sports Speakers

Leading successful teams requires a championship mentality. Pro athletes and coaches know this better than most. From having to constantly hone their craft and step outside of their comfort zone to always keeping their customers and competition in mind, the skills they use in the day-to-day apply universally at work. The sports speakers behind today’s biggest teams and brands know it takes teamwork and collaboration to be successful. As motivational speakers, they show us how lessons learned on the playing field can inspire your people and impact your business’s growth. Available for in-person or virtual events and meetings.

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Jim Craig

Olympic Gold Medalist; Goalie, 1980 USA “Miracle on Ice” Hockey Team; Owner, President and CEO, Gold Medal Strategies; Board Member, Special Operations Warrior Foundation

$25K - $40K
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Greg Gadson

Soldier, Teammate and Leader

Under $25,000
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Rocky Bleier

From Wounded Soldier to NFL Hero

Under $25,000
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Garrett Reisman

NASA Astronaut, SpaceX Director of Space Operations, Professor at USC

$25K - $40K
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Kelley O’Hara

Defender, USWNT; Two-Time World Cup Champion; 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist

$25K - $40K
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Debra Searle

Solo Atlantic Rower, Professional Adventurer and Entrepreneur

$25K - $40K
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Michael Lombardi

Former NFL General Manager, Three-Time Super Bowl Winner, Author

Under $25,000
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Martha McSally

America’s 1st Female Combat Fighter Pilot; U.S. Senator and Representative (2015-2020); Author

$25K - $40K
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Annika Sörenstam

Hall of Fame Golfer, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist

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Bob Costas

Award-Winning Sportscaster, Broadcaster and Best-Selling Author 

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Lewis Pugh

Endurance Swimmer and UN Patron of the Oceans

$25K - $40K
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Pat Williams

Senior Executive Vice President, Orlando Magic

Under $25,000
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Christie Pearce Rampone

US Soccer Icon - 5x Women’s World Cup Player, 2x Women’s World Cup Winner, 4x US Olympian, 3x Gold Medalist

Under $25,000
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Chaunte Lowe

4-Time Olympian; Author; TEDx Speaker; Breast Cancer Thriver

$25K - $40K
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Joe Torre

One of the Greatest Managers in Baseball History

Over $70,000
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Kyle Maynard

Inspirational Athlete, Author, Entrepreneur and Two-time ESPY Award Winner

$25K - $40K
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James Lawrence

The Iron Cowboy; Guinness World Record Holder; Author; Subject of 50.50.50 Documentary; Eco-Challenge Team Leader; Mental Toughness and Peak Performance Expert; Champion of the Conquer 100

$25K - $40K
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James Blake

ATP World Tour Player and Best-Selling Author

Under $25,000
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Laila Ali

Undefeated Boxing Champion; Wellness and Fitness Expert; Beauty and Lifestyle Brand CEO; TV Host; Cooking Enthusiast; Actress; Advocate for Children; Author

Over $70,000
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Enric Sala

National Geographic Explorer in Residence; Ecologist; Filmmaker; Author

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Derek Daly

International Racing Champion, CEO and Founder of MotorVation and Best-Selling Author

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Austin Hatch

Two-Time Plane Crash Survivor; Former College Athlete; Inspirational Speaker

$25K - $40K
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Greg Asner

Global Ecologist and Conservation Director, ASU

Under $25,000

Didn’t find the sports speaker you were looking for? WSB works with many of the industry’s top speakers each year. Our team of experienced speaker agents is committed to helping you find the perfect speaker for your event. Please contact us for a custom proposal.