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Athletes Speakers

Change your game. Change your mind. Change your life. From coaches, commentators and competitors, to strategy, psychology and superstition, the sports speakers, athletes and sports figures at our Speakers Bureau are authorities on every angle of the game. Whether Hall-of-Fame pros, Olympic Gold Medalists or self-sponsored hometown heroes, our sports speakers know what it takes to dream, perform, compete and win at the highest levels. Their stories are the stuff of Hollywood legend and many have had their experiences translated to the big screen in such popular films as Rudy, Soul Surfer, The Rookie, and Invincible. Experts at motivation, inspiration, team building, peak performance, competition and overcoming adversity, our Sports Speakers are guaranteed to bring home the gold and make your next event a home run.

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Steve Garvey

FEE CATEGORY * $25,000 to $30,000
TRAVELS FROM California, USA

Aside from having an enviable career on the field, baseball legend turned businessman, Steve Garvey is a sought out speaker known for his skill, story telling, and warm demeanor. He has dedicated his post-professional athletic… Full Profile


Janine Shepherd

FEE CATEGORY * $15,000 to $20,000
TRAVELS FROM California, USA

Janine Shepherd's story reads like the plot of a hollywood movie. A champion cross country skier in training for the winter Olympics, her life was irrevocably altered when she was run over by a truck… Full Profile


Ruben Gonzalez

FEE CATEGORY * $15,000 to $20,000
TRAVELS FROM Colorado, USA

When Houston resident Ruben Gonzalez decided to try out luging, he had never even touched snow. Over 30 years later, he is the only winter Olympian to have competed in four Olympics across four different… Full Profile


Jim Morris

FEE CATEGORY * $15,000 to $20,000
TRAVELS FROM Texas, USA

The inspirational story of Jim “The Rookie" Morris' unconventional method of motivating his young athletes is the inspiration for the Walt Disney blockbuster The Rookie and also The Blindside. When he was 35 years old,… Full Profile


Robert Rotella

FEE CATEGORY * $25,000 to $30,000
TRAVELS FROM Virginia, USA

Internationally known for his work in the area of applied sports psychology, Dr. Robert Rotella is consistently recognized as the world’s premier Sports Psychologist. He is a mental coach to many of the world’s most… Full Profile


Rick Pitino

FEE CATEGORY * $30,000 to $50,000
TRAVELS FROM Kentucky, USA

Basketball Coach Legend When the University of Louisville went looking for its first new men′s basketball coach in 30 years just nine years ago, it didn′t just get the best person available. The Cardinals got… Full Profile


Chris Klug

FEE CATEGORY * $15,000 to $20,000
TRAVELS FROM Colorado, USA

In a truly astonishing feat of athletic ability, and as a demonstration of the remarkable resilience of the human body, snowboarder Chris Klug won a bronze medal at the 2002 Olympic games as the first… Full Profile


Vince Papale

FEE CATEGORY * $20,000 to $25,000
TRAVELS FROM New Jersey, USA

In the course of a few months, Vince Papale went from being a part-time bartender, nightclub doorman, and substitute teacher to an NFL star and national inspiration. The football player was discovered when newcomer coach,… Full Profile


Jimmy Johnson

FEE CATEGORY * $50,000 to $75,000
TRAVELS FROM Florida, USA

Jimmy Johnson is one of the all-time greatest NFL head coaches, one of only five in league history to lead a team to back-to-back Super Bowl wins, and one of only two head coaches to… Full Profile


Magic Johnson Jr.

FEE CATEGORY * $75,000 and above
TRAVELS FROM California, USA

Earvin “Magic” Johnson went from being one of the most powerful players on the NBA court to one of the most influential business figures in the U.S. The two-time Hall of Famer, multiple NBA MVP,… Full Profile


Martina Navratilova

FEE CATEGORY * $50,000 to $75,000
TRAVELS FROM Florida, USA

Martina Navratilova is, in the words of Billie Jean King, “the greatest singles, doubles and mixed doubles player who’s ever lived”, taking women’s tennis to a new level with her fitness, speed, determination and agility.… Full Profile


Jackie Joyner-Kersee

FEE CATEGORY * $30,000 to $50,000
TRAVELS FROM Missouri, USA

Named “the Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th Century” by Sports Illustrated, Jackie Joyner-Kersee overcame severe asthma, poverty, and racial barriers to become a six-time Olympic medalist. She is the world record holder in the… Full Profile


Lyn St. James

FEE CATEGORY * $15,000 to $20,000
TRAVELS FROM Indiana, USA

Recognized by Sports Illustrated as one of the “Top 100 Women Athletes of the Century”, Lyn St. James is only one of three women in the 90-year history of NASCAR to compete in the Indianapolis… Full Profile


Nikki Stone

FEE CATEGORY * $5,000 to $10,000
TRAVELS FROM Utah, USA

At the Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan, Nikki Stone became America’s first-ever Olympic Champion in the sport of inverted aerial skiing. What made this performance so unbelievable was the fact that less than two… Full Profile


Dan Jansen

FEE CATEGORY * $15,000 to $20,000
TRAVELS FROM North Carolina, USA

After numerous setbacks, speed skater Dan Jansen finally captured a medal at his fourth and final Olympic games. Finishing eighth in the 500 meter, the event he was favored in, he later defied the odds… Full Profile


Rudy Ruettiger

FEE CATEGORY * $15,000 to $20,000
TRAVELS FROM Nevada, USA

Rudy Ruettiger's life story was immortalized in the eponymous 1993 film, Rudy. An internationally-known celebrity, acclaimed motivational speaker, distinguished author and humanitarian, Rudy rose to fame from meager beginnings. Against all odds, he achieved his… Full Profile


Mia Hamm

FEE CATEGORY * $50,000 to $75,000
TRAVELS FROM California, USA

Mia Hamm is largely considered the best female soccer player in history and the player who put women's soccer on the map. As a keynote speaker, Mia continues to inspire a new generation of young… Full Profile


Eric Shanteau

FEE CATEGORY * $15,000 to $20,000
TRAVELS FROM California, USA

Olympic Athlete, Cancer Survivor On his way to the 2008 Olympics, Eric has ridden a rollercoaster that included being diagnosed with testicular cancer, swimming the fastest 50m breaststroke split in the history of the 200… Full Profile


Greg Louganis

FEE CATEGORY * $30,000 to $50,000
TRAVELS FROM California, USA

Widely regarded as the best diver in the history of the sport, Greg Louganis is a four-time Olympic champion, a relentless voice for LGBT rights, and a powerful advocate for HIV awareness. In 1994, he… Full Profile


Todd Huston

FEE CATEGORY * $20,000 to $25,000
TRAVELS FROM Oklahoma, USA

For 20 years Todd Huston has turned a personal tragedy into an opportunity to help others overcome their challenges and become their best in every situation. After losing his leg in a boating accident, Todd… Full Profile


Gabrielle Reece

FEE CATEGORY * $30,000 to $50,000
TRAVELS FROM California, USA

Professional volleyball player and fashion icon, Gabrielle Reece (Gabby) is known for her towering 6’ 3” height. As a student at Florida State University, she was a star volleyball player and part time model, drawing… Full Profile


Pat Richie

FEE CATEGORY * $25,000 to $30,000
TRAVELS FROM California, USA

Pat Richie is an authority on building teamwork culture and has worked with over one hundred organizations developing corporate strategy and high performing teams. He began by working with legendary sports leaders from the University… Full Profile


Pat Riley

FEE CATEGORY * $75,000 and above
TRAVELS FROM Florida, USA

Famed basketball coach, Pat Riley, is a seven-time National Basketball Association World Champion and the only head coach in NBA history to win Coach of the Year honors with three different teams. He reached the… Full Profile


Dara Torres

FEE CATEGORY * $30,000 to $50,000
TRAVELS FROM Florida, USA

Dara Torres is a twelve-time Olympic medalist, known for being the fastest female swimmer in America. She entered her first international swimming competition at only 14 years old, and a few years later she competed… Full Profile





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