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Steve Sax          

Five-time MLB All-Star, Mental Health Advocate, MLB Network Radio Host

Steve Sax's 18-year baseball career includes numerous highlights such as being a five-time All-Star and winning the "National League Rookie of the Year" award in 1982. His tenure as a second baseman began with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where his defensive skills contributed significantly to the team securing two World Series titles. Sax then moved on to play for the New York Yankees, the Chicago White Sox, and the Oakland A's.

In 1983, early in his career, Sax faced considerable personal challenges, including a mental block that nearly derailed his career at the age of twenty-three. He openly discusses the methods he used to confront and manage this issue, which not only allowed him to continue playing for many years but also to advocate for mental health awareness. Post-retirement, Sax transitioned into broadcasting, providing analysis on ESPN and Fox Sports' Prime Time.

Sax also pursued acting, appearing on TV shows such as "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," "Good Morning America," and "Who's the Boss?". His film roles include a supporting part in "Ground Control" with Keifer Sutherland. Additionally, Sax contributed to the WALL STREET JOURNAL with an article on personal responsibility and self-reliance, which earned recognition from the President of the United States.

In 2012, Sax took on a coaching role as the first base coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks, though his tenure ended in October 2013. He later joined the Los Angeles Dodgers organization again, working within the team's Community Relations team as an Alumni member as of 2015.

Sax is also active in broadcasting as a host on SiriusXM's MLB Network Radio. He continues to impact the community through his Steve Sax Foundation, which focuses on mentoring youth in America. His book, "Shift: Change Your Mindset and You Change Your World", reflects his journey and the strategies that have helped him and others achieve personal and professional success. Sax is not only a life and business coach certified by the Coaches Training Institute but also speaks on leadership, overcoming adversity, and peak performance.

Speech Topics

Personal Development

Real life experiences dealing with overcoming a career on the verge of collapse. This is an example from Steve’s personal testimony as a professional athlete dealing with ridicule, self doubt, humility, and near collapse before a national viewing public. Sports are a mirror of life, and Steve directly links this enormous triumph to his audience and their personal everyday challenges.

Team Building

Grasping the importance of winning as a unit. Selflessness, Integrity, and Never compromising core principles. One of these core principles is humility. Being the leader that exemplifies charting a course with a humble heart is the ultimate in putting others first and why your team will follow you.

Leadership

Always by example. Drawing the distinction between talkers and doers. People will always follow the ultimate professional. Steve’s gripping personal testimony on leadership is one of the reasons he consistently receives standing ovations. There are many elements and styles of leadership-and Steve specifically targets this to his audience. Also, Steve draws from his extensive knowledge of American history, including the Civil War and early twentieth century.

Motivation

It all starts with a big dream. Never underestimate the will and passion of the human spirit. The value of motivation transcends all boundaries. Always known as a gutsy and passionate player on the field, Steve brings this same dynamic motivation to the stage. Also, he is able to draw from his success on the baseball field and in the world of finance to link this ultra important tangible to his audience.

Change Your Mindset and You Change Your World

Steve enlightens his audiences with real life experiences that show them how he overcame his major obstacle of anxiety, and how each of us can overcome obstacles they may be facing. He shares six critical action steps he took to change his mindset - motivation, empowerment, attitude, humility, leadership and perseverance. His passion resonates from core beliefs from his childhood and from the relationship with his parents.

News

Steve Sax Inspires Youth In Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Former Los Angeles Dodgers great Steve Sax has been in Santa Maria this week to help promote the foundation he recently established to help mentor youth.

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