Lloyd 's gymnastic performances are available on request
Other: Gymnastic peformances
CONTACT:
Yes, You Can!
Lloyd Bachrach
P.O. Box 25721
Chicago, IL 60025-0721
(888) 883-0095 • (773) 878-0095
Web site: yes-you-can.net