Olympians, Sports Speakers

Abbott, Jim - Motivational Speaker & One-handed famed professional baseball pitcher
Jim Abbott was a famed one handed major league baseball player, who overcame a birth defect of only one hand became an amazing pro pitcher and ball player. Through stories, anecdotes, jokes, some self...

Adams, Jeff - Two-time Olympian, Four-time Paralympian
Jeff Adams is a two-time Olympian, four-time Paralympian, six-time World Champion and prior World Record holder in the 1500m men's wheelchair event. For the past eight years, Jeff Adams has spoken ...

Aikman, Troy - Motivational Speaker & NFL Hall of Famer & FOX Analyst
One of the most popular players in NFL history, Troy Aikman has been extraordinarily successful throughout his entire life. A collegiate All-American, NFL All-Pro, Super Bowl MVP, NFL Man of the Year ...

Allison, Stacy - First American Woman to Summit Everest
Stacy Allison brings a vast range of experiences and knowledge to her energetic and dynamic presentations. Stacy is best known as the First American woman to summit Mt. Everest. She is also president...

Bell, Zach - Olympian
Growing up in the Yukon, Zach developed a larger-than-life love for his surroundings and spent his youth discovering outdoor sports under the beautiful northern lights. Recruited by the University ...

Bench, Johnny - Motivational Speaker & Hall of Fame Baseball Catcher
Johnny's childhood dream was to become a major league baseball player and his father counseled, that the position of catcher was the most direct route to that goal. Taking that advice, he was selected...

Black, Rod - Canadian Sportscaster
Rod Black's knowledge, versatility and enthusiasm have earned him a reputation as one of Canada's most recognized and distinguished sportscasters. In his 24 years as a sports journalist, Rod Black h...

Blair, Bonnie - Olympic Gold Medalist - Success under Pressure
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 who meet the challenge of pressure time after time. ...

Brey, Mike - Head Basketball Coach Notre Dame - Teamwork, dedication to excellence and accountability
When he was named the men's basketball coach at the University of Notre Dame in July of 2000, he had one distinct goal -- to lead the resurgence of an Irish basketball program that had fallen on tough...

Brown, Shelly-Ann - Silver Medal Olympian 2010 - Canadian Olympian Speaker
Shelley-Ann Brown is a native of Pickering, Ontario Canada. She has been a high level competitor in Track and Field for many years. As passionate about education as she is about sports, Shelley-Ann co...

Buck, Joe - Number One FOX Sports Broadcaster
Joe Buck has earned the distinction as one of sports' premier play-by-play broadcasters, as evidenced by his four Emmy Award wins in 1999 and 2001-2003. Buck currently handles lead play-by-play duties...

Campbell, Cassie - Hockey Night in Canada Host & Two Time Olympic Medalist
Cassie Campbell is a sought after corporate and key-note speaker, drawing on her accomplishments as the captain of both gold-medal winning Canadian Women's Olympic Hockey Teams (2002 and 2006) to expl...

Cassis, John - Former Pro Baseball Player speaks on Change, Motivation & Leadership
Fun. Uplifting. Down-to-earth. That’s how audiences describe John Cassis. A rare blend of humor, entertainment and content. As one of the most requested speakers in America, John Cassis kno...

Cheevers, Gerry - Boston Bruins Hall of Fame Goalie
Cheevers' professional hockey career began in 1956 at the age of 16 when he played for the St. Michael's Majors of the Ontario Hockey Association . He was owned by the Toronto Maple Leafs until the Bo...

Clark, Wendel - Former Toronto Maple Leaf
Wendel Clark, former team captain and one of the most beloved players in Toronto Maple Leafs history, retired from the NHL following the 1999/2000 season. Wendel Clark's rambunctious and fearless pla...

Clement, Bill - Two-time Stanley Cup Champion and analyst for ESPN
Two-time Stanley Cup Champion and current hockey analyst for ESPN, Bill Clement has been an example of what it takes to be the best throughout his career, on and off the ice. A former National Hoc...

Clemes, Barb - First Canadian Women's Team to Successfully Climb Mt. McKinley
Barb was a member of the first Canadian women's team to successfully climb North America's highest peak, Mt. McKinley. (Denali) Barb and partner Ann Campbell of Scotland, did the first female ascents ...

Cochrane, Ryan - 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist
Swimming – Targeting 2012 2008 Olympic Bronze Medal – 1500m Freestyle 2009 Omega Swimmer of the Year 2009 World Championships, Rome - 800m Bronze and 1500m Silver 2008 CN Swimming Tria...

Connor, Earle - 2000 and 2008 Paralympic Champion
Earle had his left leg amputated above the knee at just three months old. But he never shied away from sports, even when it might draw attention to his disability. When a neighbourhood friend signe...

Craig, Jim - Inspiration Driven Leaders & Sales Development
Jim Craig guides, motivates, and inspires his audiences through a customized presentation that meets your organizations needs and objectives. Your business is faced with a unique set of challenges ...

Crooks, Charmaine - Five Time Olympian
Five Time Olympian and Olympic Silver Medalist Charmaine Crooks represented Canada for close to 20 years in Athletics. As the first Canadian woman to run under two minutes over 800 meters, she won g...

Csonka, Larry - Former NFL Running Back Great
Larry Csonka and power running became synonymous in the NFL of the 1970's. As a player with the powerhouse Miami Dolphins he charged so tenaciously through defenses that his name became a household wo...

Daly, Derek - How fast can you get fast?
Formula 1 and Indy Car Driver, Master of Fast, Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author, Professional Speaker, International Racing Champion Driving Legend Derek Daly is the epitome of the complete champi...

Ershler, Susan - Business Executive Reaching New Heights
Business Executive, Mt. Everest Climber, International Speaker and co-author of: TOGETHER ON TOP OF THE WORLD: The remarkable story of the first couple to climb the fabled Seven Summits. Susan Er...

Firestone, Roy - Host of ESPN's Up Close Prime Time
“The best interviewer in the business” is how Sports Illustrated describes Roy Firestone, host of ESPN’s Up Close Prime Time. One of America’s most versatile talents, he is re...

Gardner, Rulon - Olympic Wrestler - Never Stop Pushing
A modern-day Paul Bunyan, Rulon Gardner grew up on his Mormon family's dairy farm, where unceasing chores helped him develop tremendous strength and stamina at an early age. He struggled in school d...

Gaylord, Mitch - The Mindset of Excellence - Olympic Gold Medalist
Mitch Gaylord first thrilled the world in 1984 when he led the United States Olympic gymnastics team to its Gold Medal victory. In addition to being the first American Gymnast in history to score a Pe...

Gibson, Duff - Sports Speaker and Olympic Champion
At 39, Duff captured the public’s imagination with his stirring gold medal win, becoming the oldest Olympic Champion in an individual winter sport in history and an emotional highlight of the 20...

Gonzalez, Ruben - Three Time Olympian - Increase Attitude & Productivity
Ruben Gonzalez is one of the most genuine, approachable people you will ever meet. He has made a difference in many people's lives but, when asked about his success, Ruben insists that he is the one...

Groves, Kristina - Four-Time Olympic Medalist
A native of Ottawa, Kristina started skating when she was 11 because she wanted to distinguish herself from her ski-crazed family. Good news for Canada. Twenty-years later, in 2007-08, she pro...

Haley, Andrew - Paralympic Swimmer and Cancer Survivor
Andrew Haley has had a passion for swimming and a fire within himself to push the limits of personal achievement since a young age. He began training for competitive swimming at age 15, when his aunt ...

Hamelin, Charles - 2010 Olympic Champion
“These will be my Games.” After trading world titles in short track’s glamour event with Dancing with the Stars winner Apolo Anton Ohno, Charles came into Vancouver looking to win...

Hamelin, Francois - 2010 Olympic Champion
François, who is still in his early 20s, has trained with and competed against his older brother Charles for the past ten years. Known for his lightning speed and intelligent strategy, Fran...

Henderson, Paul - Goal of the Century
On Sep. 28, 1972, Paul Henderson scored what is perhaps the most famous goal in international hockey history, when he slipped the puck past on Soviet goalie Vladislav Tretiak to give the Canadian team...

Hill, Matt - Motivational Speaker, Runner and Co-Founder of Run for One Planet
Matt Hill Matt Hill is the kind of ball of insatiable energy that reminds us all why we love life. Born and bred in British Columbia, Canada, Matt, like his idol Terry Fox, was always running. His...

Horvath, Greg - Ordinary person achieving extraordinary results against incredible odds.
It’s not who they are that make individuals or organizations great, it is what they have overcome! One of the most effective ways to have people understand and believe this is to expose them to ...

Howard, Russ - Olympic Curling Gold Medallist
A native of Midland, Ontario, Russ Howard is undoubtedly one of the most well known and respected curlers in the world. The holder of numerous Canadian curling achievements, Russ has been credited wit...

Howland, Ben - Head Basketball Coach UCLA
Ben Howland knows how to rebuild a men's collegiate basketball program. He did it at Northern Arizona, again at Pittsburgh, and now he has done it at UCLA! After a two year hiatus, he led the Bruins...

Hrudey, Kelly - Analyst - CBC's Hockey Night In Canada
Kelly Hrudey returns for his sixth straight season as an analyst with CBC’S HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA, working alongside host Scott Oake for the western broadcasts of the Saturday night doubleheade...

Huynh, Carol - 2008 Olympic Champion
As a high-schooler a decade ago in tiny Hazelton, B.C. where the United Church had sponsored her Chinese parents as refugees out of Vietnam, it was her older brother and sister who were always there e...

Irvin, Dick - Hockey Night in Canada
Hockey Hall of Fame member Dick Irvin has been part of CBC's hockey broadcasting team for 32 years. To viewers of Hockey Night in Canada, the Calgary native is best known for his coverage of Montreal ...

Jansen, Dan - Four-time Olympian and Gold medalist
1994 Olympic gold medalist Dan Jansen is a symbol of strength, hard work and perseverance. He first captured the world’s attention during the 1988 Winter Olympics. Hearts went out to him when th...

Jenner, Bruce - Olympic Gold Medalist
Bruce Jenner captivated the world when he broke the world record by scoring 8,634 points in the decathlon at the 1976 Olympic games in Montreal and earned the title, “World’s Greatest Athl...

Johnston, Daryl - NFL All-Pro and Fox Sports Net Analyst
Showing the dedication and work ethic that made him an NFL star, former Dallas Cowboy fullback Daryl Johnston is now a successful sportscaster for FOX Sports, as a member of FOX's No. 2 broadcast team...

Kolodziejzyk, Greg - Guinness Book of World Record Holder & Entrepreneur
Greg Kolodziejzyk is one of those rare speakers who has WALKED THE WALK and can definitely TALK THE TALK. When he talks about accomplishing a goal - be it financial, business, personal or physical in ...

Kucera, John - Olympian and World Champion
In many ways, John Kucera is Alberta. He’s a gritty, hard-working, truck-lovin’, let-the-good-times-roll country-boy and fittingly, a founding member of the Canadian Cowboys — Can...

Laumann, Silken - Celebrated Olympian, Inspirational Speaker & Author
Mental strength and courage can create a certain kind of magic, and Silken Laumann tapped into that magic in 1992 when she came back from a devastating rowing accident only 10 weeks before the Olympic...

LeMay Doan, Catriona - The Fastest Woman on Ice - Olympic & World Speed Skating Champion
Catriona LeMay Doan is the fastest woman on ice. After carrying the Canadian flag into the 2002 Olympic Winter Games opening ceremonies (her fourth Olympics), Catriona defended her Olympic title with...

Linden, Trevor - Former NHL Vancouver Canuck Great
Born in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Trevor Linden starred for the hometown Tigers in the WHL where he won consecutive Memorial Cups in 1987 and 1988. In 1987-88, he scored 110 points, helped Canada win the...

McCusker, Joan - Olympic Curling Gold Medallist
Joan McCusker believes it is ordinary people who do extraordinary things. Through her experiences as a teacher, mom, world champion curler, Olympic Gold Medallist and CBC Commentator, Joan has collect...

Miller, Shannon - Internationally Renowned Coach
Shannon Miller, the 2003 AHCA Coach of the Year, is internationally renowned coach, who led the University of Minnesota Duluth women's hockey team to three consecutive NCAA Championship titles (2001, ...

Miller, Dr Saul - A world leader at helping people perform at their best
Dr. Saul Miller is a performance specialist consulting in sport, business, health care and the arts. With a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, Dr. Saul Miller is one of North America’s leading men...

Moon, Warren - NFL Hall of Famer
One of the greatest players in professional football history, Warren Moon ranks among the top all-time in nearly every offensive statistical category for quarterbacks. Not including his first six seas...

Morris, Jim - Never Give Up On A Dream - The Inspiration for the Movie, “The Rookie.”
Jim “The Rookie” Morris’ inspirational and transformational message about following your dreams and having a game plan for success connects with audiences, young and old, male and fe...

Morrison, Denny - 2010 Olympic Champion
Denny Morrison is writing the story of a small town boy who makes good in the big city. Growing up in Fort St. John, British Columbia, he gave the province a recognizable face and a name that ever...

Muenzer, Lori-Ann - Olympic Gold Medalist in Cycling at the age of 38
A race or journey to success is made up of a series of defining moments. Every moment and how Lori-Ann chose to use them allowed her vision of success to become her reality. How she handled the challe...

Mullen, Cary - Achieve Your Goals in Extreme Times
Today’s world economic climate has shifted from conditions that might be described as a gentle tail breeze on the bunny hill to what is now a head wind in an extreme sport that we didn’t s...

Park, Brad - Hockey Hall of Famer
In just about any other era, Brad Park would have been considered the best defenseman of his generation. He had size and played aggressively, taking care of business in his own zone. Offensively, he w...

Petitclerc, Chantal - Paralympic World Record Holder
Chantal was born on December 15, 1969 in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières in Quebec. At the age of thirteen, she lost the use of both legs in an accident. Gaston Jacques, a high school physical educati...

Poscente, Vince - Transform Workplace Performance
Is our “pause button economy” eating us alive… or setting us free? New York Times bestselling author, inductee into the Speaker Hall of Fame and Olympian, Vince Poscente has the ans...

Pounder, Cheryl - 2-Time Olympic Gold Medalist
Cheryl Pounder was born in Montreal into a family of hockey enthusiasts: - A grandfather, who was GM of the Montreal Junior Canadians, along with her hockey-playing older brothers. The rink in the fa...

Ricker, Maelle - 2010 Olympic Champion
This is a Canadian sport story with a truly happy ending. Growing up among the mountains of West Vancouver and Whistler, Maëlle Ricker’s love of the outdoors developed at a young age. C...

Robbins, Mike - Inspiring Championship Teams Through Appreciation
Mike Robbins is an expert in teamwork, communication, and the power of appreciation. Mike Robbins delivers keynote addresses, leads customized seminars, and works one-on-one in a way that empowers peo...

Rosen, Paul - Paralympic Gold Medalist
Paul Rosen has a lightning-fast glove, cat-quick reflexes and a calm presence in the crease. He has everything an NHL goaltender has… except… his right leg. Paul Rosen was a promising...

Ruettiger, Rudy - It Starts With A Dream
Against all odds on a gridiron in South Bend, Indiana, Daniel Rudy Ruettiger in twenty seven seconds, carved his name into history books as perhaps the most famous graduate of the University of Notr...

Salz, Jeff - Explorer, Mountaineer, Author and Television Personality
Jeff Salz has made a lifetime of adventure. An acclaimed explorer — with a Ph.D. in anthropology — he has traversed most of the remaining blank spots on the globe... living with the Turkes...

Sauvageau, Daniele - Head coach of The First Canadian Women's Hockey Team to Win Olympic Gold in 50 Years
In sports and as in business, the instinct to win is crucial. To lead a team to victory, you have to accept the challenges and work together under adverse conditions. Danièle Sauvageau knows a ...

Sawatzky-Koop, Michelle - Canadian Olympic Women's Volleyball Team
Michelle grew up in Steinbach, Manitoba where she attended the Steinbach Regional Secondary School and graduated in 1988. She led her volleyball team to the 1987 “AA”Provincial Championshi...

Schlappi, Mike - Gold Medalist, MBA, Author
Keynote speaker Mike Schlappi has an inspiring message for every American, young or old: “Just because you can’t stand up, doesn’t mean you can’t stand out.” As presid...

Schultz, Dave - NHL's Most Feared Enforcer
He still wears the rings: 1974, the first and his favorite, on his left and 1975, the better-looking of the two, on his right. He'll always wear the Stanley Cup rings. Dave Schultz is available throug...

Shewfelt, Kyle - 2004 Olympic Champion
During a training session at the 2007 World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany, Kyle suffered a devastating injury, breaking both of his legs just below the knees. Determined to contribute to his ...

Sittler, Darryl - Toronto Maple Leafs Hall of Famer
Darryl #27(retired number) was born in Kitchener, Ontario September 18,1950 and played center. His last amateur club was London(OHL) and was drafted 8th overall in the 1970 entry draft. On Feb. 7, 197...

Sostorics, Colleen - 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist – Hockey
Colleen grew up on a farm near the small community of Kennedy in SE Saskatchewan where she played on boys teams until graduating high school. She then moved to Calgary to pursue her hockey career whi...

Stockton, Dick - Legendary Announcer Over The Past Four Decades
With 36 years of broadcasting experience, Dick Stockton is undoubtedly one of the greatest announcers of his generation. Having covered many of the most memorable sporting events of the past four dec...

Strug, Kerri - Olympic Gold Medalist, Gymnastics
Kerri Strug vaulted into Olympic history with her courageous performance during the 1996 Olympic Games. Kerri landed an unforgettable vault on an injured ankle to help the U.S. clinch its first Olympi...

Tait, Stephanie - Personal Coach, Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Run for One Planet
When Stephanie Brooke Tait first committed to running 11,000 miles around North America, Stephanie was only able to run 6 miles before passing out for the rest of the weekend. This isn’t very go...

Thomas, Isiah - NBA Hall of Famer
Isiah Thomas, a native of Chicago, Illinois, was one of the NBA's best small guards. At 6-foot-1, 182-pounds, he brought scoring, passing and flair to the game and a willingness to attack the basket. ...

Trottier, Bryan - Hockey Hall of Fame
Bryan Trottier was a modern-day player with old-fashioned attributes. At a time when specialists were beginning to take over from the all-round player, Trottier was a throwback. He was a defensively s...

Underhill, Barbara - World Figure Skating Champion, Television Broadcaster
Barbara Underhill is best known around the world for her many years dedicated to the sport of figure skating. She and her partner of 21 years, Paul Martini, were five time National Pair Champions of ...

Waddell, Chris - First Paraplegic to Summit Mt. Kilimanjaro - USA Paralympian
Chris Waddell was a promising young skier at Middlebury College in 1988 when a skiing accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. Determined to get back on the slopes, he began skiing on a mon...

Walter, Ryan - Retired NHL Player - Leadership & Performance Expert
As an inspirational and content rich keynote speaker, Ryan Walter draws directly from his Stanley Cup winning 15 seasons as an NHL player, subsequent broadcasting career and diverse business accomplis...

Wickenheiser, Hayley - Best Female Hockey Player in the World - Four-time Olympic medalist
Four-time Olympic medalist, Hayley Wickenheiser is regarded as one of the best female hockey players in the world with an uncompromised determination and dedication to her sport. However, it’s n...

Williams, Henry Gizmo - From Poverty to Success on and off the Field. Surviving Life's Many Challenges
The football comes down out of the sky to the little man who waits, alone and vulnerable while a tidal wave of angry humanity flows toward him. In the world of games men play for pay, there may be no...

Young, Steve - NFL Hall of Famer and ESPN Analyst
In his 15 years as a professional athlete, Steve Young experienced first-hand what communication, leadership, and the power of simple hard work can achieve. Best known as former quarterback for the Sa...

Zelinka, Jessica - Olympian and Pan American Games Champion
Following one of the most dominant and unprecedented seasons in national track and field competition, including a record five gold medal performance at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport's (CIS) Champ...