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SPEAKERS BY TOPIC: Athletics / Sports

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Charles Mann -- Washington D.C. USA, Contact for fee schedule
Charles Mann entered the National Football League in 1983, his number one goal was to earn respect from his peers. Though Charles led the Big Sky Conference with 14 sacks in his senior year of college, was voted the Most Valuable Defensive Lineman in 1981 and 1982, and a Division 1-AA All American, he knew those accomplishments were only good enough to get him in the NFL.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Archie Manning -- Lousiana USA, 30.0k to 50.0k
As an NFL All-Pro, Archie won numerous humanitarian awards and was named one of 10 outstanding Young Americans by the U.S. Jaycees. As a human being, Archie's accomplishments are incalculable. Archie's diverse and accomplished background sets the playing field for being an inspirational professional speaker. His background has given him the tools for effective communication to the most sophisticated of audiences to the very informal gathering. Archie exudes his knowledge with warmth, humor and candor into his speeches to major corporations, associations and various organizations. Archie enhances any meeting, luncheon, or charity event with his wisdom and insight and he creates high impact in any sales, management or corporate event.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Jerry Markbreit -- Illinois USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Jerry Markbreit's position as Trade and Barter Manager for 3M Company was unique in the business world. That position, combined with his experience as one of only sixteen National Football League Referees, has given him the background to develop an interesting and worthwhile message for professional groups.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Jon Miller -- California USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
Jon Miller, an award-winning broadcast veteran of more than 20 years, is the play-by-play commentator for ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball telecasts, a position he has held since 1990 when the series began. He has also called Division Series playoff games for the network from 1996 to 2000 and since 2003, as well as World Series games for ESPN Radio since 1998. In 2002, he worked ESPN-produced Division Series telecasts on ABC Family.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Joe Morgan -- California USA, 20.0k to 25.0k
The combination of Joe Morgan's baseball accomplishments, broadcasting excellence, business success and community service truly make him a "Complete Package." Elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame in 1990, Joe Morgan is arguably the best second baseman ever. He was the missing part that made Cincinnati's Big Red Machine the best team of the 1970s. He played in four World Series and was a winner in three.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Cary Mullen -- Alberta Canada, 10.0k to 15.0k
If your ideal vision is to book a compelling Keynote Speaker for your next company event, and to do it easily and professionally, then you’re in luck. Cary shares his "Process for Success" that transcends the world of sports to help you and your organization reach even higher levels of excellence. Imagine the thrill and the fear of standing at the top of the world's most feared mountain, knowing that you will risk your life in your "Quest for Success." Take a ride with Cary Mullen and you will feel the adrenalin and the excitement of skiing at 151 km per hour (97 mph) and the thrill of Olympic glory and World Cup Victory.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


John Naber -- California USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
One of today's top motivational speakers, Olympic Gold Medalist John Naber is also one of America's leading television analysts, commentators, and hosts, providing viewers with unique and entertaining perspectives on the "behind-the-scenes" stories of today's most exciting athletes. He is the author of Awaken the Olympian Within: Stories from America's Greatest Olympic Motivators. He has covered six Olympics including the Winter Games in Nagano, Japan, and has served as the play-by-play host on ABC's Wide World of Sports. As an Olympian, Naber captured four gold medals, one silver, and broke four world records. As a speaker, he shows audiences how goal setting, persistence, and attitude can make a major difference in realizing one's dreams.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


John Neal -- Hertfordshire England, 2.5k to 5.0k
John is a psycho-physiologist with a unique background in elite sport and business excellence. He is a faculty member at Ashridge Business School and programme director of "Business Lessons from Sport" and consultant to London, Cranfield and Henley Business schools. He specializes in coaching, motivation, leadership, team development and personal performance. John was Fitness and Academy Director to Middlesex C.C.C for nine years and advisor to the England & West Indies Cricket Boards and the International Cricket Conference. John is currently psychophysiologist at M.C.C - Lords Cricket Ground.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Mariah Burton Nelson -- Virginia USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Mariah primarily speaks about leadership, success and goal setting. As a former Stanford and professional athlete, she uses sports lessons from her own life, as well as cutting edge business research to give audiences the motivation and tools they need to lead, to succeed and to achieve. Her customized speeches are humorous, interactive and motivational. In the context of an entertaining presentation, Mariah offers step-by-step strategies for achieving personal and professional goals.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Shaquille O'Neal -- Florida USA, 50.0k to 75.0k
You know him on the basketball court, the silver screen and the recording studio - Shaquille O'Neal! At 7'1 and 315 pounds he is hard to miss and impossible to dis(respect). Commonly known as the player that took over the top spot after Michael Jordan's retirement, Shaq has come a long way from his humble beginnings as a "military brat".
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Maureen O'Toole -- California USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Maureen O'Toole is widely regarded worldwide as the greatest female water polo player of all time. Maureen began her water polo career 23 years ago at Wilson High School in Long Beach, California playing on a boys water polo team because there was not a girls team. At age 17 she joined the U.S. Women's National Team. From 1978 to 1994 she was a constant figure on the National Team; only exception was 1991 when she gave birth to the joy of her life, her daughter Kelly.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Jim Palmer -- California USA, 20.0k to 25.0k
In 1990, Jim Palmer was accorded baseball's highest honor by his election into the Baseballs Hall of Fame his first year of eligibility. Jim has built a career as a broadcaster providing commentary to ABC and the cable networks including ESPN and HTS. He has attained success broadcasting for ABC Sports and has been highly acclaimed by viewers for being "bright, opinionated, articulate, having a "sense of humor" and a "tenacious memory" for the details of the game. Jim Palmer is an entertaining, motivational speaker, whose favorite talks include "Striving for the Best and "The Pursuit of Excellence".
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Vince Papale -- New Jersey USA, 20.0k to 25.0k
In 1976, Vince Papale was working as a school teacher and a part-time bartender. Philadelphia Eagles' then -rookie head coach Dick Vermeil held a press conference and invited some locals, including Vince, who was a former track star, to a workout. The rest is history. Vince showed up at the workout and ran a 4.5 40-yard dash, a world-class time! Coach Vermeil offered Vince a contract on the spot, but this 30-year-old walk-on still had to make the team. Vince overcame tremendous odds to become the oldest rookie in the history of the NFL. He eventually became a team captain and played in the NFL for four years. He was voted Man of the Year by the Eagles in 1978, for his many charitable activities and honored by the NFL. His story is the inspiration for the movie INVINCIBLE which hit theatres on August 25th, 2006 to rave reviews.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Rick Pitino -- Kentucky USA, 30.0k to 50.0k
Rick Pitino is one of the most brilliant minds in basketball coaching. Mr. Pitino is known for getting his players to believe in themselves, instilling the desire to succeed and driving his players to overachieve. Pitino is an accomplished author, producing such books as the best seller "Success Is A Choice" and "Lead to Succeed." Aside from his hoops prowess, Pitino has achieved success off the court as well in such realms as broadcasting, publishing, motivational speaking and horse racing.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Ahmad Rashad -- New York USA, Contact for fee schedule
Named Executive Producer of NBA Inside Stuff and NBA Entertainment-produced specials in March 1998, Emmy Award-winning sportscaster Ahmad Rashad has hosted Inside Stuff on NBC since 1998. Rashad is also a host for the NBA on NBC studio show.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Gabrielle Reece -- California USA, Contact for fee schedule
Gabrielle Reece is a volleyball player, model, and commercial spokesperson who is staking a claim in the publishing world. As a student at Florida State University, Reece majored in communications, and the education has come in handy. Reece wrote articles for Elle magazine, and in 1997 she began a regular feature column in Sports for Women, a magazine for female athletes.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Pat Riley -- Florida USA, Above 75.0k
President and head coach of The Miami Heat, Pat Riley posted 50-plus win seasons in 14 seasons, which is unprecedented in the NBA. Pat concluded his 15th season with a 859-360 career record, a sizzling .705 mark. Having addressed over 500 corporations, associations, and colleges, Pat Riley has gained the respect and admiration of meeting planners nationwide. Pat's willingness to learn key goals and objectives of your group will have you (and your attendees) not only motivated, but inspired to act. Your audience will be treated like a team - dedicated to a common goal - and their comments to you afterwards will reflect Riley's passion for excellence.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Brooks Robinson -- Maryland USA, 15.0k to 20.0k
Former Baltimore Oriole Brooks Robinson set baseball records for his dexterity on third base and fielding ability. He was named World Series Most Valuable Player, All Star Game Most Valuable Player, and American League Most Valuable Player. For sixteen consecutive years he won the Gold Glove Award. In 1983, he was inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. Today, he is a successful businessman, philanthropist, and public speaker.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Ted Robinson -- California USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Ted Robinson is currently in his fourth season as the television and radio play-by-play voice of the New York Mets. Prior to joining the Mets, he was the radio and television voice of the San Francisco Giants for nine years and, previous to that, the voice of the Minnesota Twins and Oakland A’s. Ted has also broadcast numerous other sporting events, including the last four Olympics for NBC, Wimbledon and U. S. Open Tennis as well as the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Robert Rotella, Dr -- Virginia USA, 20.0k to 25.0k
Internationally-recognized sports psychologist, Dr. Rotella, creates an attitude and mindset necessary for achievers in all areas of life, business, and sports. He is a mental coach for some of professional tennis and golf's greatest players, as well as successful singers, entertainers, and leading business executives. His team sport experience is extensive and includes the New Jersey Nets, the Texas Rangers, a leading NASCAR team, and the U.S. Olympic Ski and Equestrian Teams. Rotella is author of several best-selling books including Golf is Not a Game of Perfect and his latest book, Success is an Attitude. He is creator of the cassette series, "Playing to Win" and stages and produces corporate outings and workshops with fortune 500 and leading financial/investment companies around the world. He regularly appears on the Golf Channel, and NBC's High Performance Golf, and has been a guest on Larry King Live and numerous radio programs.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


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