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Franzese is now a man on a mission. Determined to use the compelling experiences of his former life for the benefit of at-risk youth, professional and student athletes, corporate executives and for anyone seeking the inspiration to beat the odds and make positive changes in their lives, he has become a highly regarded motivator and a source of invaluable information.
It began when Michael got an offer he couldn't refuse. One afternoon, while he was walking in the prison yard, a command dreaded by all inmates blared over the loudspeaker.... "Michael Franzese, report to the Warden's office." This order is rarely followed by good news. His heart sank when he entered the office and was met by two FBI agents dispatched from headquarters in Washington DC., which would normally mean even worse news. Not on this day.
The agents were there to recruit Michael to participate in a program designed to educate professional athletes about the dangers of gambling. Michael knew the world of gambling and sports - he knew it from first hand knowledge from the side of the Mafia. That meeting with the FBI was the beginning of something very new for Michael. He recorded a video taped message that would be presented to professional and collegiate athletes, warning them about the danger of gambling, and the impact it can ultimately have on their career.
Since that time, Michael has been a featured guest at the NBA and MLB rookie camps, featured on ESPN, Fox Sports, and HBO Real Sports. He was recently a guest on the Jim Rome show (radio and TV), as well as NPR's "All Things Considered," Armed forces Radio, CNN and Fox News.
Michael is frequently a guest lecturer at several NCAA colleges and he addressed a gathering of NCAA college representatives for the "Champs Life Skills Program" in February 2003. He followed that with an address at the American Football Coaches Association conference in Orlando.
Over the last few years, Michael has taken his message about gambling across the country to many colleges, including:
Marshall University University of North Carolina University of Nebraska
University of Wisconsin (Madison) University of Tennessee Northwestern University
University of Illinois (Chicago) University of Miami University of Georgia
University of Indiana University of Alabama NC State
Virginia Tech Penn State University of Massachusetts
University of Connecticut University of Texas University of Michigan
Michigan State Kansas State Virginia Tech
University of Southern California Bradley Creighton
Drake Evansville Illinois State
Indiana State Northern Iowa Southern Illinois
Southern Missouri State Wichita State Lehigh University
University of South Florida Baylor University University of Memphis
University of Illinois (Champaign)
He is scheduled to speak at the U.S. Air Force Academy, University of Hawaii, and is returning to the MLB Rookie Camp, the NBA Rookie Transition Program, and the American Football Coaches Association. He has recently addressed the coaches for the San Diego Chargers and will address the Mississippi Association of Coaches.