Aurora, IL

You are only as good as the people that work at your facility so let us take a minute and introduce you to our all-star crew at the Aurora, IL franchise:

Don Beebe
Franchise Owner / Trainer

Don was House of Speed’s first client. His story of reaching and excelling in the NFL is inspiring. He moved from siding houses to playing a year of football for NAIA Chadron State College in western Nebraska, to setting speed and agility records in the NFL that still stand. A nine-year veteran wide receiver, Don was the first person to play for six Super Bowl teams. He was instrumental in helping the Green Bay Packers achieve the 1996-97 NFL World Championship. He is legendary for snatching a tinge of victory from Buffalo’s defeat in Super Bowl XXVII, when he caught Leon Lett at the goal line and forced a fumble after a length-of-the-field race.

Don developed into one of the fastest players in league history, blazing to a career best 4.21 forty-yard-dash at the pinnacle of his career. His speed training business has brought him further acclaim, as he continues to train and improve his client’s speed performance. This has given them the ability to stand out against their competitors. He remains in demand as a speaker, falling back on his knowledge, character, and life experiences to motivate and inspire audiences nationwide. HOS provides a larger platform for his message of effort, efficiency and achievement as he touches a new generation of athletes.

Don is a very unique retired NFL player whose appeal remains in the public imagination. His highlights continue to grace ESPN long after his career has ended, and he remains in contact with league personnel due to his warm spirit, speed training, philosophy, and connection to kids. Additionally, many of his former NFL colleagues have moved into leadership roles throughout the United States. Because of this, Don generates significant attention and promotion.

He is instrumental in the formation of character building programming that form the core values of House of Speed. Finally, Don plans to remain very active in the midwestern camps and the individual training of the elite athletes who are destined to become the future stars of tomorrow. Throughout all of this, he expects to remain a coach, inspiring athletes to do what it takes to honorably reach the next level.

Don has given time to the Make a Wish Foundation and is a regular off-season speaker to church groups, giving Christian testimony and an inspirational message. He was honored as an "Unsung Hero" at the 24th NFL Players Association Awards Banquet, where players are recognized for dedication and love of football, fans and community.