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SPEAKERS BY TOPIC: Sports

Please note: This is a partial list of the Sports speakers we represent. If you would like suggestions about speakers that match your event goals, please simply contact one of our friendly account agents toll free at: 1-877-717-5327 or email: Speaker@Speaking.com.



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Have your keynote speaker, for instance, also do a break-out session. In this down economy, many times speakers will do a second session as an added value. Ask your Speakers Platform Account Executive to negotiate a multiple presentation deal.

Roger Crawford, CPAE -- California USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
Roger Crawford works with organizations that want to achieve success despite the obstacles in order to drive performance at work and inspire a winning attitude towards life. Sports Illustrated calls Roger one of the most accomplished physically challenged athletes in the world. Roger’s life affirming story was featured in the original Chicken Soup for the Soul series. He has also been interviewed on Good Morning America, Inside Edition, and has been featured in well known publications such as USA Today, Tennis magazine, and Men’s Fitness magazine. He is author of How High Can You Bounce? as well as his autobiography, Playing From the Heart.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Pat Richie -- California USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Pat Richie is president and founder of a sports leadership firm that offers teamwork and leadership consulting and specializes in professional and university sports teams as well as corporate clients. He was the Executive Director of Bold Assurance (a national training organization) 2000-2001.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Jon Spoelstra -- Oregon USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
One of the most innovative and successful sports marketers in the world. As president and COO of the New Jersey Nets for three years, he dramatically increased ticket and sponsorship sales. In 11 years as senior vice president and general manager for the Portland Trail Blazers, Jon helped make the front office a model for all team sports. During his time there, every game was sold out. Currently, Jon is president of a sports marketing consulting firm that works with teams in the NBA, NHL, MLB, and teams in Japan. He is the author of 3 books, including his recent Ice to Eskimos: how to Sell a Product Nobody Wants. Drawing on his ports marketing experience to drive home universal marketing principles, Jon shows audiences how to jump-start sales and profits for any product.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com