After retired from his athletic career Charles dove head first into becoming and entrepreneur. Charles is the founder and owner of the So High Sports & Fitness Performance Center, a 12,000 square feet sports and fitness center that sets on approximately two acres. He works with individuals of all ages looking to improve their level of fitness, he helped younger athletes secure more than $10 millions in scholarships to play at the collegiate level, professional athletes including David Robinson, John Starks, Allan Houston and many others.

After retiring from professional track and field, Charles self-published his book titled “Head Games: Life’s Greatest Challenge”. In his book, Head Games: Life’s Greatest Challenges (September 2007), Austin reveals the battles fought and victories won throughout his career as a professional high jumper. He shares the roadmap he followed to achieve his goals and offers advice for others hoping to find success.

In 2015, Charles received his first patent for his Total Body Board and in 2019 he received his second patent for his Total Body Rack. Both are pieces of fitness equipment. Some of the professional sports teams that purchased his Total Body Board are the Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers and New York Jets. Also, the Total Body Board was purchased by many collegiate sports teams such as the Univ. of Alabama, Univ. of Maryland, Iowa State, Cal Berkeley and VCU. Others that have purchased the Total Body Board are Walter Reed Medical Center, physical therapy clinics, high schools, home consumers, Watergate Hotel in D.C. and the 308 Airforce Rescue Squadron.

Self-motivation is at the root of Charles Austin’s relentless pursuit of his goals and aspirations. He competes with himself, pushing himself to be better every day. He believes that no matter how far he has come, there is still more he can achieve and become. When you employ him as a motivational speaker, you will learn from his experiences as a former world-class athlete and a successful entrepreneur.

Austin lives in San Marcos, Texas with his wife, Nathalie Austin and has three sons, Camron Austin, Allex Austin and Christian Austin.

Leadership Experience:

2001 Outdoor World Track & Field Championship Team Captain

2001 Indoor World Track & Field Championship Team Captain

2000 Olympic Track & Field Men’s Team Captain
1999 Outdoor World Track & Field Championship Team Captain

1999 Indoor World Track & Field Championship Team Captain 1998 World Cup Team Captain

1997 Outdoor World Track & Field Championship Team Captain
1997 Indoor World Track & Field Championship Flag Barrier
1996 Selected by the United States Olympic Committee to present President Clinton with the

Presidential Olympic plaque at the White House

To schedule a speaking engagement, please contact Charles Austin at (512) 392-2330 or Charles@sohighsports

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