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Six-Time Indy Car Winner
A consummate competitor in the ultimate team sport, six-time IndyCar winner James Hinchcliffe shares an inspirational story of following dreams, leading high-performance teams, and surviving a near fatal accident that changed his perspective forever.
World Champion Quarterback
Joe Theismann is an entrepreneur and the former star quarterback for the Washington Redskins. Most recently, he spent the last 2 decades working for ESPN and the NFL Network as an NFL analyst.
NBA Legend & NY Times Best Selling Author
A global icon that changed the game of basketball, Kareem is a Presidential Medal of Freedom Winner who now works to bring innovative educational opportunities to underserved communities.
Head Coach, Los Angeles Chargers
Jim Harbaugh is the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. Formerly the head football coach at the University of Michigan, he is one of the most respected names in football and a proven leader on and off the field.
Champion NASCAR Driver
Julia Landauer is a NASCAR racer and 2-time champion. With dozens of wins across different series, Julia has set records since she was 10 years old, including becoming the highest finishing female in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series’ 64-year history.
Former NFL Quarterback & Motivator
The highest-rated quarterback in NFL history and an active supporter of children's charities worldwide, speaker Steve Young inspires others to realize and reach their potential.
Boxing Champion & International Boxing Hall of Famer
The daughter of boxing icon Muhammad Ali, Laila is a world-class athlete, television host and passionate health advocate who encourages others to live an active lifestyle.
American Gymnast & Entrepreneur
There’s no doubt about it. Olympic Gold Medalist Shawn Johnson East is a champion. But it’s about so much more than excelling at her chosen sport of gymnastics.
Entrepreneur & All-Time NBA Great
Best known for his prowess on the basketball court, Earvin "Magic" Johnson is also an entrepreneur whose latest venture, Johnson Development Corporation, develops property in neglected minority urban neighborhoods.
3x Super Bowl Champion
Three-time Super Bowl champion Darren Woodson is one of the greatest players to ever wear a Dallas Cowboys uniform. Woodson's athleticism, paired with his leadership skills and dependability, put him in a select level of performers in the NFL.
Former Broadcaster & Professional Baseball Player
Roberto Clemente, Jr. is a universally respected philanthropist, humanitarian, entrepreneur, producer, former broadcaster, and professional baseball player.
Olympic Gold Medalist & Television Personality
The world’s most recognized male figure skaters, Scott Hamilton is an Olympic Gold Medalist, Network TV skating analyst, actor, performer, producer, best-selling author, humanitarian and a cancer survivor.
Former All-Pro Quarterback / TV Analyst
The former quarterback for the Bengals, Jets and Cardinals during a 14-year NFL career, Boomer Esiason is now an analyst for The NFL Today. He also founded the Esiason Foundation to eliminate the threat of CF.
Associate Editor for Sports Illustrated
As an award-winning business leadership coach, 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.
Inspirational Basketball Coach
As coach of the Rutgers women's basketball team, speaker Vivian Stringer showed grace under fire during the Imus debacle and led her team the national championship.
Gold Medalist Swimmer & Disabilities Advocate
Amy Van Dyken is an Olympic champion swimmer with six gold medals to her name. She speaks about her experiences as a world class athlete and how she developed the "will to win" through perseverance.
Olympic Swimmer & Motivator
A motivator and champion swimmer, speaker Dara Torres shattered records and expectations by becoming the oldest female - at age 41 - to ever make the Olympic swim team.
Author, Literacy Advocate, Former NFL Champion & Inspirational Speaker
When former New England Patriot’s wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell entered the University of Georgia, he could only read at a junior high level—something he realized after attending his first English class and recognizing he wasn’t at the same literacy levels as his peers.
Snowboarder & Founder of Adaptive Action Sports
After going through a life-altering experience, Amy Purdy attained goals that even those who have both legs struggle to achieve. Today, she is one of the top ranked adaptive snowboarders in the world.
Hall-of-Fame NCAA Basketball Coach, Best-Selling Author & Mental Health Warrior
When it comes to coaching, teamwork and the leadership needed to excel, no one does it better than Joanne “Coach P” McCallie, former NCAA Division I women’s basketball head coach for 28 years.
2X Olympic Judo Gold Medalist & MMA Fighter
Kayla Harrison made history as the first American to win two gold medals in Judo. A survivor herself, she founded the Fearless Foundation to help survivors of child sexual abuse through education and sport.
Tennis Legend
Navratilova is not only a tennis legend, but an inspirational leader who demonstrates wit, candor, and sheer motivation. She has amassed an unmatched number of professional records during her career.
Captain of the 1980 Olympic US Hockey Team
Mike Eruzione led the US Hockey Team that beat the odds to win the Gold Medal at the 1980 Olympics. His decisive winning goal allowed the underdog US team to beat the Soviets and stun the world.
Boxing Heavyweight Champion
Speaker Mike Tyson is a larger-than-life legend both in and out of the ring. Talented and thrilling to watch, Tyson embodies the grit and electrifying excitement of the sport.
NFL Veteran & Businessman
The resilient quarterback that led the 1981 Philadelphia Eagles to their first Super Bowl, Ron Jaworski is now a highly successful businessman, bringing together the sports and business world with passion.
Author, Business Consultant & Olympian
Vince Poscente used his unique perspective on business and speed to reach the gold medal round of the Olympic speed-skiing competition only 4 years after deciding to compete - with no previous racing experience.
Olympic/Paralympic Games Medalist
Patrick “Blake” Leeper is an eight-time Paralympic Track and Field international medalist, world record holder and three-time American record holder.
Olympic Diver & Author
By 16, Greg Louganis won his first Olympic medal, and at 24 he became the first man in 56 years to win two gold medals in diving by winning both the platform and springboard events.
Gracie Award-Winning Media Personality, Motivational Speaker & Boy's Prep Basketball Coach
For nearly two decades, Gracie Award-Winning media personality and basketball coach, MalaniKai has dedicated her life to training and mentoring youth and daring to speak her mind on radio and television.
Co-Authors of The Price She Pays, Mental Health Advocates & Licensed Experts
For Katie Steele and Dr. Tiffany Brown, sports have always been a means of connection, and when they witnessed first-hand the mental health crisis facing athletes, they could not look away.
Olympic Gold Medal Winning Power Couple
Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall are an Olympic power couple with a remarkable love story. Their journey of determination, love, and excellence has cemented them as one of the most iconic couples in sports today.
Major League Pitcher and Gold Medal Olympian
Though born without a right hand, Jim Abbott went on to become a Major League Baseball pitcher who now shares a powerful message of overcoming adversity.
Author, Own The Arena & Vice President, International Tennis Federation (ITF) Executive Director
With an outstanding track record in leading, innovating and collaborating, Katrina Adams is a woman of many firsts. She is the first African American to lead the United States Tennis Association (USTA).
Three-Time World Series Champion, Humanitarian & Philanthropist
Jeremy Affeldt is a Three-Time World Series Champion, humanitarian and philanthropist, speaker, author, broadcaster, and family man.
First Legally Deaf Player in NBA History
Hearing impaired since birth, former NBA player Lance Allred is a best-selling author and thought leader who compels those around him to seek ways to overcome setbacks and pursue dreams.
Seven-Time Tour de France Winner
A globally-known cyclist and endurance athlete, Lance Armstrong knows what it takes to be the best, to win at all costs - and then pay the cost.
"The Real Ted Lasso"
John U. Bacon has worked nearly three decades as a writer, a public speaker, and a college instructor, winning awards for all three.
Co-Host of Tiki & Tierney on WFAN
Tiki Barber is the co-host of Tiki and Tierney on WFAN, alongside Brandon Tierney, weekdays 10AM-2PM ET. At UVA, Barber excelled both academically and athletically on the football field. In 1996 he was named the ACC Player of the Year.
Entrepreneur & Former NBA Star Player
Using innovation to overcome adversity, retired NBA player Jonathan Bender invented the JBIT MedPro rehabilitation device, which has helped himself (and thousands of others) walk again following injury and strain.
11-Time IRONMAN Champion
Lisa Bentley raced for 20 years as a professional triathlete. She won 11 Ironman and 16 Ironman 70.3 races. She should not have won any of them. She has cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening genetic lung disease.
Former NFL Pro
Former NFL pro JJ Birden is now a performance coach, sharing lessons from his life that help audiences and professions realize the most important thing about success—it is never given, but always earned.
Mother of Olympic Gold Medalist Noah Lyles & Certified Life Coach
30.6 million! That is the amount of people who watched the Paris 2024 Olympics on television. Keisha Caine Bishop was arguably the “Mom of the Olympic Games.”
Former Running Back, Pittsburgh Steelers
Rocky Bleier overcame severe combat wounds to play for the Steelers. His story is a tale of courage on both the football fields of America and the battlefields of Vietnam.
Bestselling Author of Molly’s Game
Molly Bloom is an inspirational keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Molly’s Game. She is best known for her memoir, Molly’s Game, which was adapted into an award-winning film of the same name by Aaron Sorkin.
Teamwork, Leadership & Peak Performance Authority
A former NFL player and president of The Game Changers, Inc., Eric Boles helps organizations enhance their culture, strengthen team dynamics, enhance performance and navigate change.
Communication Expert & Sailing Champion
A leadership coach to Fortune 500 companies as well as Olympic sailing teams, speaker Dean Brenner teaches organizations how to lead more effectively.
Legendary Football Wide Receiver
Tim Brown is one of the greatest wide receivers to ever play in the National Football League. Now, "Mr. Raider" shares his amazing journey through his speeches and with his 2014 book The Making of a Man.
Chief Science Officer, Athletes Mental Health Organization; Co-Author of The Price She Pays
Tiffany Brown, Ph.D., LMFT, is an award-winning senior faculty member at the University of Oregon Couples and Family Therapy graduate program and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with student-athletes.
Senior ESPN Writer
The author of eight books on sports and legendary black athletes, Bryant’s latest work examines the intersection of race, sports, politics and patriotism in a divided America.
MLB’s First Latina PA Announcer
Marysol Castro has spent the last two decades challenging the TV news status quo as a journalist and host. In an unusual turn of events, Castro made history by becoming the first Public Address Announcer for the New York Mets.
Hall of Fame WNBA Player & Motivational/Inspirational Speaker
Indiana’s “do-everything” forward completed 16 seasons in the WNBA, stepping away from her future-hall-of-fame-career in 2016. Her 14-year run of community service by her Catch The Stars Foundation is testament to her work off the court.
World Adventurer, Sportsman & Explorer
Lebanon’s foremost sportsman and adventurer, Maxime Chaya was the first person from his country to hoist its flag atop Everest (2006).
Insurance Executive, Financial Advisor & Former NFL Player
Desmond Clark was not predisposed to be successful in either football (where he had a stellar 12-year career in the NFL) or in business (where he became an insurance executive and an accomplished financial advisor).
Decathlon World Champion
From a fist-fighting, drug-using, and pre-suicidal youth, Clay became the "World's Greatest Athlete" in the decathlon.
Navy SEAL, 6-Time Paralympic Medalist & Harvard Graduate
A true patriot, early on Dan Cnossen knew he wanted to serve his country. He knows something about leadership and overcoming obstacles. Dan delivers powerful presentations on leadership, motivation and mental strength.
ESPN Sportscenter Anchor, NHL Analyst/ Reporter & Author
Hall of Fame sportscaster Linda Cohn has served as a SportsCenter anchor since joining ESPN in 1992. She is ESPN’s longest-tenured SportsCenter anchor.
Owner of the Savannah Bananas
Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas. Using Jesse’s Fans First Experience approach to customer experience, the Savannah Bananas have sold out every game since their first season.
Olympic Speed Skater & Design Thinking Expert
John “Kairos" Coyle is a true polymath: a champion athlete, a widely-read intellectual, a seasoned executive, an NBC sports analyst, a 3 time TedX speaker, a professor and award winning author of two books.
Olympic Gold Medalist, Goalie, 1980 USA “Miracle on Ice” Hockey Team
Jim Craig is best known as 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 21st century.
Global Head of Inclusion Strategy at Netflix
A thought leader, advocate and writer on gender, race and orientation equality and intersectionality, Davis is the NFL’s first LGBTQ+ consultant and works with numerous pro teams.
Track & Field Athlete & 2024 Olympic Gold Medalist; YouTuber & Content Creator
Tara Davis-Woodhall is the reigning Olympic Gold Medalist in the long jump and has remained undefeated for the past two years.
Olympic Gymnast & Heart Health Advocate
Since her years as an Olympic athlete, Dawes has made it her mission to educate women about heart disease. She focuses on promoting physical activity, nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.
Head Coach, Ohio State University
Heading into his sixth season as head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Ryan Day led Ohio’s powerhouse team to an extraordinary record of 34-4 in his first three seasons, including 23 consecutive wins.
WNBA Star
A five-time gold medalist and captain of various USA women’s basketball teams, Skylar Diggins speaks about her sports journey, becoming motivated to succeed, the team building lessons she learned and more.
World Class Magician & 2x Pro Bowl NFL Player
Jon Dorenbos played 14 seasons in the NFL as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. In 2016, Jon competed on America’s Got Talent where he showcased his skills as a sleight-of-hand magician.
2x All-American Sprinter & Change Agent
During the pandemic, music executive, founder and philanthropist Michelle Edgar discovered a whole new self as she unleashed the inner athlete through a newfound passion in running and track & field.
Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author & WHY Coach
Paul Epstein has spent nearly 15 years as a professional sports executive for multiple NFL and NBA teams, a global sports agency, and the NFL league office, where he has broken every premium revenue metric in Super Bowl history.
Professional Boxer, 2012 Olympic Bronze Medalist & World Champion
Marlen Esparza made history as the first US female boxer to win a medal in the first-ever women's boxing games at the Olympics.
Manley is the founder of Vertical Lessons, Inc. He is an award-winning international keynote speaker, business leader and best-selling author.
3x Olympian, 2x World Champion & the 1st American to Win Olympic BMX Gold
Connor Fields is a three-time Olympian, two-time World Champion, and the first American to win Olympic BMX Gold. He is also the only Olympic athlete who has both won the Olympics….and nearly died while competing at the Olympics.
Expert on Leadership, Change & Performance
Following his success as an NFL quarterback, Tom Flick now applies his skills to develop leaders, lead change and drive performance. He is also President of Tom Flick Communications and Outlook Consulting Group.
NFL Running Back & Community Leader
Justin’s personal journey is one of the best stories in the NFL. Justin has a genuine desire to positively impact others with his message of perseverance through life’s disappointments.
Sales/Finance Leader at Red Hat/IBM
Chad E. Foster is a sales/finance leader and inspirational change agent who works at Red Hat/IBM. He was the first blind executive to graduate from Harvard Business School’s Program for Leadership Development.
Former MLB Player & Born-Again Christian
Jeff Francoeur is a veteran Major League Baseball player and an extraordinary example of hard work, passion and persistence. In his motivating presentations, Francoeur doesn’t shy away from the highs and lows of his career.
Olympic Gold Medalist
An amateur wrestler in the Greco-Roman discipline from the United States, Rulon Gardner is known for his defeat of Alexander Karelin in the 2000 Summer Olympics which won him the Gold.
Leadership Consultant with 20+ Years of Experience in Professional Sports
Chris Gargano’s mission is to guide leaders through their leadership journeys and give them the skills to perform their best, empower their teams and lead effectively.
Host of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior & CBS’s The Talk
Akbar is the host of NBC’s four time Emmy nominated series American Ninja Warrior, Universal Kid’s spin off show, American Ninja Warrior Jr.
World's Best Wheelchair Athlete
Josh George is a remarkable Paralympian, ESPYs finalist and world record holder. Considered by many to be unstoppable on his path to greatness, he is recognized in track and field, marathon racing and basketball
Youth Education & Wellness Expert; Founder & Director of Hope + Future Foundation
Gian Paul is widely recognized for inspiring the New York Giants to their most recent Super Bowl victory with the phrase 'All In".
Former Division I Head Basketball Coach, Thought Leader, Host of The Mark Gottfried Show
Coach Mark Gottfried is a former Division One head basketball coach & player and is currently the host of The Mark Gottfried Show.
Renowned Sportscaster
Jim Gray has been a network TV and national cable sportscaster since 1981 and is currently with Showtime, Fox, and Westwood One Radio. He has reported on thousands of games as well as hosted primetime specials.
Former Executive Director and then the President & Chief Executive Officer of the Boston Athletic Association
Tom Grilk served as Executive Director and then the President & Chief Executive Officer of the Boston Athletic Association | Boston Marathon (the B.A.A.) during the deadly bombing attacks at the Boston Marathon finish line in 2013.
Legendary Soccer Manager
FC Barcelona manager and speaker Josep Guardiola led the world-renowned soccer team in winning a record six trophies in six competitions.
Olympic Athlete
She skated her way into hearts across the nation when she took home the gold medal at the 1976 Winter Games. Dorothy Hamill is a champion not only in the skating rink but in life as she battled depression.
Founding Member of The Legendary Jamaican Bobsled Team
From the sun-baked streets of Kingston, Jamaica, to the freezing tracks of four Winter Olympics, Devon Harris's extraordinary journey embodies the power of perseverance and unwavering determination.
Legendary Skateboarder & Entrepreneur
The most recognized action sports figure in the world, Tony Hawk was just nine-years old when his brother changed his life by giving him a blue fiberglass Bahne skateboard.
Acclaimed Biographer & Pulitzer Finalist
Best-selling author, prize-winning journalist, acclaimed biographer and cultural historian Wil Haygood tells the story of America through the lens of history, politics, sports, race and the lives of change-making African-Americans.
Former NBA Player / Addiction Recovery Advocate
A hometown basketball legend, Chris Herren realized his dream of playing for the Celtics only to lose it all to addiction. He shares his story in Basketball Junkie & the ESPN documentary Unguarded.
Pro BMX Competitor & Recovering Addict
Elite pro BMX competitor Tony Hoffman is the founder and CEO of the Freewheel Project, a non-profit BMX racing organization devoted to educating youth on the importance of leading drug-free lives.
Powerful Mental Health Advocate, Olympic Gold Medalist & WNBA Hall of Famer
Chamique Holdsclaw was the #1 Pick in the 1999 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics. Aside from her outstanding athletic career, Chamique has dedicated her life’s work to mental health and wellness activism.
All Star Front Line Competitor & 3rd Generation Pro-Athlete
David Holloway has traveled over half a million miles, captivating audiences from top FORTUNE 500 companies with his powerful stories and strategies for – Making The Impossible Happen + Winning at the Highest Levels!
Athlete, Entrepreneur & Author
Husband, father, collegiate athlete, entrepreneur and author, Inky Johnson is one of the most highly sought after speakers in the world.
Olympic Hurdler & Bobsledder
Lolo Jones is a three-time summer and winter Olympian who competes in both track and field and bobsled.
Track Superstar
One of the greatest athletes of all time, Jackie Joyner-Kersee was the first woman to win back-to-back gold medals in the heptathlon, as well as the first woman to score 7,000 points in this event.
One of the Greatest Chess Players of All Time
The under-18 chess champion of the USSR at the age of 12, Garry Kasparov challenges his audiences with a blend of inspiration, information and insight that can only be delivered by a peak performer.
LSU’s Current Head Coach & Notre Dame’s Former Head Coach
Notre Dame’s former head coach for 11-years and LSU’s current head coach, Brian Kelly has been praised by Scott Woodward, LSU athletic director, as “the epitome of a winner.”
Actress, Sports Broadcaster, Television Personality, Writer & Producer
Jayne Kennedy is an actress, sports broadcaster, television personality, writer, and producer. Her accolades for being a trailblazer are numerous, including the National Sports Media Association’s Roone Arledge Award for Innovation.
Leadership Expert Who Snowboarded on Mt Everest
Stephen Koch is a snowboard mountaineer, professional athlete and mountain guide. On the world’s highest and most challenging mountains, he makes calculated but uncertain decisions in the face of extreme danger.
The Iron Cowboy
Known as The Iron Cowboy, James Lawrence is an ultra-endurance athlete who has pushed himself beyond what many doctors previously believed to be physiologically possible.
Most-Recognized Player of Both the WNBA & Team USA
When the "face" of your sport is a Wilhelmina model, you know you're off to a good start. Lisa Leslie is undoubtedly the most-recognized player of both the WNBA and Team USA, who brought considerably more than a stunning visage to the court.
NFL Hall of Famer, Entrepreneur & Activist
NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis is widely considered to be one of the most dominant defensive players in the history of the NFL. Lewis brings his unique brand of inspiration and motivation to the world’s biggest companies and organizations.
General Manager, San Francisco 49ers
John Lynch is in his eighth season as the San Francisco 49ers General Manager following a 15-year playing career and more than eight seasons as an NFL analyst.
President of Argentina (2015 - 2019)
Mauricio Macri was President of Argentina from 2015 to 2019. He was the three-time President of Boca Juniors Football Club and featured twice as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by TIME magazine in 2016 and 2018.
Commentator, Journalist, Musician, Activist & Producer
Selema Masekela is a beloved commentator, journalist, musician, activist and producer best known for his work across NBC, VICE, E!, ESPN, Nat Geo & beyond.
Former NFL Linebacker & Peak-Performance Strategist
Matt Mayberry, a former NFL linebacker for the Chicago Bears, is currently one of the most-read columnists for Entrepreneur where he shares insights to help leaders and teams thrive and increase performance levels regardless of the challenges.
Golf Celebrity
McCord persisted through years of mediocrity before finding great success in the world of golf. An outstanding player, announcer, instructor, author, speaker, and even actor, McCord has become a golf celebrity.
ESPYS Jimmy V Perseverance Award Winner, Coach & Motivator
Rob Mendez grew up a passionate sports fan; his first word as an infant was “ball.” However, Rob was born with no arms or legs—the result of an extraordinarily rare condition called tetra-amelia syndrome, with very few known cases globally.
Host of Fox NFL Sunday
Veteran studio and game broadcaster Curt Menefee hosts FOX NFL SUNDAY, America’s most watched NFL pregame show the last 27 years. The high-spirited FOX NFL SUNDAY was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Hall of Fame in 2019.
Paralympic World Medalist, Model & Entrepreneur
Trenten Merrill wants to use his platform as a Paralympic world medalist, an athlete, speaker, and model to inspire others to pursue their dreams.
Olympic Gold Medalist & Cancer Survivor
An unmatched athlete, celebrated health advocate, cancer survivor, and mother, Shannon Miller is an extraordinary individual who intimately understands the day-to-day plights of women experience.
Chairman, Jordan Brand Advisory Board
Best known for leading Nike’s Jordan Brand from a $150 million sneaker company to a $4 billion global apparel juggernaut, Larry Miller is one of the most successful Black executives in the country.
Entrepreneurial Businessman, Philanthropist & Music Mogul
Percy Miller aka Master P is an entrepreneurial businessman, philanthropist, music mogul, producer and entertainer. He is the founder of P. Miller Enterprises and No Limit Records selling over 100 million units worldwide independently.
Former Olympian & Motivator
A former Olympian and world record holder in the 100-meter sprint, Montgomery was stripped of his 2002 records after being found guilty of using performance-enhancing drugs.
Athlete, Runway Model, Actress & Double Amputee
A bilateral below-the-knee amputee, Mullins is a champion track star, writer, actress and highly successful runway model. Advisory Board Member and Journalist on the Oxygen Network, she is an inspiring speaker.
NFL Columnist for the Dallas Morning News & Author
Gary Myers is the former NFL Columnist for the Dallas Morning News and New York Daily News. He is the author of seven books.
Boston Bruins Legend
Cam Neely played 13 years in the NHL, the final 10 with the Boston Bruins. His career came to an end in 1996 when he was diagnosed with a career-ending hip injury. He is now the president of the Neely Foundation.
NBA Life & Optimization Coach
As a former professional basketball player (both international and domestic) and a coach for the Brooklyn Nets, David has personally helped over 150 NBA players with their personal and professional development both on and off the court.
Head Coach, Minnesota Vikings
At just 37 years old, Kevin O’Connell has played in the NFL, dabbled in broadcasting, and transitioned to head season as a head coach for the Minnesota Vikings.
Former CMO of San Diego Padres
A nightclub DJ with no college education becoming a CMO of a Major League Baseball team is quite the story, but that doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of the journey of Wayne Partello.
Olympic Gold Medalist, Gymnastics
At the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Carly Patterson became the first American gymnast in 20 years to win the All-Around Olympic Gold medal and the first American to win the All-Around in a non-boycotted Olympic Games.
Award-Winning Global Marketing Leader, World Cyclist & Adventurer, Leadership & Performance Coach
James Peach is an award-winning global marketing leader (Ex-Uber, Ex-Coca-Cola, Ex-Vinted), world cyclist and adventurer, leadership and performance coach, and founder of The Growth Project.
Champion Snowboarder & Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor
Pearce went from being a gold medal hopeful to suffering a brain injury that nearly took his life. Known for his contagious optimism, he delivers a powerful message of overcoming adversity.
Ironman Champion Triathletes
The story of Kyle & Brent Pease will inspire you to find your finish, to define for us all what is truly possible. Kyle, born with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy has never stopped striving for his very best.
Head Coach, Las Vegas Raiders
Antonio Pierce was named head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders on January 19, 2024, after serving as the team’s interim head coach for the last nine games of the 2023 season.
Keynote Speaker & Blind Golf Champion
As a renowned keynote speaker and blind golf champion, Jeremy inspires audiences to achieve the extraordinary.
Performance Coach, Psychologist & Author
Jamil Qureshi is one of today's foremost practitioners of performance enhancing psychology and is an expert in high performing teams.
Gold Medal Gymnast & Advocate
Aly Raisman, team captain of the gold medal winning Women’s Gymnastics teams in 2012 and 2016, is the third most decorated American gymnast of all-time.
Captain of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team
Christie Rampone is the former Captain of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team and a five-time world champion. Rampone is the only player on the US Women’s National Team to play in five World Cups.
Inspirational Speaker, Trainer & Coach
John Register is a two-time Paralympian, Paralympic Games Silver Medalist, Persian Gulf War veteran, and TEDx Motivational Speaker.
International Explorer, World Record Setting Climber & Skier, and Award Winning Nonfiction Author
Jan Reynolds is a world record setting climber and skier, Olympic athlete, award winning author and photographer known for her ability to capture extraordinary imagery and stories while climbing and skiing in extremely high-risk environments.
Head Coach at University of Nebraska—Lincoln
Matt Rhule is a forward-thinking coach determined to lead his team to success. Rhule was named Carolina Panthers head coach before transitioning to head coach at University of Nebraska—Lincoln.
World Championship Basketball Coach
The current President and former Head Coach of the Miami Heat, Riley is a seven-time NBA World Champion, as well as the only Head Coach in NBA history to capture Coach of the Year honors with 3 different teams.
Olympic Medalist, Figure Skater, On-Air Host & LGBTQ+ Activist
Artist. Athlete. Activist. Adam Rippon is a combination of all three. One of the most dramatic figure skaters on the planet, Adam won the hearts of America and the world at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
ESPN Analyst & Former NBA Player
Current ESPN/ABC studio analyst and former 13-year NBA veteran Jalen Rose is one of the select professional athletes to maintain a high profile post-retirement as a philanthropist and entertainer.
Emmy Award Winning Motivational Speaker, Author & Producer
Against all odds on a gridiron South Bend, Indiana, Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger carved his name into history books as perhaps the most inspiring graduate of the University of Notre Dame.
Fiji Rugby Sevens Olympic Gold Winning Coach
Ben Ryan brings the kind of A-game and stage presence event organizers crave. His insights into the mindful development of people, open communication, and how to create positive cultures are truly legendary.
NBA Champion & Wellness Advocate
An athlete, actor, entrepreneur, talk show host, philanthropist, and wellness advocate, John Salley has dedicated himself to helping others find happiness through healthy living.
Paralympic Medalist
Once told he may never walk again, speaker Mike Schlappi is now a two-time world champion in wheelchair basketball. He inspires people from all walks of life.
2x Emmy Winning ESPN Sportscaster & Addiction Prevention Advocate
Lauren Sisler is a two-time Emmy award-winning sports broadcaster who joined ESPN and SEC Network in 2016 as a sideline reporter for both college football and gymnastics.
1st African American Female Coach in NFL History
Collette V. Smith is the Founder and President of Believe N You, Inc. and the NFL’s 1st African American Female Coach in the History of the National Football League by way of being the 1st Female Coach in NY Jets Franchise History, Coaching the Defensive Backs in 2017 during Training Camp.
Pro Football Hall of Fame Running Back, Speaker & Entrepreneur
Emmitt Smith is a professional football icon and one of the greatest to ever play the game. In his 15 seasons as a running back in the National Football League, Smith amassed many records that still stand today, including most career rushing yards and most career rushing touchdowns.
Motivator & Author on Resilience, Adversity & Achievement
Nina Sossamon-Pogue is sought-after speaker and author on resilience, adversity and achievement. A former member the USA Gymnastics team, she became an award-winning journalist and television news anchor.
Former Co-Host of ESPN's Sportcenter
Sage Steele is one of the country’s most popular and respected broadcasters. Most recently, she was a fixture at ESPN from 2007-2023, hosting the network’s flagship show, SportsCenter.
Founder & Executive Director, Athletes Mental Health Organization; Co-Author of The Price She Pays
Katie Steele is the Founder and Executive Director of the Athletes Mental Health Organization, a non-profit organization dedicated to changing athletic systems and providing resources to support mental health in athletes.
Performance Coach, Consultant & Author
Alan Stein, Jr. is an experienced performance coach, consultant, speaker and author. He spent 15+ years working with the highest-performing basketball players on the planet (including NBA superstar Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, and Steph Curry).
American Two-Time Paralympian & Former U.S. Army Officer
Melissa was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army’s transportation corps. 1 month after being deployed to Iraq, she became the 1st female American soldier in history to lose a limb in active combat after her vehicle was hit by a bomb.
America’s First-Ever Olympic Champion in the Sport of Inverted Aerial Skiing
At the Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan, Nikki Stone became America’s first-ever Olympic Champion in the sport of inverted aerial skiing.
Performance Practice Specialist & Multi-Bestselling Author
Jayne Storey is a Performance Practice Specialist and the multi-bestselling author of Breathe Golf, Connected Golf and The Athlete’s Ascent.
Minister & Baseball Legend
Darryl Strawberry is described as a legend by many who have been dazzled by the dynamics of his game, the power he possessed at the plate and the story of redemption that continues to bring hope to so many lives.
Basketball Superstar & Motivator
Noted as "one of the best players ever" in the WNBA, speaker Sheryl Swoopes was the first woman to have a Nike shoe named after her.
Heisman Trophy Winner & Former NFL Quarterback
Tim Tebow is a two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, first-round NFL draft pick, and a former professional baseball player.
Olympic Champion & Chef
Deedee Trotter is a multi-champion in the sport of track and field. She is a SEC, NCAA, USA, World, and Olympic Champion. She competed in the 2004, 2008, and 2012 Olympics where she captured three Olympic medals.
MVP Wide Receiver & Activist
Perhaps the greatest wide receiver in Steelers' history, speaker Hines Ward promotes social and political reform in South Korea through his Helping Hands Foundation.
Super Bowl Champion & Former NFL Quarterback
While the football narrative of NFL quarterback Kurt Warner reads like a rags-to-riches Hollywood script, it is the story of a man filled with dignity, class, and undeniable faith that captured the imagination of the sports world and beyond.
Olympian & Dynamic Keynote Speaker
Sarah Wells, an Olympian and dynamic keynote speaker, is a leader in the field of cultivating excellence. Sarah delivers powerful, research-backed insights that unlock potential both personally and professionally.
3X Olympic Gold Medalist
Legend isn’t often a word bestowed upon someone in his early 30s, but then again, most 32-year-olds aren’t Shaun White. Dual-sport professional athlete in snowboarding and skateboarding, 3-time Olympic gold medalist, and so much more.
NBA Hall of Famer & Businessman
Speaker Dominique Wilkins demonstrates the team-building and leadership skills that helped him on the court, in the community, and in his battle with diabetes.
NFL Player & Health/Youth Advocate
Cincinnati Bengals player Madieu Williams fled a war-torn Sierra Leone to become one of the best safeties in the NFL. He promotes health education for underprivileged youth.
Olympic Gold Medalist, Author & Mindset Enthusiast
Mary Wineberg surmounted monumental challenges and overcame astronomical odds to earn the highest honor in all of sport, Olympic Gold in track and field.
Three-Time Paralympic World Medalist
At only 21 years of age, Hunter Woodhall is redefining what it means to be an athlete, entrepreneur, and trailblazer, and setting a new tone for the next generation of dreamers.
Co-Founder of Nutrabolics
Jayson’s rise to prominence took shape in the early 2000’s after co-founding the supplement start-up, Nutrabolics, where he is currently Co-CEO. Nutrabolics has grown into one of the world’s leading sports nutrition brands.