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Attention, encouragement, role models are what the kids need most. They’ve got it. Pat has a needlessness for material possessions. She has her kids. Today Pat has added a new endeavor to staying in shape by swimming, riding her horse, representing the U.S. Olympic Committee, and working with Pat’s Lil’ Champs.

Her dog, Cody, has graduated and is now a Trauma and Therapy Dog. Together, Pat and Cody have developed a new joy  - working with children in hospitals and schools.


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A Summary

BUSINESSWOMAN

	International Representative for the U.S. State Department
	
	Spokeswoman for Sports Illustrated, Catalina Sportswear, and Eastman Kodak

	Official Representative for two U.S. Presidents at the Olympic Games

	Interview/event commentator for NBC in three Olympic Games

	Sportscaster in long running series for CBS

	Chairman of the Board for Pat McCormick Enterprises, Inc.

	Member of 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games Organizing Committee

	Member of President’s Council on Physical Fitness

Producer of audio cassette “The Highest Step” which has sold thousands of copies throughout the country

Author – Growing Up, Going Up

Founder of Pat McCormick Educational Foundation

COMMUNICATOR

Keynote speaker for such organizations as the National Association of Sportswriters and Sportscasters, Northrop Aviation, IBM Corporation, Xerox Corporation, the Young Presidents Association, the Crystal Cathedral, and Sports Illustrated

Speaks to schools throughout the country

OLYMPIC DIVING CHAMPION

Only woman diver in history to win 3 and 10 meter gold medals in back-to-back Olympics

Holder of 27 national titles and 3 Pan American Games gold medals

Recipient of Athlete of the Year – Sports Illustrated: Woman Athlete of the Year – United Press International and Associated Press; Babe Zaharis Trophy; Recipient of the James E. Sullivan Trophy for Outstanding Amateur Athlete of the Year.

Elected to the Olympic Hall of Fame December 12, 1985

July 1, 2004 - Bud Greenspan has selected Pat McCormick as one of the 25 greatest Summer Olympians of all time.

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Pat McCormick Educational Foundation:
Pat McCormick's assembly programs motivate and entertain.  Her philosophy is a simple, yet profound one.  In her assemblies, she outlines her five-step plan that details a surefooted path to achievement, not just athletics, but in the far more important game of life.  Her five-step includes (1) having a dream, (2) learning efficiency and commitment, (3) developing a high failure quotient, (4) surrounding yourself with greatness (such as teachers and staff at your school), and (5) replacing old goals with new ones in order to keep "tepping up" from each victory stand to a higher goal.  Pat tailors her message to any grade level from elementary through high school.

Message From Pat:
"I feel truly blessed to be in a postion to give back to the community that gave me such wonderful opportunities and experiences during my athletic and professional careers.

It is heartwarming to see the glow and hope in kids faces when they realize the CAN reach for the stars, and with a little help and support, achieve tremendous success.