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Football Speakers

Football is the ultimate team sport and the most-watched sport in America. The best players on the field and the coaches on the sidelines become immortalized legends and top football speakers. As the NFL and college football continues to grow, corporate groups, charities, universities, faith-based groups, and other organizations understand the value of having a current or retired NFL or college football player, coach, or broadcaster at their event. Football speakers are big hits for speaking engagements, virtual meetings, Super Bowl party appearances, college football bowl appearances, tailgate parties, virtual events, and more! 

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Female Athlete Speakers

Professional female athletes have become a major part of the sports world over the past several years. Women continue to reach new heights of popularity on and off the field by setting records and breaking social barriers. Examples of these extraordinary achievements include Serena Williams as the face of tennis, Jessica Mendoza being the first female broadcaster for Major League Baseball and Becky Hammon being the first female basketball coach in the NBA. As female athlete speakers continue to increase in popularity, corporate groups, charities, universities, faith-based groups, women’s groups and other organizations understand the value of having a current or retired professional female athlete, coach or broadcaster at their event. Whether it be a speaking engagement, virtual meeting, trade show appearance, VIP Meet and greet, product endorsement or other events, the team at Athlete Speakers will work with your group or organization to find the perfect professional female athlete speakers.

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Olympic Athlete Speakers

The Summer and Winter Olympics have produced some of sports’ most iconic moments. The athletes that compete on this stage are admired throughout the world for the spirit they show while competing for their country. The popularity Olympic athlete speakers generate make them great for corporate groups, charities, universities, faith-based groups, and other organizations. As a group, Olympic athlete speakers also come at the best value when compared to other sports speakers. 

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Christian Athlete Speakers

Christian athlete speakers are highly sought after by churches, youth groups, universities, and other faith-based organizations throughout the country. Such groups recognize the value of having a current or retired athlete, coach or broadcaster share their faith-based message and how it contributed to their success on and off the field. Christian athlete speakers also add star power to your events, which helps boost attendance. No matter what your budget is, our booking agents can help you find the perfect champion for Christ. 

Sports Coach Speakers athlete speakers for corporate events and motivational speaking

Sports Coach Speakers

Coaches throughout sports are revered for their leadership skills and the ability to get a group of players striving to achieve one goal. They can also inspire your team to reach their maximum potential! Due to their line of work, they are sports coach speakers deliver powerful presentations to corporate groups, charities, universities, faith-based groups and other organizations. Whether it be a motivational or inspirational speaking engagement, virtual meeting, trade show appearance, VIP Meet and greet, product endorsement or other event, the team at Athlete Speakers will work with your group or organization to find the perfect sports coach speakers.

Baseball Speakers athlete speakers for corporate events and motivational speaking

Baseball Speakers

With an incredible history and bright future, there is no denying that baseball is America’s national pastime. As history continues to be made, corporate groups, charities, universities, faith-based groups and other organizations understand the value of having a current or retired Major League Baseball player, manager or broadcaster at their event. Baseball speakers bring tremendous credibility to a variety of in-person speaking engagements, appearances, virtual events and more! They share great stories from their careers and touch on important themes like teamwork and overcoming obstacles.

Basketball Speakers athlete speakers for corporate events and motivational speaking

Basketball Speakers

The NBA is globally one of the most popular sports in the world, which make basketball speakers in-demand talent. Corporate groups, charities, universities, faith-based groups, and other organizations understand the value of having a current or retired NBA player, coach, or broadcaster at their event. Basketball speakers impart lessons from their careers at in-person speaking engagements, virtual events, and other types of meetings. The topics they speak on most often include leadership, teamwork and overcoming adversity. 

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Team USA Gold Medal Hockey Stars

Book Team USA Gold Medal Hockey Stars for your next event, featuring the historic 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics double-gold medalists! Both the men's and women's Team USA hockey teams achieved an unprecedented sweep, defeating Canada in dramatic overtime gold-medal games. Bring these Olympic hockey champions to your next event as keynote speakers or motivational presenters. Their firsthand stories of grit, teamwork, resilience, and victory on the world’s biggest stage will captivate and inspire any audience. Perfect for corporate events, conferences, and leadership seminars, booking Team USA gold medal hockey stars ensures your event features top athlete speakers with proven excellence under pressure.

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Trending Sports Speakers

Looking for trending sports speakers to headline your next event? Our roster features the most popular and in-demand sports keynote speakers, including Olympic champions, Hall of Famers, recent champions, and renowned coaches. These top sports speakers deliver captivating keynote speeches, motivational talks, and dynamic leadership sessions. Whether you’re planning a corporate event, industry conference, or educational program, our trending sports speakers inspire audiences with powerful stories of perseverance, teamwork, and excellence.

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World Cup Speakers athlete speaker list

World Cup Speakers

Ignite your event with the global passion of World Cup legends. Whether it's a corporate summit, leadership retreat, motivational conference, or an exclusive appearance, booking FIFA World Cup speakers delivers electrifying tales from the world's biggest stage. From icons like Zinedine Zidane, who scored twice in France's 1998 triumph, to two-time champions Carli Lloyd and Megan Rapinoe from the U.S. Women's 2015 and 2019 victories, and visionaries like Jill Ellis, architect of back-to-back Women's World Cup wins, these speakers share engaging insights on teamwork, resilience, and peak performance. Let us leverage over 25 years of industry-leading experience to secure the perfect talent for your next event!

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Book Team USA Stars of the 2026 Winter Olympics

Book Team USA Stars of the 2026 Winter Olympic speakers for your event! Bring the excitement of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics to your audience with Team USA athletes. Our Olympians are available for motivational talks, meet-and-greets, autograph signings, and more. Secure top Winter Olympic speakers and inspire your event with the spirit of Team USA and the 2026 Games.

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15K or Less Speakers

Speakers whose fees range between $5,000 and $15,000.

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Cloudera Brought Basketball Legend Shaquille O'Neal as Keynote Speaker
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Cloudera Brought Basketball Legend Shaquille O'Neal as Keynote Speaker

Cloudera welcomed Shaquille O’Neal (Shaq) as the keynote speaker at its annual Sales Kickoff ELEVATE 27 earlier this month in Las Vegas. The event focused on aligning internal teams for the upcoming fiscal year with themes centered on AI, data, and hybrid cloud strategies. He was interviewed by Cloudera CEO Charles Sansbury and CRO Frank O’Dowd, sharing his insights on leadership, perseverance, teamwork, and achieving success.

Feb 24, 2026
USA Women's Hockey Wins Gold: Megan Keller's Overtime Golden Goal Beats Canada 2-1 in Epic 2026 Olympics Final
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USA Women's Hockey Wins Gold: Megan Keller's Overtime Golden Goal Beats Canada 2-1 in Epic 2026 Olympics Final

Hilary Knight Ties It, Caroline Harvey & Laila Edwards Shine in 2-1 OT Thriller Over CanadaIn a thrilling comeback at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter O...

Feb 19, 2026
Team USA 2026 Winter Olympics Medal Update (Feb 18): Mikaela Shiffrin Gold, Jordan Stolz Dominance & 24-Medals Surge
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Team USA 2026 Winter Olympics Medal Update (Feb 18): Mikaela Shiffrin Gold, Jordan Stolz Dominance & 24-Medals Surge

Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics: Medal Count, Gold Medalists, and Top Stories (Milano Cortina) As of February 18, Team USA has earned 24 medals a...

Feb 18, 2026
Legendary Dallas Cowboys Speaker Daryl Johnston Set to Join ESX General Session
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Legendary Dallas Cowboys Speaker Daryl Johnston Set to Join ESX General Session

Dallas Cowboys Icon Set to Share Insights on Making “Good Teammates” and Building a Winning Culture in North TexasThe Electronic Security Expo (ESX), ...

Feb 4, 2026
Christian Sports Speaker Tim Tebow to Keynote Furniture Prayer Breakfast
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Christian Sports Speaker Tim Tebow to Keynote Furniture Prayer Breakfast

The Furniture Prayer Breakfast board of directors announced that Tim Tebow, one of college football’s most iconic figures and fixtures in American sports, a devout Christian leader and philanthropist, will serve as the keynote speaker at their annual breakfast on April 25 at the Qubein Conference Center in High Point.

Feb 2, 2026
Super Bowl Legend Eli Manning to Headline Legalweek as Keynote Speaker
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Super Bowl Legend Eli Manning to Headline Legalweek as Keynote Speaker

Law.com has announced that retired two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Eli Manning, who enjoyed a dynamic 16-season career with the New York Football Giants, will deliver the opening keynote at the annual Legalweek legal tech conference, which will kick off in New York City on March 9, 2026.

Jan 29, 2026