Meet our celebrity sports speakers! These keynote speakers have reached the pinnacle of their game. They offer high-impact motivational speeches on teamwork, dedication, and achievement. Find the best inspirational sports speaker for your event.
Misty Copeland
<p>A history-making cultural icon, ballet dancer Misty Copeland shares her inspiring life journey—from living in a motel room with her five siblings to becoming the first Black principal dancer at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre in the company’s 75-year history. </p><p>When Misty discovered ballet, she was living in a shabby motel room, struggling with her five siblings for a place to sleep on the floor.
Justin Wren
<p>Sharing his remarkable story of battling addiction and depression through finding his purpose, Justin “The Big Pygmy” Wren helps audiences overcome challenges, improve performance, and create lasting impact—in business and in life.</p>
Johnny Quinn
<p>Your audience deserves more than just a speech—they deserve an unforgettable experience. Johnny Quinn brings thought-provoking, action-packed presentations designed to equip leaders to conquer tomorrow’s challenges head-on.
Kerri Walsh Jennings
<p>Sharing insights from her incredible career, Kerri Walsh Jennings inspires audiences to unlock their potential and conquer any challenges standing in their way. </p><p>Kerri Walsh Jennings is a 5 time Olympian, 3 time Olympic gold medalist, 1 time bronze medalist in beach volleyball. She was a 4 time 1st Team All-American at Stanford University where her teams won 2 National Championships (‘96, ‘97) and finished runner-up in ‘99.
Sam Rapoport
<p>An award-winning, record-breaking organizational change leader for the NFL, Sam Rapoport shares actionable takeaways for how to identify opportunities, drive progress, and achieve exponential growth.</p><p>Sam Rapoport has spent 22 seasons working in football, dedicating her career to creating innovative business models aimed at driving organizational change and increasing diversity and inclusion in sport.
Alex Weber
<p>With his contagious positive energy, Alex Weber immediately impacts audiences and ignites record-breaking achievements!
Jay Glazer
<p>Award-winning sports journalist Jay Glazer offers honest advice and insights gleaned from his fight through depression, anxiety, and ADHD—showing audiences how to overcome self-doubts, fears, and excuses to become “unbreakable.”</p>
<p>Revered sports reporter and TV personality Jay Glazer has made it his mission to help destigmatize the topic of mental health, particularly among men. With raw, candid vulnerability, he describes his own experience of living with depression and anxiety as existing in a “gray area.”</p>
Joanna Lohman
<p>Described by Billie Jean King as “a bold and dynamic force for good with the courage to fight for social justice, live authentically, and inspire others to do the same,” Joanna Lohman is committed to building a new generation of leaders who harness adversity as a catalyst for success.</p><p>Joanna Lohman is a former professional soccer player and member of the United States Women’s National Team. During her 16-year professional career, she built a platform for social impact and became the first player in Washington Spirit history to have her jersey retired.
Stephen A. Smith
<p>An icon of the sports industry, Stephen A. Smith shares powerful and humorous lessons on overcoming adversity, building and leading strong teams, and ethics on the field and off.</p><p>Known and respected for his candid commentary, thought-provoking analysis, and memorable catchphrases, Stephen A. Smith is an authority in sports journalism.
Jimmy Chin
<p>A top adventure athlete known for capturing extraordinary imagery while climbing and skiing in high-risk environments, Jimmy Chin shares lessons in leadership, teamwork, risk management and preparation, along with thrilling anecdotes from his incredible journeys. </p><p>Jimmy Chin is a professional mountain athlete, <em>National Geographic</em> photographer, Academy Award-winning film director, and <em>New York Times</em>-bestselling author.