Austin Athlete Speakers

Austin is a city revered for its culture and emerging technology scene. It is also a sports hub for fans of the University of Texas and some of the retired athletes who call the city home. Austin Athlete Speakers make great guests for many conferences and events. They can speak to topics like teamwork, leadership and overcoming adversity.

Andy Roddick

Former World Number One Tennis Player and Grand Slam Singles Champion

Andy Roddick is known for his quick wit and as the last American tennis player to win a Grand Slam title and be world number one. Roddick was the 2003 U.S. Open champion and a four-time Grand Slam run

Gilbert Tuhabonye

Burundi Genocide Survivor Turned Texas Track Coach

Gilbert Tuhabonye’s story is truly inspirational. A native of Songa, Burundi, when he was in high school he survived a massacre during the Burundian Civil War that is so harrowing that it is hard to b

Kevin Millar

Retired First Baseman for the Boston Red Sox

For almost 12 years baseball fans had the opportunity to watch Kevin Millar perform on the baseball diamond in the major leagues, and now they get to hear his commentary and analysis on the MLB Networ

Sanya Richards-Ross

US Track and Field Olympic Gold Medalist

Sanya Richards-Ross is a very well distinguished competitor for the United States in track in field. As a Jamaican native, Richards-Ross was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1985 and moved to the United S

Troy Tulowitzki

Retired Five-Time All-Star Shortstop for the Colorado Rockies

Troy Tulowitzki had a standout 13-year major league career. As a shortstop, he was credited as having a great arm, range, and instincts. After college at California State University, Long beach, where

Amobi Okugo

Professional Soccer Player, Founder of A Frugal Athlete and Forbes 30 Under 30 Selection

Amobi Okugo is a professional soccer player, entrepreneur, media host, and philanthropist who has been recognized as a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient. Amobi Okugo was drafted in the first round of

Erica Sullivan

Olympic Medalist in the 1500 Meter Freestyle

Erica Sullivan reached her Olympic dream at the Tokyo Olympics. Sullivan finished behind American swimming legend Katie Ledecky with a silver in the 1500-meter freestyle. Sullivan rising to the top of

Cat Osterman

Three-Time Olympic Medalist and Texas Softball Legend

Cat Osterman is one of the all-time greats in softball. Osterman began playing softball when she was in the first grade, but she quit to play soccer and basketball. It was not until Osterman was in fi

Lance Armstrong

Former World Class Cyclist and Legendary Voice for Cancer Survivors

Lance Armstrong is a name known worldwide for his accomplishments in cycling and his work for cancer research. Armstrong was a seven-time winner of the Tour de France, dominating the event from 1999-

Eric Shanteau

Olympic Swimming Gold Medalist and Cancer Survivor

Eric Lee Shanteau became a national swimming champion as a high schooler, where he managed to graduate with a 4.0 GPA on top of his swimming records. Shanteau went on to swim for Auburn University whe

Brian Orakpo

Retired Ten-Year NFL Veteran and Former Texas Longhorns All-American

Brian Orakpo is a retired 10-year NFL veteran at linebacker. Orakpo was born in Texas to Nigerian born parents, and he began playing football at a young age, eventually becoming successful enough to r

Earl Campbell

Heisman-Winning, Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee, Running Back Legend at the University of Texas and the NFL

Earl Campbell is celebrated as one of the most electrifying playmakers in football history, a titan of the college game, and one of the NFL's greatest running backs, nicknamed the "Tyler Rose." Before

Gabby Thomas

Two-Time Olympic Track and Field Medalist

Gabby Thomas definitely raised eyebrows in the lead-up to the 2021 Olympics. Thomas ran the second-fastest time ever of 21.61 in the 200 meters. She immediately became one of the darlings of the Team