About Rod Heskett

* Experience:

        Elite Athlete, Educator, Motivational Speaker

* Philosophy:

        "You don't have to be a world class athlete to be world class"


                                        * Primary focus:

                                                Empowerment

                                        * Interests:

                                                Fitness, Greatness, Public Speaking, Writing, Learning, Growing


Your mountain has no peak... enjoy the view as you climb.



Education and Experience:

AA Liberal Arts- West Valley College CA

Academic All-American

Greater San Jose Sports Association Athlete Of The Year

California State Champion 5000m

BA Physical Education- Fresno State University

Big West Conference Champion 1500m

Olympic Hopeful 1500m

Professional Clear Credential Physical Education- Fresno State University

CAHPERD Conference Leader- Fresno CA

Preliminary Credential Mild to Moderate Special Education- San Jose State University

Creator of Individual Interactive Education Portfolio

Department of The Year- Sequoia Middle School CA

Mentor Teacher- East Side Union School District CA


International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program Certified


Past President of Aptos High Noon Toastmasters- Toastmasters International


Running Coach- Santa Cruz Triathlon Association


Bay Area Physical Education and Health Project


Nikken Independent Wellness Consultant (Currently)


Physical Educator at August Boeger Middle School (Currently)


Running Coach in Santa Cruz Available Everywhere Online (Currently)