Sports create some of the most motivational stories imaginable. People, from different walks of life, overcome tremendous obstacles to reach the top of the profession. These sports speakers with the best motivational stories delight us with their candor and stories of their remarkable achievements. Those in the audience at one of their presentations leave with a renewed sense of purpose and feel empowered to reach their true potential.
Olympic Hero and Leadership Speaker: Igniting Winning Mindsets
Mike Eruzione is a living legend in the world of sports, an Olympic hero, and an electrifying leadership speaker. As the captain of the 1980 United States Olympic Hockey Team, he led his team to an un
Inspiration For The Movie Invincible
Vince Papale was the subject of an inspiring story out of Philadelphia when at age 30 he became the oldest rookie to play in the NFL. Prior to his professional career, Papale was a high school track s
Four Time Super Bowl Champ with the Pittsburgh Steelers
Rocky Bleier is a former National Football League running back, playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bleier won four Super Bowls in his career with the Steelers. Rocky was drafted in the 1968 NFL Draf
Professional Surfer and Christian Speaker
Bethany Hamilton is a professional surfer from the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii. Having grown up on the North Shore she has been a surfer girl her entire life. With dreams of one day becoming a
Former NFL Linebacker, Motivational Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, & Disability Advocate
Shaquem Griffin is the first-ever, one-handed former NFL linebacker, entrepreneur, author, and highly sought-after motivational speaker whose story of perseverance and resilience has inspired millions
Retired Olympic Fencer
Ibtihaj Muhammad is a fencer who competed internationally for the United States. She was the first Muslim woman who wears a hijab to compete for Team USA at the Olympics. Muhammad first competed for
Former NCAA Wrestling Champion and Subject of the Film Unstoppable
As a man who crafted one sports’ most inspiring stories, Anthony Robles is a champion, survivor, and motivator. Robles won the 2010-11 NCAA individual wrestling championship in the 125 pound weight c
Inspiration for the Movie Rudy
Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger is the inspiration for the 1993 movie Rudy, which is widely considered one of the top sports movies of all time. Rudy's story begins in Joliet, IL where the 5'6" hardnosed high
Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Best-Selling Author and Motivational Speaker
Dara Torres is one of the best Olympic swimmers ever, with five Olympic Games and 12 Olympic medals to her name. But she's more than just an unbelievable athlete. She’s a mom, a best-selling author, a
World Record Long Distance Swimmer
To say that Diana Nyad is fearless would be an understatement. In 2013, at the age of 64 she became the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without the aid of a shark cage, fins or a wet suit.
Sports create some of the most motivational stories imaginable. People, from different walks of life, overcome tremendous obstacles to reach the top of the profession. These sports speakers with the best motivational stories delight us with their candor and stories of their remarkable achievements. Those in the audience at one of their presentations leave with a renewed sense of purpose and feel empowered to reach their true potential.
Olympic Hero and Leadership Speaker: Igniting Winning Mindsets
Former NFL Linebacker, Motivational Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, & Disability Advocate
Former NCAA Wrestling Champion and Subject of the Film Unstoppable
Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Best-Selling Author and Motivational Speaker
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