Sharkie Zartman

Sharkie Zartman

BS MA

CA, US
Motivate your team with lessons from an All-American athlete and award winning coach in the areas of coaching youth sports, peak performance and successful aging.

Sharkie Zartman is a former All-American volleyball athlete and champion competitor at UCLA where her jersey was retired. She was a member of the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team and also competed in the Women's Professional Volleyball Association for five years and is a member of the California Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame.

As a coach, Sharkie led El Camino College to nine league and two state titles, and with her husband, Pat, she helped the South Bay Spoilers Club Team win several national championships both as a player and a coach.

Sharkie holds degrees in kinesiology and instructional technology. She teaches health and fitness at the community college and hosts "Sharkie's Pep Talk" on Healthy Life Radio. Sharkie is a certified Health Coach with the official sanction of the New York State Education Department and the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.

Sharkie has authored five books, including:

"Shark Sense, Getting in Touch With Your Inner Shark"
"So You Think You Can Coach Kids?"

Her new book coming this summer is "Take on Aging as a Sport; The Athletic Approach to Aging." The publisher is Motivational Press.

Sharkie Zartman is a former All-American volleyball athlete and champion competitor at UCLA where her jersey was retired. She was a member of the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team and also competed in the Women's Professional Volleyball Association for five years and is a member of the California Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame.

As a coach, Sharkie led El Camino College to nine league and two state titles, and with her husband, Pat, she helped the South Bay Spoilers Club Team win several national championships both as a player and a coach.

Sharkie holds degrees in kinesiology and instructional technology. She teaches health and fitness at the community college and hosts "Sharkie's Pep Talk" on Healthy Life Radio. Sharkie is a certified Health Coach with the official sanction of the New York State Education Department and the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.

Sharkie has authored five books, including:

"Shark Sense, Getting in Touch With Your Inner Shark"
"So You Think You Can Coach Kids?"

Her new book coming this summer is "Take on Aging as a Sport; The Athletic Approach to Aging." The publisher is Motivational Press.

What Winning Coaches Do that Others Do Not

Coaching youth sports is a huge responsibility that people sometimes volunteer for without any idea as to what they are getting into.  Presentation gets people ready to answer the questions 'So You Think You Can Coach Kids" with a confident "YES!"  

An informative presentation that is also hilarious and makes sure coaches are ready to deal with the challenges.   
Educational / InformativeHumorous / Funny

Take on Aging as a Sport; Five Keys to Empowered Aging

This presentation offers baby boomers a sensible strategy to win at the "sport of aging."  Based on her training as a world class volleyball player and coach , her outlook on how to attack the symptoms and challenges of becoming older lays out simple guidelines that ensure you a sporting chance of retaining a full and vibrant life.  
Educational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Shark Sense; Primal Secrets for Success

Put your team in touch with their inner sharks to unleash instincts that are raw, powerful and simple to access.  Regardless of whether the goal is athletics, business or health, this presentation motivates people to step away from the sidelines and live up to their full potential.  
Educational / InformativeHumorous / Funny