(Marc is pictured going after the ball for a great catch while playing for the Murray State Racers who won the Ohio Valley Conference Championship in 1986.)
"Life is the real sport. And like the athletic events that many of us have participated in, we must be assertive when going after the big stakes. It takes courage to go after your dreams. You can't wait for them to come to you."
Marc is the owner of Marc Murray Life Coaching and Consulting also Doing Business AS (DBA )Marc Murray Elite Athletic Training. He is the Founder and President of Marathon Athletics, Inc, A Non-For-Profit organization that focuses on encouraging young athletes to become better leaders.
He is uniquely qualified to deliver timely inspirational messages and insight to a wide range of professionals because of his experience in hospitality at the Ritz Carlton Hotel Company in Palm Beach, as well as his contribution to education as a former teacher, head coach and adminstrator. Marc received the prestigious Five Star Award from the Ritz Carlton in the mid 90's and was later recognized by principals and superintendents in Palm Beach County as a key figure for his motivational assemblies and his ability to influence the lives of young people on various campuses throughout the district.
He played football at Murray State University for former Virginia Tech and College Football Hall of Fame coach Frank Beamer. While at Murray State he played an important role in helping the Racers win the Ohio Valley Conference Championship in 1986. He freely acknowledges that this his Ritz Carlton Training and his athletic experience have equally contributed to his spirit of excellence when working with both athlete's and life coaching clients.
Marc has committed himself to designing a life that he can be proud of. His desire to help others reach their potential with skillful coaching and sincere motivation is what sets him apart from others. He is especially gifted in connecting with the Millennial Generation, and is passionate about giving them and others specific strategies on how to achieve their dreams with confident determination. Marc has designed several workshops that are geared to take professional and career minded individuals to the next level of success as they gain greater clarity for their God given assignment.
His very close friends describe him as being extremely altruistic. He studied Communications at Murray State and later received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies at New Covenant International & Theological Seminary.
He is the author of the Dream Playbook, which helps readers understand the significance of recognizing the right people and strategies needed to build a playbook for a promising future.
Marc has been married to his college sweetheart Donna, for 28 years. They have two kids, Gaston 23, who is pursuing a professional tennis career and Hannah who is 21, who is tennis instuctor.
Additional Qualifications
- Certified Life Coach
(The Coach Mindset Mitch Matthews) - Trained Mediator
- Certified Personal TrainerAMFPT
- High School Strength and Conditioning certification IYCA
- Long Term Athletic Development Certification IYCA
- Perform Better Certification 2001
- USPTA Developmental Coach
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