Motivational Speaker; First D1 Basketball Player With One Arm
At nearly seven feet tall with his left arm discontinued just below his elbow, Kevin faced his fair share of adversity in his early life. Born and raised in the Bay Area of California, Kevin grew up in a split custody household, overcame the early death of his father, and faced a legion of critics prior to his success.
After being cut from his school team, a local AAU basketball coach reached out to invite Kevin to join his elite squad and provided the mentorship Kevin needed to believe in his abilities. With that support, Kevin, went on to have his life turned into an Oscar-qualifying documentary titled, “Long Shot: The Kevin Laue Story”.
He became one of the top high school basketball players in his home state, sported the cover of Sports Illustrated, and went on to earn a full athletic scholarship to Manhattan College and becoming the first disabled player in NCAA history to receive a full Division I athletic scholarship in his sport.
After a successful college career, Kevin went on to play professionally in Asia and has since committed to sharing his story with youth, becoming one of the top young professional speakers in the nation. Kevin has since partnered with BSN SPORTS’ parent company, Varsity Brands, on developing inspiring programs and content for America’s schools.
Kevin currently hosts the powerful Varsity Brands Believe In You Series, an episodic video series starring personalities across the country and touching on topics including overcoming obstacles, mental health, overcoming chemical dependency, and more. Additionally, through the Believe in You Speaking Tour, Kevin is on track to visit hundreds of schools with Varsity Brands over the next two years.
