For over two decades Robert Boudwin was better known as Houston Rockets mascot “Clutch the Bear,” which was a character he created in 1995.  In addition to performing at over 1,500 games and 6,000 shows across the world in 12 countries he served as a content creator in the engagement economy helping to build the Rockets brand through in-game experience, grass roots marketing initiatives, community investment projects, creating an on-line presence & social media strategies.  Along the way he has coached & trained over 600 mascot performers at all levels from 1994 to present as a college instructor, private consultations, then onto his own mascot fantasy camps and ultimately MascotU which he cofounded & co-owns since 2016.  He authored 7 children’s books & was producer of popular school shows reaching over 1.25 million elementary students at over 2,100 shows as well as being a published author for Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inside Basketball.  Boudwin was a 2006 inductee into the Mascot Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, 2 time NBA Mascot of the Year & a Houston Chronicle Hometown Hero in 2014.  In the summer of 2016 Robert opened his own Marketing Consulting & Public Speaking Practice with the NCAA, Harris County Houston Sports Authority & Sam Houston Race Park being just some of his clients.  Philanthropically he is best known for his work with organ donation awareness having run the Houston ½ Marathon twice in the full Clutch mascot costume promoting the cause and serving on the Corporate Board of Directors for Life Gift since 2014.  He is a member of Leadership Houston Class XXXVI having graduated in June, 2018 & gave his first TEDx Talk in in 2017.  Robert was proud to join the UH Athletics Team as the Assistant Athletics Director of Marketing & Game Presentation in May, 2018 & continues to serve several other clients on the side as well as speaking regularly on a host of topics guaranteed to inspire, educate, entertain & motivate!  Creating “Sticky Marketing” Content in the Engagement Economy, Providing Exceptional & Remarkable Customer Service, “The Clutch Effect” — The Power of Focus, Servant Leadership & The Best I Could Do…  The Worst I Did… A Story of Perseverance Through Adversity are some of his most popular talks.  He resides in Spring, TX with his children, 2 sets of twins.

MASCOT BUSINESS PERFORMANCE METRICS

-Performed in NBA, MLS, NFL, MLB, NHL & MILB stadiums & arena in almost every state and 12 countries around the world with over 1,500 games performed, 2,000 school shows & 4,000 appearances

-HIGHEST 3rd party yearly appearance revenue in nation as Pro Mascot Performer (3 times average of any other mascot in nation)

-146K Facebook Followers as of 2016 (over twice any other mascot in the country & 10-20 times the average mascot

-Has coached, trained & consulted for over 600 mascots during his 30 year sports entertainment career

HIGHLIGHTED AWARDS/DISTINCTIONS 

• 2006 inductee into Mascot Hall of Fame in 1st Year of Eligibility
• Leadership Houston Class 36 Graduate & Awarded Most Extroverted
• 2014 Houston Chronicle Hometown Hero
• 2007 University of Delaware Presidential Citation for Outstanding Achievement
• 2013 Donate Life Texas Champion
• 2 time NBA Mascot of the Year
• 3 time NBA Mascot Leadership Award
• 3 time Idea Conference Mascot Video of Year
• Author 7 children’s books
• Published Chicken Soup For The Soul Author
• Ran Houston ½ Marathon as Clutch in Full Costume twice for Organ Donation
• Armed Forces Entertainment Show Tour Producer & Entertainer in Bosnia & Kosovo