EXPERT ON:
◉ Motivation & Mindset◉ Leadership Development◉ Inspirational Life Story◉ Goal Setting & Achievement◉ Faith in Action◉ Team Building & Collaboration◉ Overcoming Adversity◉ Entrepreneurship & Innovation◉ Decision-Making & Emotional Intelligence◉ Effective Communication
EXPERIENCE:
◉ Championship Basketball Coach & Leadership Strategist — Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Odessa College with 230+ career wins, known for building high-performing teams and leadership-driven cultures.◉ Creator of the Pro-Mentality U™ Performance Framework — Teaches teams and organizations how to perform under pressure, build accountability, and lead with discipline and mental toughness.◉ Resilience-Driven Leadership Voice — A kidney cancer survivor once labeled special education, Dr. Bedell transformed adversity into achievement, earning advanced degrees and inspiring audiences to turn challenges into leadership strength.
Dr. Franqua “Coach Q” Bedell is a championship basketball coach, leadership strategist, and creator of the Pro-Mentality U™ performance framework. As the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Odessa College, he has built high-performing programs and developed leaders with more than 230 career wins. Known for blending elite competitive standards with leadership culture, Coach Q teaches teams and organizations how to perform under pressure, build accountability, and lead with discipline.
What makes his message powerful is the journey behind it. Once labeled special education and later a kidney cancer survivor, Dr. Bedell turned adversity into fuel—earning two master’s degrees, doctoral-level leadership training, and a Doctorate of Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Leadership. Today, he challenges audiences to rethink limitations, build resilient cultures, and lead with purpose. Through powerful storytelling and practical frameworks, Coach Q leaves audiences with one unforgettable message: championship performance starts in the mind, and adversity often produces the strongest leaders.