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Jason McElwain

High-Functioning Autistic Amateur Athlete & Coach; Came to Fame When he Scored 20 Points After Playing Four Minutes During a High School Basketball Game

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Jason McElwain Biography

Jason "Jmac" McElwain was diagnosed with Autism at 2 years old and didn’t talk until he was 8. He was a Basketball manager for 3 years, until he got in my first JV game at Greece Athena High School and hit 3 free throws in a row. Then, his senior year on varsity he got in with 4 minutes left and scored 20 points, he hit 6 "3 pointers" and helped Athena win its first sectional title since 1992. Since his big game, he has been on various TV stations including ESPN, CNN, ABC, Larry King, CBS, etc. He has met Oprah, Donald Trump, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Dwayne Wade, Magic Johnson, Peyton Manning, Doug Flutie, Lance Armstrong, President George W. Bush and over 200 College Coaches.

Since his big game, he has coached high school athletics for over 20 seasons, all at his high school Greece Athena. He has coached 9 seasons for AAU basketball, 7 with East Coast Fusion, 2 years with Rap Elite, 1 year as an assistant coach with Rap Thunder. He has been apart of 9 sectional titles at Greece Athena for Basketball and Soccer with 11 division titles, 2 State Final appearances and 1 State Ring.

McElwain has been blessed to win many awards like best sports moment of year at the 2006 ESPYS, and also the courage award at the 2006 Teen Choice Awards. He has run over 12 marathons, 2 Ultra Marathons, 15 Half Marathons, 50 5Ks, 15 10Ks, 5 15Ks.

He is very devoted to his family, friends, and the kids he has coached. He volunteers with AutismUp and has also been apart of over 25 high school and college basketball camps around the United States. He has been a Snow Valley Basketball school coach for 8 years, and has also been a certified licensed coach with USA Basketball for over 5 years.

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The Game of My Life: A True Story of Challenge, Triumph, and Growing Up Autistic

The Game of My Life: A True Story of Challenge, Triumph, and Growing Up Autistic

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    Jason McElwain is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Basketball.
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    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Jason McElwain for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jason McElwain for your next private or corporate function.
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    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jason McElwain or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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High-Functioning Autistic Amateur Athlete & Coach; Came to Fame When he Scored 20 Points After Playing Four Minutes During a High School Basketball Game

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Jason McElwain Biography

Jason "Jmac" McElwain was diagnosed with Autism at 2 years old and didn’t talk until he was 8. He was a Basketball manager for 3 years, until he got in my first JV game at Greece Athena High School and hit 3 free throws in a row. Then, his senior year on varsity he got in with 4 minutes left and scored 20 points, he hit 6 "3 pointers" and helped Athena win its first sectional title since 1992. Since his big game, he has been on various TV stations including ESPN, CNN, ABC, Larry King, CBS, etc. He has met Oprah, Donald Trump, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Dwayne Wade, Magic Johnson, Peyton Manning, Doug Flutie, Lance Armstrong, President George W. Bush and over 200 College Coaches.

Since his big game, he has coached high school athletics for over 20 seasons, all at his high school Greece Athena. He has coached 9 seasons for AAU basketball, 7 with East Coast Fusion, 2 years with Rap Elite, 1 year as an assistant coach with Rap Thunder. He has been apart of 9 sectional titles at Greece Athena for Basketball and Soccer with 11 division titles, 2 State Final appearances and 1 State Ring.

McElwain has been blessed to win many awards like best sports moment of year at the 2006 ESPYS, and also the courage award at the 2006 Teen Choice Awards. He has run over 12 marathons, 2 Ultra Marathons, 15 Half Marathons, 50 5Ks, 15 10Ks, 5 15Ks.

He is very devoted to his family, friends, and the kids he has coached. He volunteers with AutismUp and has also been apart of over 25 high school and college basketball camps around the United States. He has been a Snow Valley Basketball school coach for 8 years, and has also been a certified licensed coach with USA Basketball for over 5 years.

Jason McElwain Videos

  • Hot as a Pistol - The Jason McElwain Story
    Jason McElwain’s story is one of trial, triumph, and inspiration. Diagnosed with Autism at a young age, Jason’s love for basketball grew...
  • Jason McElwain - Autistic Basketball hero
    This is a real story about Jason McElwain (nicknamed J-Mac). He is a well functioning autistic boy, who became famous when he played a basketball...
  • Jason McElwain's big day, 10 years later
    Jason McElwain became a superstar 10 years ago when he scored 20 points at the end of a game, totally unexpected, as he was the team's manager and...

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  • How do I book Jason McElwain to speak at my event?

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  • What are the speaker fees for Jason McElwain

    Speaking fees for Jason McElwain, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jason McElwain are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jason McElwain, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Jason McElwain speak about?

    Jason McElwain is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Basketball.
  • Where does Jason McElwain travel from?

    Jason McElwain generally travels from Rochester, NY, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Jason McElwain’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Jason McElwain for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jason McElwain for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jason McElwain or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Jason McElwain is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Jason McElwain for your event is available upon request. Jason McElwain generally travels from Rochester, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kim Mulkey, Lindsey Harding, Nicki Collen, Jennifer King and Lloyd Pierce. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jason McElwain for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Jason McElwain Speaker Videos

  • Hot as a Pistol - The Jason McElwain Story
    Jason McElwain’s story is one of trial, triumph, and inspiration. Diagnosed with Autism at a young age, Jason’s love for basketball grew throughout his youth, leading him to serve as the student...
    Jason McElwain - Autistic Basketball hero
    This is a real story about Jason McElwain (nicknamed J-Mac). He is a well functioning autistic boy, who became famous when he played a basketball game on Februrary 15, 2006. This is the story that...
  • Jason McElwain's big day, 10 years later
    Jason McElwain became a superstar 10 years ago when he scored 20 points at the end of a game, totally unexpected, as he was the team's manager and had never played JV or Varsity basketball. The whole...

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