School Assembly Programs - A Well Spoken Word Can Make a Difference
Inexpensive can be deceptive
As a researcher at one university stated, "I have seen researchers from other fields baffled by these results [minor, belief changing interventions] because they are used to seeing hugely expensive, large-scale, long-term, multifaceted interventions that yield only small effects. Yet, some social psychologists understand the power of carefully targeted interventions that change key beliefs and re-focus students' motivation in highly productive ways. "Of those who participated in a guest lecture during one study that was both positive and motivational, the students enjoyed a changed pattern of goals, greater persistence and higher grades," states one researcher. He continued, "In fact, students who heard the guest lecture earned grades at far higher rates than those who did not."
School Assembly Programs
One organization that presents motivational messages is Commandos! USA, which has been in operation for twenty one years. Commandos! USA has presented to countless students throughout the United States, South and Central America and has seen and heard the effect of their brief forty and fifty minute, motivational messages first hand. Billy Lowery, President and founder of Commandos! USA states, "We have had students approach us after our performance with tears in their eyes, visibly moved, with comments like, "Your message really got me to realize that I don't need to do drugs." Or, as a student in Arizona recently stated, "I am so glad you came today. Your message has totally changed my life because I realize, more than ever, I do have the ability to perform at a higher level." A few have been as dramatic as, "This morning I wanted to kill myself, but, after hearing your message, realize that would have been a huge mistake. I have so much to live for." More on our website: http://www.commandosusa.com
It does take a professional touch
If your desire is to increase academic performance, prevent drug and alcohol usage as well as bullying or teach life skills, it is best to bring in a professional speaker that is trained and experienced at motivating people with words and phrases. It doesn't take a $10,000 dollar budget, but it does take a seasoned professional that knows how to address various behaviors and performance with your students. Don't be surprised when a few words that are carefully chosen, but presented dynamically, can bring about a positive result!
Administrators agree
Dr. David Stoeve, Ed.D., a principal in Surprise, Arizona said, "I have been in education for over forty years and an administrator for over twenty years. Billy and the message that Commandos! USA delivered is very motivating and gets kids to think about their dreams and their future. The Commandos! USA program really gave our students a life plan. Some of our most experienced teachers, I mean some that have been here a really long time and are very critical and only want the best for our students, came up to me and said, "Wow, this program was great! It was inspirational." That is a barometer for me. When the experienced teachers say it's great, you can be assured, it's great!"
Contact: Billy Lowery
Commandos USA
PO Box C
Katy, TX 77492
Email: billy@commandosusa.com
Phones: 281.347.3500 Fax: 281.652.5966
Website: http://www.commandosusa.com
Welcome to CommandosUSA.com
Since 1989, Commandos! USA® has presented over 3000 programs in 33 states, South and Central America. Our school assembly programs are exciting, educational and inspirational. Each presentation is designed to be age appropriate.
We provide programs for elementary, junior and senior high schools as well as universities. Your students will witness some of the most spectacular feats of human strength! Once we have their attention, our message is not only heard, it is remembered for years to come! If you need an assembly program or a speaker with a REAL MESSAGE, bring in the Pro’s.
Bring in . . . Commandos! USA®.
About Us
BILLY LOWERY
As an ordained minister, former business owner, police officer, and
competitive athlete; the founder and chairman of Commandos! USA, Billy understands that excellence in character is a necessary attribute to achieve success in this world. "God has given us all a unique destiny, however, we achieve that destiny by the choices that we make. We create our own circumstance all too often. When things happen in our life totally beyond our control, we must keep our values in check and maintain our hope." Billy's perception on life comes through the filter of both his victories and failures. Having spoke in thousands of venues that include schools, universities, corporations, churches, prisons and other community events throughout North, South and Central America, he has a deep understanding of human achievement and has a great ability to motivate and inspire others to "go for the gold."
Billy has a very strong belief that Biblical values are not suggestions, rather solid mandates that assure some degree of civility and success in our culture. "These are the values that our founding fathers put in place that has allowed the United States Of America to be the symbol of freedom throughout the world.
His physical accomplishments include winning the Silver Medal at the Texas State Olympic Weightlifting Championships. He bench presses 480 pounds, squats and dead lifts over 600 pounds and can arm curl 225 pounds for twenty reps! In a performance, one may see Billy rappel out of the rafters, break over three and a half feet of concrete, roll up a frying pan "like a burrito" or pick up an automobile. He has ripped nearly 5,000 telephone books in half. and has crushed a 10 foot wall of ice with one mighty forearm smash!
LUIS ZABALA
Luis has been a team member for nearly six years. Luis has ministered and performed in over one thousand venues and has a great ability to connect with youth and adults. Having grown up around the gang culture, Luis has a deep understanding of the pressures to conform that face young people, but acknowledges that his willingness to make good choices based on a solid Biblical value system led him down the road to success not ailure.
Luis bench presses 535 pounds and is seen ripping phone books in half, snapping baseball bats and has been nown to crush twenty two bricks in a double stack configuration during a performance! Luis also operates the ommandos! USA elaborate 4,000 watt sound system.
Contact Us
P.O. Box C
Katy, TX 77492
Toll Free: 1-866-WE-R-SWAT
Office phone: (281) 347-3500
Fax: (281) 347-3505