The keynote: Scar Tissue
Scar Tissue: What Falling Apart Taught Me About Getting Back Up is Matt Young’s signature 45–60 minute keynote. It follows the real arc: a pro wrestling career trained by WWE Hall of Famer Booker T that went as far as working with WWE, ended by injuries at 20. A million dollars made by 23 in the car business — and lost by 26, bankrupt. And a rebuild grounded in faith, discipline, and years of studying how the mind and body drive performance under Bob Proctor and Dr. Joe Dispenza.
Rooms don’t leave with a sugar rush. They leave with tools they can use the same day: how to reset after a mistake, how pressure actually works in the body, and what identity looks like when the title, the job, or the season is gone.
What audiences take away
- The mind–body connection, made practical — years of study translated into tools a room can use immediately.
- Identity after the loss — who you are when the thing you built your name on is gone.
- Pressure is information — the body-first reset Matt teaches elite young athletes, and uses himself.
- Purpose is a gift, not a mystery — a faith-driven case that everyone carries a God-given gift, and the scar tissue to prove it.
Who books Matt
Companies and sales organizations, schools and colleges, churches and men’s groups, and sports organizations — from youth leagues to the pros — across Frisco, Dallas, and DFW. Recent rooms include All Pro Dad chapters and Frisco ISD.
For companies, Matt draws on 12+ years as a sales manager and finance manager to help sales teams execute at a higher level. For teams and schools, he brings the same mental performance work he coaches one-on-one — see corporate speaking in Dallas and The Confident Athlete.
Common questions
How long is the keynote?
Scar Tissue runs 45–60 minutes, shaped to your event’s schedule. Tell Matt about your room and your timeline when you reach out.
What does it cost to book Matt?
Every event is different. Matt quotes each event personally — reach out through the contact section, or check availability on GigSalad.
Does Matt travel outside Frisco?
Yes. He is based in Frisco, Texas, speaks across Dallas-Fort Worth and North Texas, and travels for the right event.
Book Matt for your event
Tell him about your room, your date, and what your people are up against. He’ll tell you honestly whether he’s the right fit.