Rob Mendez, football coach without arms or legs, inspires his team | SC Featured 

Bro this shit is something alot of people should see they should do a movie on this man one of the most inspirational stories I've ever seen born with no arms and no legs and his happiness and accomplishments in simply remarkable ima new beginning screenwriter and I would love to have a part in making a movie for this man #whosaysicant this man's story must be told

I’m from Gilroy, CA. The city of Garlic. I’ve seen this guy around town all the time. He’s got a great personality. Had a beer with him at the bar once on 1st street

I have so much respect for this man.

"If he's willing to do all that? Then what are we willing to do?" That shit is powerful 💯💯

I’m about to live my life to the fullest just for him. You can’t take what you have for granted 💯

Thank you ESPN and Jimmy v for giving this man the perseverance award at the espys well done so proud.

As a first time father to an amazing newborn son, i have to say this is beyond inspirational. I wish him all the success in the world and blessings to his family.

I had him as a coach nothing but a great and humble guy he will always be a great coach I ever had!

wow i went to prospect with this guy. he was a really cool kid. To see him now! Wow!

Wow!! I can’t be the only one who can see him in the NFL one day. I love people like him. Just a normal guy with an very powerful mind. AWSOME!! “Go kick ass” I love it!!

Nothing but Respect! 💯❤️ Do what you love! 💪🏾

The most inspirational video I’ve Ever seen. GOD BLESS THIS MAN FOREVER

This was amazing and inspirational God Bless Robert

Tears are flowing, I'm so filled w/ admiration for this man. He has a heart of gold. God bless him!

I just caught the second half of this just now in ESPN. Immediately made my teenage sons watch it to appreciate what they have.

How heartwarming and wonderful and inspiring! Those kids will be changed for life in a positive way. So will the coach. Beautiful. I don’t know how anyone could give this video a thumbs down. Boggles the mind.

When he said he just wanted the feeling of importance that's so deep💪💪

And here we all take life for granted, all motivation from Rob! You are amazing brother!

OMG!!! One of the most powerful inspirational videos I ever watched! Meanwhile.....We sit in our little pitty partys thinking about how unfair life has been to us! MUCH RESPECT COACH MENDEZ!!!

This was so inspiring to watch. This video really should have over a million views by now. God bless you Rob. Keep up the great work. Congrats on the Jimmy V award and cant wait to hear your speech at the ESPY’s!!! San Jose represent!

I teach at an alternative high school. I'll be using this video in my Life Skills class the next time we talk about resilience. Mr. Mendez, thank you for being such an inspiration.

He is so dedicated, he has so much self-love, he is kind, and supporting.

Today I had the pleasure of meeting Robert, I got to know him a little he is a great guy and a true inspiration for everyone else. May God continue to bless you Robert🙏

That's my friend. I am honored and proud to know him and to be be his web designer

This is great, I have the utmost respect for his man. I wish him absolutely nothing but success!! I feel like a complete jackass for my petty problems or complaints. This was truly inspiring.

I met Rob because we have the same favorite watering hole. Along with other customers and employees at this establishment, I have been fortunate enough to be in his circle and to have had numerous meaningful conversations about life. Recently I came across these videos. This man is an inspiration!

This is one of the greatest men on earth so respect him

Wow!!! What an inspiration. They should make a movie about this awesome man so that maybe people like me will stop complaining about the minute things that we complain about and see how blessed we are. May God bless you. You are truly an inspiration.

Respect dis dude bring tears in my eyes

Mendez is very inspiring! Where can we buy his shirt? With the wording "whosaysicant" on it.

Massive respect to Rob. Respect to the school that made him a head coach.

WHO SAYS I CAN'T.....NO BODY....YEEEEEAAAH....I love it, mad respect and god bless!!!!

Wow. That is so inspiring!! He loves something and doesn’t let anything stop him!! ❤️

WHO SAYS HE CAN'T! Goddamn this is the most inspirational thing I've seen in a very long time!

Not one eye was dry while watching this. Thank you Rob Mendez for blessing me with the opportunity to know who you are and continued blessings to you!!!

This really touched my heart. I'm very proud of Rob Mendes.

I watched this while bawling like a six-year old cheerleader. My wife thinks that I am depressed for some reason and walking in on me watching this didn't help a lick. People, if this man can face life everyday without complaining, how can we form our lips to bitch about ANYTHING that life throws at us? I would LOVE to have this man coach my kid because of what he brings to the table. What he brings to the table is not just football knowledge, he brings LIFE lessons! It's character, attitude, backbone, spiritual guidance and LOVE FOR YOUR FELLOW MAN. As a United States Marine, this is the man who in the face of assured death, could make you charge a machine gun nest. If you are blessed to have a man like this pass through your life, you should get down on your knees and thank GOD for that blessing. I have only met one man like this in my life so they don't come along often but now I can say that I know of two. Coach Rob Mendez, I don't know if you will ever see this but if you do, I want you to know that you have touched the SOUL of this man for just being who you are. I appreciate the fact that you have decided to share the gift that is you. I would have ran through brick walls for you. I pray that you will live a long and prosperous life and continue to share what is you to these kids. You are giving more than anyone can put a price on and because of that, these kids are receiving a gift that will grow within them for the rest of their lives. God bless you my brother. "Who says I can't? NOBODY!"

An amazing incredible man! Most of us do far less with so much more! I would loved to have played for him, as he would have made me a better person on and off the field!

This is one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen.. can’t wait till he gets his first head varsity coaching job

Respect✊🙏

This young man is so inspirational. I honestly don’t understand how any one can give this story a thumbs down. God Bless you Robert🙏🏼❤️🕊

Respect to this man

So much respect to my man rob keep grinding! Thank god everyday for the little things! We take so much shit for granted

It would actually be so dope to be coached by him. An asset that no other team has

How in the world does this video get 278 dislikes...SMH! You can do anything you want. The only barriers to overcome is in your own mind:

Cost em an arm and a leg to get to where he is today Respect. I better not see anyone disrespect him he deserves this. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Get this man on a NFL field! I think the Falcons are gonna be looking for a new coach real soon! 😝😝😝

They should let him coach in the all star game of the nfl

Thank you Coach Mendez. 100% inspirational. Definitely a master strategist for the love of the sport and athletes.

Respect God continue bless u in u life keep that joy because u are a inspiration stay strong and look forward because God will be continue bless u

Respect, Brave Man !!

Never been so emotional watching a video .. I wish nothing but the best for that man and his family ..

Who says I can’t 💪🏽 nothing but respect

Wow, Rob. Wow! I'd been looking forward to this for a few weeks, ever since I saw a video to the side of another one I had been looking for. Even though this Saturday's SportsCenter couldn't come fast enough, I still expected the video to feel like 15 minutes. I got started and it felt like 15 seconds. Rob's story is so engaging that I could easily watch a feature-length documentary on him. If there isn't the option of a film, to tell his story, someone better lock it down. It's even got its title, already. #WhoSaysICant

Now this is the content I like to see!

God bless that man for being stronger than almost everyone I've ever known!! #WhoSaysICant

my sis, bro and i have a disability called AOA1 and we get needing lots of help doing things, i wish we had more people around us who got us when we were in school, your video brought tears to my eyes

I just saw him 20 mins ago in downtown San Diego and I wanna hug him :)

Who could possibly dislike this video? Smh

Great guy who I had the honor to meet when he coached my son in South San Jose. He still inspires me. I'm so happy to see him making head coach. He deserves it!

I would be stoked to have this guy coaching my kid. He brings the passion and the motivation everyday. Teaches them how to deal with adversity just by being there. That's what the kids need to learn through sports.

Let someone on the other team crack a joke before or during the game, on god we locking after the game 😂😂💯💯

Damn bruh I was just about to take a nap and now I’m tearing up watching this. Keep it up coach you’re doing a fantastic job #whosaysicant

He also has something they don't teach at Harvard....CHARISMA 🤘

Did anybody else cry on this Inspiring speech😢🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

Oh my god. I cried through the whole thing. What an amazing human being. So damn cool how much he can accomplish.

I respect him too 💯✊🏾

I KNOW EXACTLY HOW THIS MAN FEELS! My name is Josh, I have cerebral palsy and I use a wheelchair and I want to coach football just like this guy does. I understand the fire that burns inside to want to be a coach. I'm trying to get there. It's been tough but I am still trying . I've written a book about my life called BOYDEN STRONG A life of heart and courage on Amazon. I'm not giving up. This brings me to tears. I love this dude. I love football. This game and desire to coach is never going to leave me. I was born at 25 weeks. 2 pounds 2 ounces . Wasn't supposed to make it, wasn't supposed to be here but at 32 years old I finally realized I'm here for others, to coach, to inspire and above all to be a LIGHT TO OTHERS. NEVER EVER EVER GIVE UP!!!!

Absolute beast of a human being. What's that you can't do again?

I swear if this was my coach we'd a never lost

I talked to Rob in person today as he went by and I was standing outside my office. Great guy!

Coach Rob Mendez, love your Roar! You are inspiring and your relentless drive is infectious! Rock on Coach! #WhosaysICant

We really take the little things for granted🙏 this puts things in perspective

Today I met Robert he is the same guy you sent in the video a great man a great leader. He passed by my car and I ran down the street to catch him this guy is a beast of a human

It's a beautiful thing to see the impact this man has on his kids. Who says a disabled person can't coach a team? Who says a woman can't coach a team?

Thank you Jesus for this man's life. inspiring.

As someone who lived & is from Gilroy, Ca and worked, had High school classes with Rob, I can tell you he is a funny ass guy, worked with him during high school at Best Buy. He played Madden Tournaments with his chest, and used to register with a pencil and customers would be amazed. Seeing Rob on the sideline on Friday Night Games was always the norm. Class of 2001! Bay Area Rob!

Hi Rob. Don’t know if you will see this but. I Just met you in the Hyatt elevator. Had my little girl on my back. My 6 year old had questions about why you had no arm and legs so we looked you up and watched this video. Now she’s more enlightened and I have a new motivational speaker added to my list. Thanks for being you and for never letting someone tell you that you can’t. Keep kicking life’s A!

What a great piece!!! Rob is an amazing individual.

went to school with this guy, very hard worker!! great guy and a true motivator

Saw this two days ago on tv and now i can't stop watching it! Seriously can't get over how amazing this man is!!

Total respect! My hat goes off to you. God Bless you. I admire you.

I went to elementary school with him at El Roble in Gilory CA and I’m so glad he’s doing well! Keep up the good work Robert!

I’m honestly proud to attend this high school just because I get to share it with this man. Seeing him everyday gives me hope for my own future

Robert has always been an inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing him.. Former El Roble Elementary principal.

This story was so well done. Rob Mendez is such an inspiration!!!

Oh my god this guy is so inspiring they should make a movie about him for sure . Next time I think life is giving me sour apples I will think about this man , he is a so incredible wish him all the best in his future.when you get kicked and your down get right back up again just like him.

This video made my entire year 🙌🏻🙌🏻

😵🥺🤔 .. I will never forget this .. thank you Rob !!! Gave me more motivation.

What an inspiring message! Rob is truly a hero on so many levels. God does work in mysterious ways. He was given something much more valuable than arms and legs….a heart of gold!!

This Man inspires me! 🙏💯

Who wouldn't want to play for this guy? I'm glad my favorite team the 49ers had him around at a few of their practices. He got along really well with a good portion of the players and still keeps in touch with them.

Im truly am grateful for everything, you inspired me robert. This makes me want to go harder, I LOVE IT!!!

Look at this guy's work ethic and what he has to do just to survive. As well as not being able to play sports. It makes me sick when professional athletes that are getting paid, take plays off or give up by taking themselves out of games.

God bless man. 🙏🏽🤞🏽🙏🏽

Thank you Rob, You changed the way i looked at my life. I will be a better person from now on. Who says i can’t...

THIS VIDEO ........MUST BE SEEN .... BY EVERY COACH ......ESPECIALLY ON NTHE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL ............REQUIRED VIEWING ....AND MEMORIZED ...........

Respect

I went to that school and played football.. wish we had him on the staff back then for sure. Definitely need to go back and meet him! watch a game also

boxing is my favorite sport, I don't know much about how the sport of football works, but this man is an inspiration to EVERYONE, I Love you coach Mendez, you are my hero 💖👏