Sporting Speakers

Sporting Speakers is a premier agency specializing in providing a platform for some of the most iconic and accomplished athletes from various sports to share their stories and insights with audiences worldwide.

These speakers, who have reached the pinnacle of their respective sports, offer unique perspectives on dedication, perseverance, teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence. Sporting Legends Speakers connects these legendary figures with organizations, events, and conferences, offering a chance to inspire, motivate, and entertain audiences while sharing their personal journeys, triumphs, and life lessons.

Whether you’re looking for motivational talks, leadership lessons, or engaging sports anecdotes, Sporting Legends Speakers offers a diverse roster of sports stars who can leave a lasting impact on any audience.

High-performance teamwork expert Andy Papathanassiou equips organizations with innovative, athlete-driven strategies for leadership, adaptability and collaboration drawn from his groundbreaking impact on NASCAR pit crew performance.
  • NASCAR Visionary

Sloane Stephens, born in Plantation, Florida, seemed destined for athletic achievement from the jump. Her mother, Sybil Smith, was an All-American swimmer at Boston University, while her father, John Stephens, was an NFL running back. Taking up tennis at the age of nine, Sloane quickly progressed in the sport, attending the Saviano High Performance Tennis […]

  • Tennis Legend
  • Promoted
Kerri Walsh Jennings is a 5x Olympian and three-time gold medalist whose leadership, longevity, and vision are redefining the future of volleyball and athlete development.
  • Olympic Champion
Olympic champion and resilience speaker Amy Van Dyken-Rouen inspires audiences with powerful lessons on perseverance, adaptability and triumph drawn from her historic athletic career and life-changing recovery journey.
  • Olympic Swimmer
Elite basketball coach and leadership speaker Tom Crean equips teams and organizations with proven strategies for performance, culture building, and resilience drawn from decades of collegiate coaching success.
  • Basketball Analyst

Born without legs, Jen Bricker defied every conceivable limitation from the very beginning. Adopted by a loving family who instilled the empowering mantra, “Never say can’t,” Jen has consistently transformed challenges into achievements. Fueled by a passion for gymnastics, Jen found inspiration in her idol, Olympic gold medalist Dominique Moceanu. In a twist of fate, […]

  • Inspirational Speaker

Justin Forsett’s journey in the NFL is one of the most inspiring stories in sports. Drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2008, Forsett defied the odds to have a successful nine-year career in the league. Despite being considered undersized for a running back, his determination, work ethic, and undeniable talent led him to play for […]

  • Motivational Speaker

Kerri Strug vaulted into Olympic history with her courageous performance during the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. With the world watching, she executed a near-flawless vault on an injured ankle, securing the first-ever team gold medal for the U.S. women’s gymnastics team. Her determination and resilience in that defining moment made her an American hero, […]

  • Gymnastic Legend
  • (1 reviews)
Matt Mayberry is a former Chicago Bears linebacker turned cultural leadership expert and Wall Street Journal bestselling author who builds winning organizational cultures.
  • Cultural Leadership
Chris Waddell a Paralympic and alpine skiing legend turned motivational speaker inspires audiences with resilience, transformation, and purpose through life’s toughest challenges.
  • Paralympic Sit-Skier
  • (4 reviews)
  • Promoted
Sarah Wells is an Olympic hurdler and high-energy keynote speaker who helps teams unlock resilience, confidence and everyday excellence through actionable strategies and electrifying storytelling.
  • Excellence Architect
Legendary NFL quarterback and motivational speaker Joe Theismann teaches organizations how to elevate leadership, resilience, and peak performance through powerful lessons from championship-level sports and personal reinvention.
  • NFL Legend

Steve received an ALS diagnosis in 2011. He was determined to thrive after the terminal neuromuscular disease diagnosis. He spends his life encouraging others to life with purpose. He and Michel, his wife, formed Team Gleason, with the mission of bringing ALS to the forefront and inspiring others to overcome the challenges of the disease. […]

  • Inspirational Speaker
Humanitarian and resilience keynote speaker Justin Wren empowers audiences with transformative lessons on purpose, healing, and impact drawn from his journey.
  • MMA Legend

Darryl Strawberry is more than a baseball legend; he embodies resilience, redemption, and the transformative power of faith. Revered for his formidable presence on the baseball diamond and his inspirational journey of personal redemption, Strawberry has transcended sports to become a beacon of hope and motivation for audiences worldwide. His impact extends beyond the game, […]

  • Baseball Legend

Emmitt Smith is more than a football legend; he’s a multifaceted entrepreneur, bestselling author, and sought-after motivational speaker. With a career that spans beyond the gridiron, Smith has cemented his legacy as one of the most influential figures in both sports and business. Emmitt Smith | Football Legend From his record-breaking achievements on the football […]

  • NFL Legend
Motivational speaker and ESPN host Victoria Arlen inspires audiences with her extraordinary journey from paralysis to Paralympic gold, delivering empowering lessons on resilience, mindset, and human potential.
  • Motivational Speaker
Steve Serio delivers high-performance leadership insights shaped by his Paralympic gold-medal career, championship mindset, and groundbreaking impact on wheelchair basketball.
  • Basketball Paralympian
Jeremy Poincenot is an inspirational blind golf champion and keynote speaker who transforms adversity into achievement, showing audiences how resilience, teamwork, and mindset fuel extraordinary results.
  • Inspirational Speaker
Leadership keynote speaker and soccer legend Julie Foudy empowers teams with proven principles of resilience, collaboration, and confidence drawn from her championship career and lifelong advocacy for women in sports.
  • Soccer Legend

Mallory Weggemann is a 4-time Paralympian for Team USA, having most recently competed at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, where she added a gold and silver medal to her impressive collection. A 7-time Paralympic medalist, including four gold, two silver, and one bronze, Weggemann is known for her resilience, perseverance, and relentless pursuit of excellence. […]

  • Inspirational Paralympian
Paralympian, cancer survivor, and bestselling author who transforms adversity into unforgettable lessons on resilience, creativity, and courage.
  • Motivational Paralympian

Nina Sossamon-Pogue is a sought-after Motivational Speaker dedicated to researching and sharing how we can all become more resilient and mentally healthy in this era of constant change, being fueled by new technology, massive amounts of new data and machine learning. Nina was a hyper-growth tech executive (2007-2019, Benefitfocus), Emmy-winning television news anchor (1992-2007) and […]

  • Motivational Speaker
Jim Kelly is an inspirational speaker and Hall of Fame quarterback who shares powerful lessons on resilience, leadership, and “Kelly Tough” forged through triumphs, adversity, and unwavering faith.
  • NFL Hall-of-Fame

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