Austin Hatch

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Resilience & Leadership Expert; Creator of the G.R.I.T. Framework; Former University of Michigan Basketball Player

Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Live Event: $30,000 - $50,000 Virtual Event: $10,000 - $20,000 More Fee Info
Addiction & Recovery, Basketball, Business Growth, Christian, Christian, Health & Wellness, Inspirational, Mental Health, Mindset, Motivational, Overcoming Adversity, Personal Growth, Resilience, Sports Motivation
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Austin Hatch Biography

Austin Hatch is recognized for his resilience and leadership in the face of significant adversity. After surviving two plane crashes that claimed the lives of his immediate family members, Hatch endured a lengthy recovery from severe injuries, including a brain injury, fractured ribs, and a punctured lung. He spent two months in a medically induced coma before undergoing extensive rehabilitation to relearn basic life skills.

Hatch continued his education in Los Angeles, attending Loyola High School, where he returned to the basketball court following his recovery. He later joined the University of Michigan basketball program, where he contributed both as a player and as a student assistant basketball coach. His journey from recovery to participating in one of college basketball's prominent programs has been widely covered in national media, highlighting his commitment to perseverance and personal growth.

As a motivational speaker, Hatch addresses topics such as overcoming adversity, growth mindset, teamwork, and resilience. He developed the G.R.I.T. framework, which emphasizes Growth Mindset, Resilience through action, Integrity in commitments, and a Team First Mentality. Hatch works with organizations in industries including finance, insurance, and automotive, offering practical strategies for applying resilience and teamwork principles to workplace challenges. His presentations are sought after by companies such as Ford, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, Northwestern Mutual, New York Life, and Prudential Financial. Hatch’s story continues to resonate with audiences across sectors, illustrating how perseverance and mindset can drive success in business and life.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/29/2026.

Austin Hatch Speaking Topics

  • The Four Components of G.R.I.T

    There are four key components to Grit, and Hatch believes Grit is driven by having a Greater Purpose. If we are working just for ourselves, it is very likely that we will eventually face some form of adversity that will cause us to give up because we don’t have a driving force for why we do what we do. We need to find something that we’re willing to sacrifice for. If we are working for something bigger than ourselves, I believe we will always do what it takes to get the job done, no matter the task and no matter the circumstances. Our Purpose drives Grit.

    The Four Components of Grit

    • Growth Mindset
    • Resilience
    • Integrity
    • The Team First Mentality

    Growth Mindset is the first component of Grit. The Growth Mindset believes every setback, every failure, every adversity, is an opportunity. Even when we inevitably fall short of a goal, the Growth Mindset does not believe that is a permanent condition. We can find a way to grow through adversity and be better because of it. The adversity alone will not be a source of growth, but I believe we can grow from how we choose to respond. It’s a choice to have the Growth Mindset.

    The decision to be Resilient is the second component of Grit. If we make the decision to be Resilient, we take Massive Action in the face of adversity. Massive Action. It took Massive Action to go from a coma to playing for Michigan. I believe achieving our goals in the midst of challenges is the result of taking Massive Action. Massive Action alone does not guarantee we’ll overcome our challenges and achieve our goals, but not taking action will guarantee that we won’t overcome.

    The third component of Grit is Integrity. In the context of overcoming adversity, or working to achieve any goal, I believe Integrity is about following through on our commitments, especially when our circumstances change. I believe we should always deliver on what we commit to. A lot of people set goals, and that’s very important, but I think it’s more effective to set commitments that will put us in position to achieve our goals. If we have integrity, we’ll always follow through on our commitments, no matter the task and no matter the circumstance.

    The fourth component of Grit is The Team First Mentality. We owe it to the team to take pride in our role, whatever it is. We should make the effort every day to be the best that we can be. Every person on every team has a role and that role is very important. We don’t all have the same role, but I believe every role on the team is very important. There is no “I” in team, but I believe a team will be better if it is made up of individuals who are personally driven to be the best they can be.

    We all face challenges every day. I believe part of my purpose in life to help others find ways to thrive in the midst of them.

Austin Hatch Videos

Austin Hatch - Walk On Introduction

Austin Hatch - Walk On Introduction

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Austin Hatch - Founder of Overcome It

Austin Hatch - Founder of Overcome It

Today on the show, we have the inspiring Austin Hatch, Founder of Overcome It LLC.

Enjoy the Journey: Austin Hatch's message to young athletes

Enjoy the Journey: Austin Hatch's message to young athletes

Former University of Michigan basketball player Austin Hatch visited Montana for a basketball camp. He spoke to the young athletes about his life...

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  • What topics does Austin Hatch speak about?

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Austin Hatch is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Four Components of G.R.I.T. The estimated speaking fee range to book Austin Hatch for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Austin Hatch generally travels from Ann Arbor, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are J.R. Martinez, Bethany Hamilton, Eric Boles, Inky Johnson and Eric LeMarque. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Austin Hatch for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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