A HUGE thank you to NBC 5 News Chicago for coming out to cover my school assembly shows. They dedicated two solid minutes of their newscast to cover my story and message to kids. This is my 21st year performing and speaking at schools. While I have been profiled on the news in tons of…

It was an honor to ride again for the United States World Championship Team. The 2024 BMX World Championships took place in Abu Dhabi. This is my fourth time riding for the United States World Championship Team. Previously I have ridden for the Team in Montpellier, France (2021), Abu Dhabi (2022), and Glasgow, Scotland (2023).…

Matt Wilhelm’s Anti-Bullying School Assembly Program at South Newton Elementary in Indiana.

What a competition! There were some heavy hitters in attendance from overseas, so it was an honor to stand on the podium at Flatland Battleground. The contest had a vibe that you don’t always get with BMX comps these days. The riding surface was pretty much perfect, which I think immediately puts all the riders…

It was an honor to ride for the United States National Team in Scotland. The BMX World Championships bring together the best riders from countries around the globe. To wear the red, white, and blue, and represent the United States again on the biggest stage is a dream come true. The level of riding at…

A big thanks to Southwest Regional Publishing for their great article in the Reporter. I performed at two schools in Palos District 128 last week, and it was great to have the newspaper come out to cover the show. Here is a link to the article

What an honor and privilege it was to ride for the United States in Abu Dhabi. BMX has come along way since I started riding. We used to be looked at as trouble makers, and now we proudly wear the Red, White, and Blue!!! I was chosen in 2021 to ride for the USA National…

It’s been a few months since winning the USA National Championship, and I’m still in disbelief. I’ve tried to write a story or post several times, but the words just aren’t coming out right. Let me just say that I am beyond grateful to have won this competition. I won the ESPN year-end title exactly…

It was an honor to ride at the AFA competition in North Carolina and take the #1 spot. It was a great event, and the level of riding was insanely high. I had a feeling this was going to be a big contest because people were talking about it well in advance. The pro class…

Thank you to every principal, teacher, and parent for the opportunity to share my show with your kids this spring. It seemed like every single school was requesting an in-person show this spring. I just couldn’t keep up with the record-setting demand for in-person school assemblies, and it was great to see kids laughing and…