Joe Rhea
Not Your Average Joe

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May 01, 2006

I thought that last nights presentation was powerful, I’m not sure if I was motivated or just scared to death...but it definitely triggered something. I am one of those people who think I’m invincible and don’t wear my seatbelt, there was nothing my mom could do or say I just didn’t ever get into the habit. After last night I will with out fail wear my seat belt every time I get into the car. – Women’s Tennis player

I loved hearing Joe. I believe he has saved lives by giving this message and showing that movie. Some of the girls on my team and I were talking after and we were saying that all high school kids taking drivers ed should have to watch that film and all those who are renewing their licenses.
We think that many lives could be saved if more people see that. It was so moving. I loved what he had to share, his message was amazing. Life is so fragile and he just brought that reality to the surface. I'm thankful that I had the chance to hear him speak. It definitely changed my views on life and other things I do. I think it was a very good thing to have the athletes go to. It was awesome! – Women’s Soccer player

I really liked Joe Rhea's message. It was pretty graphic and some may say "hard to swallow" with the graphic pictures, but I think for most of the student-athletes that really do need to hear this message- that is what it takes- the raw reality of it. He was a very good speaker and in most presentations like this I feel like the speaker is preaching to me and I don't connect with them because I don't feel like they are like me. I enjoyed the presentation, but didn't feel it was something I needed to hear as I am past that phase of my life, but the message of wearing your seatbelt is for everyone and anyone. I enjoyed that he seemed young which made him more credible to me as I could relate to him. After the meeting I went up and thanked him for coming out to little Logan, Utah to speak to us