Speaking Programs
Programs that help young people think clearly, lead responsibly, and choose well under pressure.
Purpose Under Pressure programs are designed for schools, youth organizations, athletic programs, churches, and community groups. Each presentation can be tailored by age, audience, and event goals.
Core programs
Choose the message that best fits your students.
Every program combines Marvin’s real-life experience with practical lessons students can understand and use.
Peer Pressure & Decision-Making
Helps students recognize pressure, slow down, think through consequences, and make choices that protect their future.
- Recognizing positive and negative pressure
- Understanding short- and long-term consequences
- Using the P.A.U.S.E. Method in real situations
- Building confidence to say no and walk away
Standing Strong: Choosing Kindness, Courage, and Respect
An age-appropriate anti-bullying program that teaches students how to respond safely, support others, and seek help.
- Understanding bullying versus conflict
- Using kind and respectful communication
- Setting boundaries
- Knowing when to involve a trusted adult
Decisions That Define You
An inspiring presentation about identity, accountability, resilience, discipline, and the power of one better decision.
- Owning your choices
- Recovering from mistakes
- Protecting your goals
- Choosing purpose over pressure
Leadership for Young Athletes
Connects decision-making, teamwork, discipline, coachability, and leadership on and off the field.
- Representing the team well
- Responding to pressure and setbacks
- Respecting coaches, teammates, and opponents
- Leading through actions
Street Truth vs. Reality
A direct and respectful conversation about shortcuts, influence, consequences, identity, and choosing a different future.
- Separating image from reality
- Understanding the true cost of risky choices
- Recognizing harmful influence
- Building a practical plan forward
Helping Young People Choose Well Under Pressure
A practical session for adults who want better tools for communication, prevention, accountability, and support.
- Recognizing signs of harmful pressure
- Starting productive conversations
- Helping youth recover from poor choices
- Reinforcing the P.A.U.S.E. Method
Who Marvin serves
Programs for a wide range of youth-serving environments.
Elementary Schools
Age-appropriate programs for grades 2–5 focused on kindness, courage, respect, and safe choices.
Middle & High Schools
Direct, relevant presentations on pressure, identity, consequences, leadership, and future goals.
Alternative Programs
Respectful, real-world conversations designed for students facing higher-risk choices and environments.
Athletic Teams
Leadership, discipline, teamwork, emotional control, and representing the team well.
Youth Organizations
Flexible presentations for clubs, mentoring programs, churches, camps, and community groups.
Parents & Educators
Practical strategies for helping young people communicate, recover, and make stronger decisions.
How booking works
A simple process from inquiry to presentation.
Share Your Needs
Tell Marvin about your audience, event date, location, grade levels, and program goals.
Select the Program
Choose the presentation that best fits your students or request a tailored version.
Confirm the Details
Finalize timing, format, audience size, technology needs, and event logistics.
Deliver the Message
Marvin provides an engaging, practical program designed to create lasting impact.
What schools receive
A program built around your audience—not a one-size-fits-all speech.
Programs can be adjusted for age, time available, school priorities, event theme, audience size, and the challenges your students are currently facing.
Program advantages
- Age-appropriate delivery
- Real-life stories with clear lessons
- Practical decision-making tools
- Flexible assembly or workshop formats
- Options for students, staff, parents, and teams
- A message centered on accountability and hope
Start the conversation.
Bring Purpose Under Pressure to your school or organization.
Share your preferred date, location, audience, and program goals. Marvin will respond with availability and the best presentation option for your event.