| "In 1998 I won my fifth Wimbledon title and finished the year ranked #1 for a record sixth consecutive year. I thought my success on the court would quiet my media critics off the court. I was wrong. I still heard the same criticism concerning my quiet personality. I've always had a tennis coach but in ten years in the media spotlight I've never had a public speaking and on-camera coach. I decided the time was right and I called Steve Shenbaum. At first I was hesitant to ask for help but now my only regret is that I didn't do it earlier in my career.
Besides being a successful actor and comedian, Steve is a great communicator and has an excellent understanding of professional athletes and the media. We talked about what I wanted to work on and Steve immediately designed a program specifically for me.
We covered everything from breathing properly on-camera and speaking clearly and with more energy in interviews to commercials that would accurately reflect my personality. Since we began working together I've felt much more confident and relaxed with the media and I've learned acting, interview, and public speaking skills that I'll use now and after my tennis career is over. Like most professional athletes I've sacrificed a lot socially to accomplish what I have in tennis, but I'm not just a tennis robot. Working with Steve has helped me finally feel more comfortable being myself and more importantly, I'm having more fun both on and off the court and that, to me, is what it's all about."
- Pete Sampras |
| "I've had the pleasure of attending many game on client fundraising events with Steve including Shjon Podein's celebrity golf tournament in Minnesota, Pete Sampras's golf tournament in Los Angeles, and most recently Paul Pierce's celebrity softball challenge in my home town of Boston. The best thing about these events is that with Steve's help, the athlete's feel more comfortable in the public eye and at the same time they do something positive for their community. That is what game on is all about. I've seen it first hand...and it's working."
- Matt Damon |
| “After working with game on, I was fully prepared for all interviews at the draft without sounding rehearsed. I highly recommend this program for all professional and junior athletes.”
- Alex Smith |
| “I get to work with a great guy named Steve Shenbaum (he was the band director in America Pie 2, the younger one “Peety, this kid is killing.”) We do a lot of improv stuff. All of my interviews are off the top of my head but he helps me think quicker and not get stumped on question”
- Greg Oden |
“I have been through quite a few sales meetings in my time, and I have sat through more lectures and guest speakers then I care to remember. I can recall on many occasions, glancing at my watch to check the time quite often. I must say, that I have never seen a room full of 80 or so people, so intensely engaged as we were this past Sunday.
The 2 hours we spent with you felt like 5 minutes. When it was over, people (myself included) were genuinely disappointed that it ended. Very simply put… it was terrific.”
- Scott A. Robinson, Vice President, Optical Distributor Group
“Nick said after just two sessions, he can already tell a difference in his comfort and confidence levels. Thank you so much for providing this opportunity to these kids. We are so grateful to you for creating this program and for sharing it with the student-athletes.”
- Leslie Woods, mother of Nick, 13 Golf
“We are so impressed with your program. You are causing Edward to think not just about his body language and his word selection, but also who is in his “audience” and how their background and experience will color what they hear him say.”
- Kathy Cartee, mother of Edward, 17 soccer
“Clint has always talked positively about both of you and your classes. He has matured greatly this past year. Thank you for all of the time and help you both give to the students at the academy. It has made a difference in Clint and I'm sure in many others.”
- Cindy Wilson, mother of Clint, 18 Golf
“Mark is thoroughly enjoying game on. I have seen an enormous change in Mark's maturity and pragmatic skills. I am most confident your guidance has allowed Mark to grow and experience skills that will be helpful, always.”
- Donna Messenger, mother of Mark, 19 Basketball |
