Priscilla Loomis

Priscilla Loomis doesn’t just tell young athletes to believe in themselves, she shows them how. Raised in a single-parent household, she knows the grit it takes to chase a dream against the odds. After falling short at the 2012 Olympic Trials, she chose persistence over defeat and earned her place on the world stage as a 2016 Olympian in the high jump.

A three-time Hall of Fame inductee and two-time Female Athlete of the Year, Priscilla’s impact reaches far beyond the track. She reframes pressure as fuel, reminding athletes that whether you win or lose, you always learn. She drives home that opportunity rarely knocks—you have to create it. Her cohort knows a mantra of hers by heart: closed mouths don’t get fed. And above all, she pushes every athlete to advocate for themselves, step onto the line, and believe they belong.

Beyond competition, Priscilla is a dynamic entrepreneur running two successful businesses, the founder of a nonprofit, and a motivational speaker featured by The New York Times, Disney+, CNN, and ESPN. Her mentorship leaves athletes with more than inspiration—it gives them practical tools to rise through setbacks, seize their chances, and carry themselves with unshakable confidence.