Sports Keynote Speakers

Frequently asked questions

• What is a sports speaker?

  Sports keynote speakers are professionals in the industry, equipped with the experience and storytelling abilities to deliver inspirational and motivational speeches at a wide range of events. These guest speakers typically touch on themes relating to leadership, teamwork and overcoming challenges, sharing their experiences and insights to motivate their audience.

• What makes a good sports keynote speaker?

  The best sports speakers know how to engage with their audiences in a way that’s inspiring and encouraging. They’ll connect your company’s objectives and goals with their own stories and tools they’ve used to succeed, creating a sense of community with everyone in attendance.

  At the end of their engagement, a great athletic speaker will offer advice or lessons from their own experiences that your audience can apply to their careers and personal lives.

• What events can benefit from a motivational sports speaker?

  Motivational sports speakers can help elevate any number of professional events, including:

  • Sports Banquets

  • Hospitality Events

  • Corporate Events and Conferences

  • Team-Building Workshops

  • Motivational Seminars

  • Charity and Fundraising Events

  • Awards Ceremonies

  Let Wasserman Speakers help you find an athlete guest speaker that resonates with your brand.

• What types of athlete speakers does Wasserman Speakers represent?

  Our speaker agency is proud to represent some of the top sports keynote speakers from a wide range of sports, including:

  NFL & College Football

  Elevate your next corporate retreat or fundraising event with top NFL & college football speakers, ranging from 2x Super Bowl champion coach Tom Coughlin and NFL Hall of Famer Cris Carter to broadcasting great Mike Tirico and NFL insider Jay Glazer.

  Basketball

  Find the perfect basketball keynote speaker to bring renewed energy to your next event. Choose from household names like Diana Taurasi, Jalen Rose, Kenny Smith and more.

  Golf

  Hire your favorite golf keynote speaker for your next company event or retreat. Choose from icons like Rickie Fowler, Nelly Korda, Tom Watson, John Daly and Tony Finau.

  Soccer

  Bring star power to your next event with soccer greats like Ali Krieger, Alex Morgan, Tim Howard and Landon Donovan.

  Baseball

  Browse our selection of baseball keynote speakers, with top names like Chipper Jones, Joe Torre, Aaron Boone and more, who are sure to make your event a home run.

  Hockey

  Bring the action from the ice to your event stage with our roster of hockey speakers, including Mark Messier, Chris Chelios, Max Domi, Hilary Knight and more.

  Tennis

  We offer a selection of professional tennis guest speakers to help you take your event to the next level, including Patrick McEnroe, Chris McKendry and Mary Carillo.

   

  Across and beyond the sports above, Wasserman Speakers offers a vast roster of Olympians and Paralympians and coaches and executives to choose from.

• How much does it cost to hire a sports keynote speaker?

  The cost of hiring a motivational sports speaker for your event will vary depending on several factors, such as the event location and the specific asks of a particular speaker while on site.

  At Wasserman Speakers, we help event organizers book the perfect speaker for their event through our thorough booking process. We discuss speaking fees, travel expenses and any additional requirements needed to secure your chosen athlete.

• How do you book a sports speaker for your next event?

  With the help of Wasserman Speakers, booking professional sports speakers for your in-person and virtual events is a simple and straightforward process.

  Start by browsing our roster of athletes and sports categories to explore potential speakers for your event. Not finding the speaker you’re looking for on our online roster? Wasserman Speakers has access to thousands of speakers around the world.

  Submit an inquiry online, email us or call +1 646-665-4271 to get started. Once your speaker is confirmed, we’ll manage the logistics and ensure everything is in place for the speaker’s participation in your event.