Glenn Bender is a former collegiate sprinter, holding All-American and All-Conference Honors from Texas Christian University (TCU) and Sam Houston State University (SHSU). 

Glenn helped to train and mentor athletes in his hometown, and went on to start Be the Standard because of the lack of knowledge and education he saw among parents and athletes when it came to the recruiting process. 

Glenn is passionate about developing young leaders, and teaching athletes how to use their skills to their advantage when it comes to figuring out their lives both inside and outside of their sport.