Jimmy V Award recipient Rob Mendez: ‘Who says I can’t go further?’ | 2019 ESPYS

Rob Mendez is passionate while accepting the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2019 ESPYS. He stresses the importance of focusing on what you can do instead of what you can’t do.
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[@petrinajc]

Class of 2001! Gilroy High School fellow graduate. I went to high school with Rob and worked with him at Best Buy in High school. He kicked everyone’s asses in the Madden Tournaments, seeing him working the register with a pen & his mouth. He is always joking around & laughing in the break room. Great guy all around! He was always on the sideline at Varsity Games on Friday nights in Gilroy, CA! 408! Represent! Bay Area!

[@jamesbeckstein5556]

I dont care whats your political affiliation, your gender or if you identify as another , if your addicted to drugs or alcohol....HOW THE FU#% CAN ANYONE HIT THE DISLIKE THE STORY OR THIS PERSON ...his enthusiasm is electric and considering his disabilities thats saying something ...i stress over bills to pay !!! True inspiration and fir you guys that hit the thumbs down , get a life !!

[@trexkiddos7264]

Amen bro

[@ccho907]

Somebody who doesnt like the niners?

[@rexarmstrong4284]

@@ccho907 is that your honest answer? If you can listen to the inspirational words of a passionate human with only a head and torso, and dislike it because of a bias against a team, or even to joke about it, then I must inform you that you don't have a soul.

[@ccho907]

@@rexarmstrong4284 I wasn't saying me. Jus spitballing who it could be is all.

[@rexarmstrong4284]

@@ccho907 good

[@mikejames9931]

Great Talk and very Inspirational!

[@mario_breezy]

Me when I Nut 4:05

[@abunchofmeskinztv8762]

Ciara wouldnt even who he was if she didn’t marry that player . She out there crying and shit .

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

"When you focus on things that you can do instead of worrying about things you can't do you will go far in life" Amen 👏💯

[@jcolumbiap]

LeeTravius Mckay Thank YOU!

[@FlashEditzFlashProd]

It always gets to me when he says “who says I can’t nobody”.

[@FlashEditzFlashProd]

Zenigundam it’s not that I am crying it’s just that it shows how much he loves the sport of football.

[@impanthering]

@@RobbieStacks90 ok relax buddy

[@FlashEditzFlashProd]

Bunnicula Vampire Bunny thank you.

[@Monk-E]

@@RobbieStacks90 ok buddy go cry

[@evanschweppe8298]

Zenigundam i bow down to you, alpha male. you are clearly superior.

[@trollof229antthevariable9]

What an inspiration dude keep doing and keep living your best dude.

[@richrome9897]

Will watch this everytime I'm feeling sorry for myself.

[@KelpPardue]

This is very powerful. Most of us reading this have arms, hands, legs and feet but we all suffer from something in lie. Sometimes we keep it private, sometimes we make it public, but everyone has obstacles. Let’s all let Rob know how much he’s touched us and made us all realize how trivial and unimportant some obstacles can be and the power to never give up and the power to tackle anything that gets in our way. Rob, I want to thank you.

[@jfull8807]

This guy is incredible god bless him 🙌

[@storkman]

God*

[@christopherhobden3502]

Robert my dude. Known him since he was 10. He was my boys little brother best friend. Always has been this way. Congrats Rob..you deserve it. Love you bro

[@CaliGrown11]

I’m sure Lil Jon is proud of that “Yeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh!!”

[@edwardmccandlish572]

When I saw Ciara cry ! i lI knew she had a good heart ! What a babe !

[@lennylane6463]

Looked like her man took more time doing his hair and make up than her!

[@chrisginoc]

Powerful speech. Anything is possible. You just gotta WORK at it. Not wish, hope, etc. W-O-R-K.

[@wavelink64]

Had to watch it a second time. Super inspiring dude, totally thought he might fall off the stage...

[@cutator]

A great example of why every life counts. What an inspiration, a blessing.... and wonderful example of overcoming obstacles and keeping a focus on your goals. God Bless You Rob.

[@jamesvincent1434]

Met this guy in a Starbucks in Morgan Hill back in 2014. Never met a more a genuine human being. God bless his soul. James

[@magen2271]

“Last but not least my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” 👏 💯 May God continue to bless and push this beautiful man forward. May he know no limits and may he always keep God first in his life. May we all learn so much from him and do the same. God bless you all. Amen 🙏

[@jrsmith5080]

I can see this guy going up the ranks in coaching. He works hard as a coach and he deserved this.

[@rubydavis6627]

"Focus on what you can do, not on what you can't." Thank you Rob. May God bless you.

[@butwere3-0wou]

I’m a devout Christian, but if I had the difficult life he has, my faith would at the least be shaken. Maybe me saying that means I need to work on building my faith. God Bless this amazing man, and anyone who is just passing throught the comments. Jesus loves you!

[@rogemillecastillo3183]

@Cris Something is definitely wrong with you....

[@nightrider9309]

Man I love this dude energy, and yes we can all go as far as we want it to go, just put the effort and you be surprised. Bless you man and hope u be on one of the greatest coaches out there. "YOU CAN DO IT!!!"

[@ac-memphisshenanigans...1855]

@jahod davis, he was born without limbs

[@macbookpro7249]

it scared me when he yelled at the end i thought something was wrong

[@AznJungleFever]

Nah lol that's that football coach beast mode on lol

[@20David13]

Mac Book Pro though he was tweaking

[@maggiemorrisseycoltsandpac3100]

If you ever complain about anything in your life again. Look at this guy and if you still complain there is something wrong with you

[@lesliedye1345]

Proof that there is more power and inspiration by the soul and spirit than the body. The passion in his voice and WHAT he says has brought him to this place. In Jesus Christ. Amen!

[@001davem]

If this guy doesn't inspire you, then you are dead inside.

[@djchillywilly0]

I’m a para transit driver, and Every time I pick up coach rob, we always have great conversations. This dude has a huge heart and funny af! I’ll see you around bro!

[@kenvaldez4653]

I mentor kids in high schools and middle schools...today we watched another video which showed this gentleman overcome his obstacles....my kids were mesmerized by his story!! We then discussed our own personal adversity, and our own struggles/challenges to overcome. Many of these kids struggle with traumas, drug addiction, mental health issues, disabilities, bullying.....the list goes on and on.....but they were able to relate.. I had tears in my eyes on the way home this evening....."who says we can't" Nobody!! I'm inspired!

[@sceneonelosangeles6442]

Wowwwwwww

[@Ryan-sj4of]

This guy should write a book. (Unironically)

[@storkman]

No one has posted it yet so I will, Who's slicing onions up in here?

[@LadyPhoenix24]

Inspiring story. It brought tears to my eyes. Rob, you are the man. God bless!

[@sol4308]

Keep striving for greatness my friend u are inspirational. Go Niners

[@caprof54]

No captions? Come on, ESPN, here you are honoring an individual with disabilities, yet you do not caption your videos. :(

[@rmgdmv2786]

I'm a youth baseball coach, and this man's story is one for the ages. He is an inspiration to us all.

[@blakealexander2094]

Met this guy earlier this year, super humble man and really inspirational

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Wow this guy is awesome. Sticks by his own phrase and has been making it happen in his life. Too cool.

[@jokerface7531]

*MY RESPECT* 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@taytertott4437]

Amazing man! What a speech 😩👍

[@Lifel4444]

I was his neighbor for about two years, I think we are 2-3 years apart. He blew my mind the first time I saw him. I never talked to him but I heard him interact with others and it's true, this guy has a genuine good heart, and he is very hard working. Shout out from gilroy's Fowler st. God gives people the biggest trials because those are his best warriors and Rob has truly showed he is one of gods best.

[@carlbrown939]

24 people have no soul.

[@legendaryalex8720]

3:56 for the moment from the google rewind vid

[@anthoniojohnson]

I'd play for him.

[@stillme1065]

@@amarirasheed6 You sound ignorant bro.

[@yea390]

@@amarirasheed6 stfu and let people and enjoy damn

[@rickee1962]

Anthonio Johnson me too bro!!!

[@jujupalais5737]

Great job to his parents for sure. What an inspiration at every level!!!

[@kevinwilliams7721]

I love this ❤️ I love this guy 🙏🙏 keep striving for greatness 💯

[@laterallex]

I know this man, went to HS together in Gilroy. I’m amazed! May the blessings continue for you.

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

Will always be a legend 🐐

[@duskdaddy]

What a terrific man!!!

[@essenza_live9474]

1:47 It's nice to see sum people still believing in whats right

[@BradleyCodes]

Ok boomer

[@essenza_live9474]

@@BradleyCodes get outa here wit yo Minecraft throwback Thursday self and how do you post a throwback Thursday two days in a row?

[@dylandavis4280]

@@essenza_live9474 so you believe in jesus christ but judge him? Grow up there is no "god" simply words written in a book

[@essenza_live9474]

@@dylandavis4280 I don't lime fighting so I'll leave it at that thanks for the comment tho

[@dylandavis4280]

@@essenza_live9474 you are a lying idiot. You literally were just trash talking someone

[@jerrybrigante486]

Who´s says I can´t??? Nobody !! Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!

[@crazyguyjohn3594]

WHO SAYS I CANT? NOBODY! YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nykia31]

What's your excuse?

[@rocksmith435]

This guy is amazing

[@EMcIsBoSsMode]

What did that guy say in the crowd?

[@katiewilliams5643]

This was the best moment even if Tyler Trent didn’t get this award I was more proud that this football coach got the award finally ESPN doing something right

[@levellphantom453]

Coach rob used to be my highschool coach a couple years ago! Despite having no arms and legs he was a great QB coach 💯 Congrats coach rob u deserve it mane!

[@chriscruz8269]

Whossaysicantnobody yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! lol

[@trollof229antthevariable9]

God Bless, brother.

[@1956carol]

He is soooo awesome you go Rob, you r the greatest person

[@davidcornell7150]

Respect

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

Amen God bless 🙏

[@geebee380]

I'm so inspired right now. Thank you for giving the world this gift.

[@cjpockets]

This guy should’ve hosted.

[@ballfanatic4697]

This man is my hero

[@jogo4122]

Lord savior jesus christ🙏🏾

[@ByLiitoh]

I'm not crying you're

[@TheNamesDitto]

No waste in complaining. Let's keep hustling!

[@rrperezup]

The 7 that disliked this video will go to hell no question .

[@diyfilm9210]

Must make your video with translation

[@tallallabanieh5749]

this video is a huge inspiration for me

[@cousins4life300]

Who said I can't, Who say's we can't.. WHO SAYS WE CAN'T.. .. YEAHHHH

[@phillipnguyen1178]

What a beauty. God bless him. And hes a Sharks fan!

[@imjaire]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤❤❤❤

[@rebeccasteen]

My goodness, someone must be cutting onions.

[@tracycordero3198]

Powerful thank you

[@quentonshannon5712]

God bless 🙏❤

[@robinhood4532]

Realest dude ever. A master of many sorts. You are a true definition of a man. Who says I can’t NOBODDDDDYYYYYYYY!!!! LFG

[@katiewilliams5643]

I’ll say this if you haven’t had a chance to read his book it’s a great book probably one of the best football books I have ever read incredible man great story very inspiring I can’t say enough about this football absolutely amazing congratulations coach and thank you ESPN for giving the courage award to this man he deserved it there is no better person in this world then coach Robert Mendez congratulations

[@jaredmorales9763]

Respect 🔥🔥✊️

[@Cton88]

Incredible

[@jacquelynsaenz2111]

his speech really inspired me he may be disability but he has the talent of succeeding of being a coach I may be learning disabled I may be all confuse I have lots of things in my thoughts but I want to become a filmmaker director and producer and screenwriter I'm not going to give up I'm going to set what's in my heart just because people have disabilities it doesn't mean that they can stop whatever they want to accomplish I'm not giving up on mine and maybe 28 but I have a talent to write a story to put it into a movie and a series I know I can do it I'm not going to listen to these negative thoughts that's inside my head I'm going to listen to the positive and I know I can do it if you believe in your dream go for it don't be scared don't be frightened I know but this is what you wanted this is what you've been working for you can do it 😁🙏✊✊✊👏👏

[@ADS24643]

Amazing

[@decafmocha211]

If Coach Mendez does not inspire you nothing will. Just a privilege to listen to him. Respect

[@moxeus]

Man Russell Wilson keeps some intense eye contact.

[@marlasparks2357]

I'm going to show this video to my middle school students.

[@alexsantiago5987]

Good

[@jjboys215]

Just WOW!!!

[@MYCHANNEL-on1cp]

to think they once gave an award to bruce jenner, so sad

[@Mubark_baladja]

Thank u🙏

[@silentbranch]

Nah the pacing is crazy im sorry

[@anahiramos2849]

POV: He came to visit ur school

[@josephnoel1455]

I love you man you are a great human being

[@chonghunyi]

Just amazing, amazing....thank you Lord for giving this man, parents, neighbors, etc....thousands of others....

[@bigjermdiesel4816]

Living Legend

[@nunya988]

Bruh why is this only 4 min

[@thesupersistersvlogs191]

Wow wow THANK YOU!!!! YOU ARE AMAZING .STRONG AND THE BEST!!!! WHO SAYS .I CAN'T?!! NOBODY YEAHHHH!!!!!

[@MegaBC11]

This video has so much inspiration packed behind it. How can someone possibly thumbs it down?

[@mindonamillionrecordsllc5256]

whos that shorty at 1:54?

[@rickee1962]

34 people didn’t like this? Let me guess?? Thank god those people don’t have access to nuclear weapons.

[@seanbellin4896]

awesome!!! it was nice meet you Rob in Appleton,Wi in Dec ,2019!!! and nice meting Memo too!!