Persistence Through Failure | Dr. John Roberts | TEDxFairview

Beyond his professional work, Dr. Roberts is a father, husband, coach, and Scoutmaster—roles that reflect his deep commitment to mentorship and community. His journey has been shaped not just by success, but by persistence through failure, learning to get back up each time and keep moving forward. Dr. John Roberts serves as the Director of the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program at Gannon University. With a background in healthcare education and research, he has contributed to national publications and presented at conferences across the state, region, and country. Beyond his professional work, Dr. Roberts is a father, husband, coach, and Scoutmaster—roles that reflect his deep commitment to mentorship and community. His journey has been shaped not just by success, but by persistence through failure, learning to get back up each time and keep moving forward. He is excited to share that perspective with the Fairview community at TEDxFairview. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx