Sports Related Keynote Speakers
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Sports keynote speakers are world-class coaches, athletes, media broadcasters, and commentators covering all sports related disciplines. These keynote speakers are versed in historical changes in sports and the ever-changing analytics that define the big business of sport including recruiting, business operations, and overall customer experience with fans.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Jim Abbott Featured
Motivational Speaker, Former Major League Baseball Pitcher
The Major League Baseball pitcher who was born with only one hand, Jim Abbott shares with audiences the keys to adapting, persevering and removing obstacles to success.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 4 Videos: 5
Walter Bond Featured
Mr. Accountability, Business Consultant, Former NBA Player
While many know Walter Bond as a former NBA player, more and more people know Walter as a passionate and motivated speaker, author, and business coach with one goal: to help people see their full potential.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Gary Brackett Featured
Superbowl Champion and Entrepreneur: Unlocking your teams Peak Potential
Gary Brackett was a walk-on student athlete, to becoming an NFL Super Bowl champion and team captain, to owning multiple brands as a successful entrepreneur, Gary has a proven track record for translating championship-level success across multiple playing fields, teams, and individuals.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 4 Videos: 4
Misty Copeland Featured
First African American Female Principal Dancer in the American Ballet Theatre
When she discovered ballet, Misty was living in a shabby motel room. A true prodigy, she was dancing en pointe within three months of taking her first dance class and performing professionally in just over a year: a feat unheard of for any classical dancer.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Joe Ehrmann Featured
Coach for America/SHIFTWHY, Former NFL Player
Joe Ehrmann has been a speaker, author, activist, and coach for more than 35 years. His book, “InSideOut Coaching: How Sports Can Transform Lives,” explains how to become a transformational coach, changing lives and society by helping to develop healthy men and women.
Keynotes: 12 Books: 0 Videos: 11
Gian Paul Gonzalez Featured
Inspiring Hope Through The Power Of Commitment and Positivity.
Founder of Hope + Future Foundation | Expert on Sports, Leadership, Youth Education, & Wellness.
Gian Paul Gonzales is a dynamic speaker known for his game-changing insights, including the famous “All In” rally cry that propelled the NY Giants to their 2011 Super Bowl victory. He inspires teams and individuals to achieve peak performance and overcome challenges with the same passion and unity.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Inky Johnson Featured
Author; Communicator; Former Collegiate Athlete; Adversity Overcomer
Inky Johnson is a survivor of a life-threatening injury from playing college football. Executives, sports teams, church members, and young people all benefit from the raw energy of his charismatic speaking. Whether the topic is leadership, teamwork, or perseverance, Inky inspires his audiences to embrace the challenges of life.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 8
Jeremy Poincenot Featured
World Blind Golf Champion
Jeremy's journey of losing his sight at 19 due to Leber hereditary optic neuropathy is both heartrending and inspiring. He learned the transformative power of interdependence, embracing his new reality to turn tragedy into opportunity. His story showcases resilience and the profound impact of relying on others for support.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 6
Melissa Stockwell Featured
American War Hero; U.S. Paralympian; 3x World Champion Triathlete
Melissa Stockwell is an American war hero who has triumphed over personal tragedy to achieve greatness and World Champion status. She has dedicated her life to chasing remarkable accomplishments while giving back to others as a U.S. Paralympian and 3x World Champion triathlete.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Joe Theismann Featured
World Champion Quarterback & Entrepreneur
Joe Theismann is an entrepreneur and former star quarterback for the Washington Redskins who has spent the last two decades as an NFL analyst. As an Emmy award winning analyst, businessman, and athlete, he utilizes his gifts, talent, and high energy to share his strategies for handling unforseen change.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Troy Vincent Featured
NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations; Co-Founder of A Call To Men
Troy Vincent informs the business of the NFL through the unique lens of his previous roles as a player, a player’s union president, and the Senior Vice President of Player Engagement. Vincent is considered a national leader as an advocate against domestic violence and sexual assault.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 4 Videos: 7
Damon West Featured
Inspirational Change Agent, 3x Best Selling Author, Philanthropist and College Professor
Damon West, M.S. Criminal Justice, is a motivational speaker and best-selling co-author (with motivational speaker Jon Gordon) of The Coffee Bean: A simple Lesson to Create Positive Change. His first book was, The Change Agent: How a Former College QB Sentenced to Life in Prison Transformed His World.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 2
Lance Armstrong
Seven-time Tour de France winner, Cancer Survivor, Podcast Host, Endurance Athlete, and Managing Partner, Next Ventures (Venture Capital)
One of the most iconic athletes and recognizable names in the world, Lance Armstong’s incredible journey has a massive impact with audiences. Learn what it takes to be the best, to win at all costs (and then pay the cost).
Keynotes: 1 Books: 5 Videos: 1
Johnny Bench
National Baseball Hall Of Famer, 1989
Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in January 1989, Bench is considered "Baseball's Greatest Catcher". Over the years, he has maintained balance by using his celebrity status to aid several worthy causes.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 34 Videos: 2
Ross Bernstein, CSP, CPAE, Global Speaker Fellow
Inspirational Business Keynote Speaker & Best-Selling Sports Author
The best-selling author of nearly 50 sports books, Ross Bernstein is a peak-performance business speaker who’s keynoted conferences on ALL SEVEN continents. AND...Ross is just one of three speakers in the world to hold the CPAE (Speaker Hall of Fame), CSP, and the Global Speaking Fellow Designation.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 2
JJ Birden
Former NFL Pro & Motivational Keynote Speaker
JJ Birden helps individuals seize their opportunities in life. JJ was not the biggest, strongest, or fastest guy on the field, but he knew how to seize his once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and maximize his success through dedication and hard work.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Caleb Campbell: NFL Athlete, West Point, Former Army Officer
A transformative framework resulting in growth oriented leaders and teams and a culture where well-being and performance thrive together.
People everywhere are tired. They’re running on empty, trying to meet relentless demands in a world that refuses to slow down. But the answer isn’t doing more—or doing less. It’s finding the courage to face the discomfort we avoid head-on and, in doing so, expand into something greater.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Jimmy Chin
Academy Award Winning Filmmaker, National Geographic Photographer, Mountain Sports Athlete
Jimmy Chin is a photographer, filmmaker and mountain sports athlete known for his ability to capture extraordinary imagery while climbing and skiing in extremely high-risk environments. He began his professional career in 1999, and his talents were quickly recognized by top expedition leaders and outdoor brands.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 6 Videos: 3
Dr. David Cook
Sports & Performance Psychologist; Consultant; Best-Selling Author on the Mental Advantage
Dr. David L. Cook, top sport and performance psychology expert, best selling author, and award winning film producer. Dr. Cook served as the mental training coach for the San Antonio Spurs for eight years that included their two World Championships.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Bob Costas
Broadcaster
Bob Costas has won twenty-nine Emmy awards - more than any sports broadcaster. His versatility has been recognized with awards and nominations in the categories of hosting, play-by-play, writing, journalism, news, and entertainment.
Keynotes: 0 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Jim Craig
Olympic Gold Medalist; Goalie for 1980 USA “Miracle on Ice” Hockey Team; Board Member of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation
Jim was the backbone of the 1980 Olympic Gold Medal Hockey Team, whose ‘Miracle’ win was voted by Sports Illustrated as the greatest moment in sports history of the 20th century. For 35+ years, Jim has provided strategic and winning direction to some of the most prestigious companies worldwide.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 5 Videos: 3
Dr. Kevin Daley
Former Harlem Globetrotter; Leadership & Mindset Expert
Kevin's presentations are a dynamic blend of humor, energy, and actionable insights. His background as an international athlete and corporate consultant, combined with his engaging storytelling ability, ensures a memorable and impactful experience.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Paul Epstein
Former NFL & NBA Business Executive; Leadership & Sales Expert; 2x Best-Selling Author
Paul speaks about the power of WINNING MONDAY as the starting point of all growth and transformation. These insights and actionable playbook were learned as a 15-year NFL and NBA executive, now leadership and sales advisor to the world’s top brands seeking to build and scale a championship culture.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 6 Videos: 2
David Feherty
Host, Golf Channel's "Feherty," New York Times Best-selling Author
David Feherty‘s sharp wit and colorful personality have made him golf’s favorite TV announcer. Feherty is open about his struggle with addiction and depression saying, “Far too many people are owned by addiction and devastated by depression.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 7
Valorie Kondos Field
UCLA Women's Gymnastics Head Coach
UCLA head coach Valorie Kondos Field has positioned her Bruins as one of the premier programs in collegiate gymnastics with six NCAA championships.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 0 Videos: 7
Justin Forsett
9-year NFL Veteran Pro Bowl Player, Co-Founder and CEO of Hustle Clean, Entrepreneurial Trailblazer, Ethical Leadership & Team Dynamics Expert
Known for his speed and agility on the field, Justin is now a respected leader and businessman off the field. He shares his stories of sacrifice, setbacks, and success and helps teams and leaders push through hard things and level up to grow through opposition and succeed despite adversity.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 4 Videos: 4
Scott Hamilton
Olympic Champion and Cancer Survivor
Scott Hamilton is the living example that “good guys CAN finish first!!” He is an Olympic Champion, television broadcaster, philanthropist, motivational speaker, author, husband, father, cancer survivor, and eternal optimist.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 4 Videos: 1
Hank Haney
Legendary Golf Instructor & Author of "The Big Miss: My Years Coaching Tiger Woods"
Legendary Golf Coach, Hank Haney, reveals clear and passionate guidelines on reaching and achieving success. He has applied his coaching to tour championship players Tiger Woods and Mark O'Meara.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Greg Harden
Peak Performance Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Executive Consultant
Greg Harden, M.S.W., is a peak performance coach, motivational speaker and executive consultant who is best known for his work with 7-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady, Heisman Trophy winner and Super Bowl MVP Desmond Howard, and 23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 2 Videos: 6
James Lawrence
The Iron Cowboy; Endurance Athlete; World-Renowned Speaker; Best Selling Author
James Lawrence, The Iron Cowboy, conveys rousing and influencing keynote presentations that embolden meaningful outcomes and improvements globally. Lawrence is a Guinness World Record Holder, endurance athlete, successful entrepreneur, husband, father, and renowned speaker.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 11
Chaunté Lowe
Motivational Olympic Medalist, American Record Holder, Honor Student, and Breast Cancer Survivor
If there’s an art to overcoming obstacles, Chaunte Lowe takes the gold. The world-renowned high jumper lives to conquer barriers, racking up 4 Olympic games appearances, 3 global championship medals, 3 American records. She achieved most of these accomplishments while also holding the title of “mother of three.”
Keynotes: 1 Books: 4 Videos: 3
Dr. James Maas
Nation's Top Sleep Educator, Chancellor of the United Institute, Award-Winning Professor
World famous sleep educator gives a dynamic program with incredible take-away value that constantly receives standing ovations. The information provided with audience interaction will increase daytime alertness, psychological mood, productivity, creativity, athletic prowess, general health and longevity
Keynotes: 2 Books: 0 Videos: 5
Anne Mahlum
Serial Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Investor
Anne Mahlum is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist and investor who has created $100M of net worth by investing in herself. She is the Founder of [solidcore] and Back on My Feet.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 0
Juan Pablo Montoya
World Famous F1 Racing Driver
Juan Pablo Montoya Roldán (born September 20, 1975) is a Colombian race car driver known internationally for participating and winning in Formula One and CART race competitions.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 4
Jim Morris, The Rookie
Motivational Speaker | Former MLB Pitcher | Inspiration for Disney's movie "The Rookie" | Best-Selling Author | Consultant | Educator | Coach
Jim Morris is Disney's "The Rookie." He's the science teacher/coach who made a bet with his baseball team; if they won district he would try out for an MLB team. They did, he did & made it to the major leagues at the age of 35, in just 3 months!
Keynotes: 2 Books: 2 Videos: 5
Chris Norton
Motivational Speaker & Former Defensive Back
After a life changing spinal cord injury during a college football game, Chris was given a 3% chance to ever move anything below his neck. He turned that 3% chance into opportunity that led to walking across the stage at graduation and 7 yards down the aisle at his wedding.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 Videos: 4
David Nurse
Wall St Journal Best-Selling Author; Top 50 Worldwide Keynote Speaker
David Nurse’s keynote talks are inspirational, laugh out loud funny, and actionable- giving you and your company the tools needed to navigate the complex business landscape and go to the Next Level.
One CEO recently said of David's keynote - “David is the most impactful speaker I have ever seen.”
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Kyle & Brent Pease
Inspiring Athletes, Advocates, and Co-Founders of The Kyle Pease Foundation
Diagnosed with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy as a child, Kyle Pease had grown up supporting his athlete brothers Brent and Evan from the sidelines. While his condition limited his ability to play sports, it didn't dampen Kyle's passion for them, nor did it stop them from including Kyle in everything.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 7
Amy Purdy
Survivor, 3x Paralympic Medalist, NY Times Best Selling Author
Featured TEDx speaker, survivor, World Class snowboarder, Best-selling author, Dancing With The Stars Finalist, Toured with Oprah, Superbowl Commercial, Founder of Adaptive Action Sports
Keynotes: 6 Books: 2 Videos: 12
Jason Redman
Former Navy SEAL Officer, Author of Orange Wounded Warrior Sign at Bethesda Naval Hospital
Jason Redman joined the Navy on September 11, 1992 and spent eleven years as an enlisted SEAL. On September 13, 2007, outside of Fallujah, Iraq, Lieutenant Redman’s Assault Team came under heavy machine gun and small arms fire and he was severely wounded in the ensuing firefight.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Yogi Roth
College Football Analyst, Accomplished Coach, NYT Bestselling Author, Scholar, Filmmaker, Media Personality , Host, and World Traveler
Yogi Roth is a filmmaker, scholar, New York Times bestselling author, accomplished coach, popular sports analyst and world-traveler who has been studying human potential for over a decade.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Jeff Saturday
Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl Champion (Super Bowl XLI)
Jeff Saturday, Super Bowl champion, ESPN analyst, and former NFL head coach, brings dynamic leadership insights from the gridiron to the boardroom. With a passion for teamwork, resilience, and peak performance, he inspires audiences with lessons on leadership, adaptability, and winning under pressure—both in sports and in life.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Janine Shepherd
A Broken Body isn't A Broken Person
Deepak Chopra calls Janine a Change Agent. Maria Shriver calls her an "Architect of Change." Her spellbinding, inspirational keynote blends the talent of a consummate storyteller with a message of resilience, defiance, acceptance and human potential.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Chris Singleton
Love Your Neighbor: Inspirational Speaker; Author; Entrepreneur; Former Pro Athlete
Chris Singleton is a former professional athlete drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2017. Following the loss of his mother in a racially motivated mass shooting, Chris has now become an inspirational speaker and best-selling author who shares his message of unity and racial reconciliation.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Lauren Sisler
Emmy Winning ESPN Sportscaster; Addiction Prevention & Mental Health Advocate
Lauren Sisler is a national award-winning sports broadcaster who has been captivating audiences with her insightful coverage on ESPN since 2016. Through her grief of unexpectedly losing both parents to their hidden drug addiction, Lauren emerged from the shadows of shame and found renewed hope.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Brad Snyder
U.S. Paralympic Athlete; Retired U.S. Navy Officer
Brad is blind. As a part of his rehabilitation process Brad returned to the pool, and after a few months of training earned a spot on the US Paralympic National Team for swimming. At the 2012 Paralympics, he competed in seven events, earning two Gold medals and one Silver medal.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Alan Stein, Jr.
Performance Coach, Consultant, Speaker and Author
Alan delivers high-energy keynotes and interactive workshops to improve performance, cohesion and accountability. He inspires and empowers everyone he works with to take immediate action and improve mindset, habits and productivity.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Rocky (Rock-T) Turner
Author, Speaker, Radio-TV Personality, Former Professional Baseball Player
Professional baseball player turned DJ and radio personality, Rock-T aka Rocky Turner, has a heart to motivate people to stop making excuses and get it done.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Darren Woodson
Former Dallas Cowboy, 3x Super Bowl Champion, Former ESPN Analyst, Entrepreneur, and Real Estate Partner
Three-time Super Bowl champion and five-time Pro Bowl selection Darren Woodson joined ESPN as an NFL analyst in 2005. He appears on NFL Live and SportsCenter, as well as other ESPN platforms throughout the year.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 10 Videos: 4
Don Yaeger
Best-selling Author, Former Sports Illustrated Editor, CEO of sports PR firm and a Cancer Survivor
As an award-winning keynote speaker, business leadership coach, an eleven-time New York Times Best-selling author and longtime Associate Editor for Sports Illustrated, Don Yaeger has fashioned a career as one of America’s most provocative thought leaders.
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