Justin Willyoung

Author, Speaker, Coach, Athlete

Justin Willyoung, M.A.

About Justin:

Justin Willyoung is an author, speaker, former NCAA division 1 track and field athlete, therapist, high school counselor, track and field coach, and wellness professional. He is a lifelong lover of fitness, sports, and all things athletic. His life’s calling and passion has been to help others and guide them toward finding their hidden potential and purpose. Justin has found great success as a record setting athlete and state champion coach, but his proudest achievements are the lifelong relationships and impact that he has had with his own coaches and athletes throughout the years.

Justin inspires and motivates others through his writing and speaking ventures where he uses his life experience to tell impactful stories of faith, purpose and passion. His own life was forever altered by amazing coaches whom he met at the exact right time according to God’s powerful plan for his life. If not for their life changing impact, there is zero chance that he would be here doing what he does today. He aims to motivate coaches, teachers, and other mentors to help them understand the impact of their role in a young person’s story. Everyone has the potential to make such an impact on others that they will be remembered fondly for the rest of their lives… A philosophy and term that he calls "Forever Coach”.

Justin has been called to honor his coaches and influences by ensuring that their lessons and memories are passed down so future generations of athletes and coaches can benefit from those amazing people and the ones that came before them. Each and every individual accomplishment in this world was made possible by the right people playing a role at the right time and place. A role that was created as part of a plan that was set in motion long before they were even born. Thanks to his own unique journey, he is able to write and tell tales from the perspective of a lost young man with little confidence or ability and then as a high achieving athlete, coach, and mentor. His perspective is one that can only come from navigating life’s highs and lows from both ends of the spectrum and being blessed with the ability to understand the purpose and meaning of it all.

  • Shawn H.

    “We were blessed to have Mr. Willyoung speak to our staff. He did a fantastic job sharing some personal experiences that made a difference in his life and in the lives of others. Mr. Willyoung also did a great job encouraging our staff to consider the influence they are having on students each day.”

  • Layn T.

    "Justin Willyoung's visit to my students for their Student Leadership and Community Engagement class was truly impactful. His dynamic and engaging presentation resonated well with the students, providing valuable insights into leadership and community involvement. Justin's passion for empowering young leaders shown through, inspiring enthusiasm amongst our students. Beyond the talk, his approachable nature and willingness to engage in conversations and answer questions enhanced the overall experience. I highly recommend Justin Willyoung as a speaker, especially for any educational setting focused on fostering leadership and community engagement.

  • Mary E.

    “Justin is a talented and engaging speaker. He recently spoke to the staff at our school, and we were moved by his stories. Justin has definitely found his calling as a motivational speaker!”