While in school Brett played baseball, football, and basketball. He also became an accomplished swimmer. In junior high he became a member of the wrestling team. In high school he wrestled on the varsity team. In the 1988 wrestling competition under the AAU Brett placed 4th in the nation. During Brett’s senior year he was made one of the team captains. After graduating he became a green belt in the martial arts. Brett is also an accomplished artist with national recognition.

During Brett’s senior year he began speaking professionally on subjects such as Self-improvement and drug-prevention. Brett has traveled throughout the world giving his speeches. Brett and his service dog Murray are the frequent subjects of news articles and TV interviews that deal with great success stories.

Brett is currently working full-time as a motivational and inspirational speaker. He is also a certified substitute teacher in his home town area.