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Category: Motivational Sports
Reinvigorate your audience with motivation from the world’s greatest athletes. Speakers.com sports keynote speakers have faced seemingly insurmountable challenges and obstacles, ultimately achieving what others only dream. Whether Hall-of-Famer or world-class Olympic champion, our sports speaker knows what it takes to perform and compete at the highest levels. Their stories are both inspirational and motivational, enriching your event with moments from sports history that your participants will never forget. Make your next event one of your greatest, with the one of the best sports motivational speakers in world from Speakers.com!
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Desmond Clark
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Entrepreneur Speaker, Philanthropist, Former All-Pro Tight End for the Chicago Bears
Entrepreneur Speaker, Philanthropist, Former All-Pro Tight End for the Chicago Bears Desmond Clark has built a strong reputation as a former NFL player with the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Chicago Bears. Desmond has taken his leadership skills from on […]
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Illinois, United States
Dominique Dawes
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Three-Time Olympian, Olympic Gold Medalist, Healthy Lifestyle Advocate and Gymnastics Academy Owner
Three-Time Olympian, Olympic Gold Medalist, Healthy Lifestyle Advocate and Gymnastics Academy Owner Dominique Dawes is best known for her tremendous success as an Olympic gymnast who competed in three Olympic Games, winning team medals in all three Olympic Games becoming […]
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Maryland, United States
Jon Dorenbos
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Motivational & Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Magician, America's Got Talent Finalist, and Former NFL Player
Magician, America’s Got Talent Finalist, Motivational Speaker, and Former NFL Player Jon Dorenbos played 14 seasons in the NFL, notably making the Pro Bowl twice as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. In 2016, Jon competed on America’s Got Talent […]
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$50,000 or greater
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California, United States
Vonetta Flowers
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First African American Athlete to Win a Winter Olympics Gold Medal
First-Ever African American Athlete to Win a Winter Olympics Gold Medal On February 19, 2002, people in Alabama were glued to their TV’s, curious to see how the state’s only bobsledder would perform against the rest of the world. In […]
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Florida, United States
Matt Mayberry
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Former NFL Linebacker, Management Consultant, and Best-Selling Author of "Culture is the Way"
Former NFL Linebacker, Management Consultant, and Best-Selling Author of “Culture is the Way” Matt Mayberry is a WSJ bestselling author, internationally acclaimed keynote speaker and leading global expert in leadership development, culture change, and organizational performance. Matt has been named as […]
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Illinois, United States
Costa Michailidis
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TEDx Organizer, Innovator, ChatGPT Expert, and Co-Founder of Innovation Bound
TEDx Organizer, Innovator, ChatGPT Expert, and Co-Founder of Innovation Bound In these disruptive times, Costa’s fluency in creative thinking and adaptive execution make him indispensable to innovation projects. Innovation Expert In 2010, Costa co-founded Innovation Bound to cultivate creativity and […]
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Florida, United States
Shannon Miller
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Seven-Time Olympic Medalist Gymnast, Women’s Health and Fitness Expert, Cancer Survivor
Seven-Time Olympic Medalist Gymnast, Women’s Health and Fitness Expert, Cancer Survivor Shannon Miller remains the Most Decorated Olympic Gymnast in American History with 7 Olympic Medals! She is the only female athlete to be inducted into the US Olympic Hall […]
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Florida, United States
Diana Nyad
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Legendary Distance Swimmer and First Person to Swim from Cuba to Florida
Legendary Distance Swimmer & First Person to Swim from Cuba to Florida (without a shark cage!) 25 million people worldwide rooted for Diana Nyad as she approached the Florida shore, at long last achieving her 35-year-old dream of becoming the […]
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California, United States
Aly Raisman
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Olympic Gold Medalist, World Champion Gymnast, Analyst, and Best-Selling Author
Olympic Gold Medalist, World Champion Gymnast, Analyst and Best-Selling Author Aly Raisman is a gymnast and an Olympic gold medalist. She was captain of the gold medal-winning “Fierce Five” US Women’s Gymnastics team at the 2012 Summer Olympics, and the […]
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Massachusetts, United States
Jim Abbott
Famed One-Handed Major League Pitcher and Gold Medal Olympian
Famed One-Handed Major League Pitcher and Gold Medal Olympian Famed Major League Baseball player Jim Abbott overcame the birth defect of having only one hand to become an amazing professional pitcher and ball player. Through stories, anecdotes, jokes, some self […]
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$10,001 to $20,000
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California, United States
Andre Agassi
Legendary Tennis Champion and Philanthropist
Legendary Tennis Champion and Philanthropist After turning pro at the age of 16, tennis prodigy Andre Agassi rose to international fame, earning 60 men’s singles titles, including eight Grand Slam singles championships, over a 20-year career. A former World No. […]
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$50,000 or greater
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Nevada, United States
Mario Andretti
Racing Legend
Racing Legend Mario Andretti a racing icon, considered by many to be the greatest race car driver in the history of the sport. Car Racing Mario Andretti was born in Italy and didn’t emigrate to the United States until 1955 […]
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$50,000 or greater
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Michigan, United States
Jennifer Azzi
Olympic Gold Medalist, Chief Business Development Officer for the Las Vegas Aces, Former Head Coach of the Women's Basketball Team at the University of San Francisco, Hall-of-Fame Women's Basketball Player
Olympic Gold Medalist, Chief Business Development Officer for the Las Vegas Aces, Former Head Coach of the Women’s Basketball Team at the University of San Francisco, Hall-of-Fame Women’s Basketball Player Jennifer Azzi is no stranger to success. With achievements ranging […]
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Nevada, United States
Johnny Bench
Greatest Catcher in the History of Major League Baseball
Greatest Catcher in the History of Major League Baseball Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in January 1989, Bench is undoubtedly the greatest catcher ever as stated by the Sporting News in late 1998, in which Johnny was named […]
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Florida, United States
Brian Billick
FOX Sports Analyst and Former Head Coach of the Baltimore Ravens
Fox Sports Analyst and Super Bowl-Winning NFL Head Coach for Baltimore Ravens From 1999-2007, Billick served as the head coach of the Ravens, a new franchise with the youngest players in NFL history. In his first year as head coach, […]
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Ohio, United States
Bonnie Blair
U.S. Olympic Speed Skater and U.S. athlete with the most Winter Olympic wins
U.S. Olympic Speed Skater and One of the Most Decorated Athletes in Olympic History Success under pressure is the measure of a true champion. There are numerous winners in the world of sports but the celebrated athletes are the few […]
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Wisconsin, United States
Rocky Bleier
Vietnam Vet and Four-Time NFL Super Bowl Champion
Vietnam Vet and Four-Time NFL Super Bowl Champion Rocky Bleier’s story – a gripping tale of courage on both the football fields of America and the battle fields of Vietnam – has held audiences in rapt attention for years. Yet, […]
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Pennsylvania, United States
Walter Bond
Peak Performance Expert, Business Consultant, Former NBA Athlete and Sports Broadcaster, Known as "Mr. Accountability"
Peak Performance Expert, Business Consultant, Former NBA Athlete and Sports Broadcaster, Known as “Mr. Accountability” Walter Bond is a former NBA athlete, a former sports broadcaster, and a motivational speaker. For nearly two decades, Walter Bond has been a premier […]
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Florida, United States
Brian Bosworth
Actor, Author, and Former Collegiate and NFL Player
Actor, Author, and Former Collegiate and NFL Player Former “bad boy” of football, Brian “The Boz” Bosworth was one of the most notorious and outspoken NFL athletes of all time. After great success as a college player for the University […]
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Texas, United States
Bobby Bowden
Legendary Head College Football Coach for Florida State
Legendary Head Football College Football Coach for Florida State For over 20 years, Florida State’s Bobby Bowden has molded his Seminoles into the most successful team in college football history. Called a riverboat gambler for his trick plays and wide […]
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Florida, United States
Dana Bowman
Retired Army Special Forces Sergeant First Class, Double Amputee and Sought-After Inspirational Speaker
Retired Army Special Forces Sergeant First Class, Double Amputee and Sought-After Inspirational Speaker Dana Bowman has astounded the nation and the world with his drive, determination, and will to succeed. He is a retired Sergeant First Class with the U.S. […]
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Texas, United States
Bob Bowman
Arizona State Swim Coach and Michael Phelps Olympic Swim Coach and Mentor
Arizona State Head Swim Coach and Michael Phelps Olympic Swim Coach and Mentor Bob Bowman is one of the most well-known and successful swim coaches in the United States. Bowman’s greatest success was having coached Michael Phelps, the greatest Olympian of […]
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$50,000 or greater
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Arizona, United States
Shannon Boxx
Professional Athlete, Mentor, and Now Successful Business Woman
Professional Athlete, Mentor, and Now Successful Business Woman Olympic Speaker Shannon Boxx is a retired American Soccer player who played for the University of Notre Dame where she helped the Fighting Irish win the school’s first NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. […]
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California, United States
Christine Brennan
Award-Winning USA Today Sports Columnist, Television Commentator, and Best-Selling Author
Award-Winning USA Today Sports Columnist, Television Commentator, and Best-Selling Author Christine Brennan is an award-winning national sports columnist for USA Today, a commentator for ABC News, CNN, PBS NewsHour and National Public Radio, a best-selling author and a nationally-known speaker. […]
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District Of Columbia, United States
James Brown
More than a sportscaster, James Brown, Co-Host of CBS show The NFL TODAY, understands leadership on the field and off.
Popular Anchor of The NFL Today and Thursday Night Football James Brown is a three-time emmy award winning network broadcaster and in 2010 was named SI.com’s “Best Studio Host of the Decade”. He is the host of “The NFL Today” […]
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$50,000 or greater
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District Of Columbia, United States
Jim Brown
Founder of Amer-I-Can and NFL Hall of Fame Legend
Founder of Amer-I-Can and NFL Hall of Fame Legend Jim Brown is the founder of Amer-I-Can and a former professional football player and has also made his mark as an actor and social activist. He is best known for his […]
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New York, United States
Jeremiah Brown
Olympian, Author, Leadership & Transformation Expert
Olympian, Author, Leadership & Transformation Expert Jeremiah Brown, Olympic silver medalist is an inspirational & motivational speaker who help people find deeper resilience & the determination to combat challenges in change. Jeremiah Brown is known for his deep insights into […]
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Canada
Scott Burrows
Top-Rated Inspirational and Motivational Speaker, Change Management Expert, and Bestselling Author
Top-Rated Inspirational and Motivational Speaker, Change Management Expert, and Bestselling Author Scott’s story is a hero’s journey. By the age of 19, he played college football at Florida State University for legendary coach Bobby Bowden and was a top-ranked kick-boxing […]
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Florida, United States
Brandi Chastain
Iconic Sports Figure, Member of the Olympic and World Champion Gold-Medal-Winning U.S. Womens National Soccer Team
Iconic Sports Figure, Member of the Olympic, and World Champion Gold-Medal-Winning U.S. Womens National Soccer Team When Brandi Chastain famously stripped off her jersey to celebrate her World Cup-winning penalty kick, the gesture represented not only the essence of athletic […]
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California, United States
Bobby Clampett
CBS Sports Golf Analyst, Author, and Retired Professional Golfer who played on the PGA Tour from 1980 to 1995
CBS Sports Golf Analyst, Author, and Retired Professional Golfer Bobby Clampett is a television golf analyst, golf course architect, writer, and professional golfer, who played on the PGA Tour from 1980 to 1995. Mr. Clampett currently works with CBS Sports […]
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Florida, United States