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KEY Speakers Bureau
3500 E. Coast Highway, Suite 6, Corona del Mar, CA 92625
800-675-1175, Fax: 949-675-1478
TERRY BOWDEN Fee Range: $7,500-$10,000
ABC College Football Analyst; Former College Head Coach
Terry Bowden made the same dramatic entrance into the broadcasting industry as he did as
a head coach in college football. He has become one of the top studio analysts in college
football, co-hosting television's most distinguished studio show on ABC Sports. Sitting
beside John Saunders at ABC's New York City studio, his energy and insight are captivating
viewers all over the country. Bowden has been ultra-successful as a student, an athlete,
and a college football coach. He will inspire your company or organization to reach beyond
its limitations to achieve success! Enthusiasm, contagious optimism, confidence and work
ethic are the qualities that have made him successful throughout his life.
ART HOLST Fee Range: $7,500-$10,000
Former NFL Referee; Author, Sunday Zebras; Humorist
When No. 33 blew the whistle, 22 giant men on the field and thousands of fans paid
attention to what the man behind the number had to say. And when No. 33-the "Pro-on-the-
GO"-speaks, audiences laugh, and listen in rapt attention. NFL's official No. 33 is Art Holst,
a man with a rich background in business, sports, and civic affairs. Holst has been a soldier,
a salesman, a businessman, and a civic leader as well as a football official. He's packed a
"heap of living" in his life and he tells about it in his fascinating presentations. His close-up
view of pro football provides anecdotes, lore, and lessons that never fail to captivate an
audience. These, plus a sincere enthusiastic interest in people and a broad business
background, provide the foundation for his messages of inspiration, always spiced with
clean, rib-tickling humor.
JEFF BLATNICK Fee Range: $7,500-$10,000
Olympic Gold Medalist in the Greco-Roman Wrestling, 1984 Summer Olympic
Games
It is a moment we will remember forever—Jeff Blatnick dropping to his knees and bringing
his hands together in thanks for winning the Gold Medal in wrestling at the 1984 Summer
Olympic Games. But there is much more to this Olympic Champion. Just two years earlier,
Blatnick found out that he had Hodgkin's Disease. After a series of daily radiation
treatments, he resumed training. The result was merely the impossible, otherwise known as
a Gold Medal. Blatnick’s enthusiasm, sincerity, and love of life have kept him focused on a
single purpose: overcoming adversity. Using personal experiences, Blatnick guides people
through the different perspectives we commonly formulate when facing challenges or
adversity. Perception influences our attitude, our performance and our ability to set goals.
JERRY GLANVILLE Fee Range: $7,500-$10,000
Former Head Coach of the Atlanta Falcons & Houston Oilers; CBS Sports Analyst
Jerry Glanville began his NFL career as a special teams coach and defensive assistant with
the Detroit Lions from 1974 to 1976. He joined the Atlanta Falcons in 1977 as a defensive
back coach and then server as defense coordinator (1979-82), and was responsible for the
Falcons' dogged defense, nicknamed the "Grits Blitz." Glanville joined the Buffalo Bills for
one season and then joined the Houston Oilers in 1984 as defensive coordinator, becoming
their head coach in 1986. Glanville turned the Houston Astrodome into "The House of Pain."
He remained head coach until 1989, leading his team to the playoffs for three consecutive
years. His success in Houston brought him back to Atlanta in 1990, this time as head coach.
After a disappointing first-year record of 5-11, Glanville turned the team around with a
career-high record of 11-5 in 1991.
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JACKIE KALLEN Fee Range: $7,500-$10,000
Boxing Manager; Co-Star of NBC's The Contender; Inspiration for the Film
“Against the Ropes”
Jackie Kallen is the world's most successful female boxing manager who fought against all
odds to prevail in a male-dominated profession. Kallen is the inspiration for the film, "Against
the Ropes," starring Meg Ryan. She was the co-star along with Sylvester Stallone and
Sugar Ray Leonard on NBC’s reality show, "The Contender." Kallen is the author of Hit Me
with Your Best Shot: A Fight Plan for Dealing with All of Life's Hard Knocks. She is currently
managing several boxers and is very involved with local charities, particularly women's
shelters. Kallen is also very driven to raise awareness about women’s health issues,
specifically the early detection of heart disease & breast cancer, as she has a stint implant
for her heart and has had two lumpectomies.
JOHN NABER Fee Range: $7,500-$10,000
Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer; Network TV Announcer; Author, Awaken the
Olympian Within
As a performer and observer of athletic excellence, John Naber is able to share the "behind
the scenes" stories of famous Olympic athletes and their accomplishments. He is also the
author of Awaken the Olympian Within featuring stories from America's greatest olympic
motivators. In his presentations, Naber uses humor in matching his comments to the
specific needs of the audience, he has developed a series of interchangeable "power-
paragraphs" fit for any occasion from a sports event to a sales and management seminar.
Along with his individual goal setting methods, he uses his experience as an Olympic
swimmer and his observations as a sports announcer to illustrate the process of seeing
dreams come true.
BRIAN HOLLOWAY Fee Range: $7,500-$10,000
Former NFL Five-Time All Pro Football Player, New England Patriots; NBC
Broadcaster; Top Motivator
A Stanford All-American and 5 Time NFL All-Pro, Brian Holloway, the 6'7" 320 pound
powerhouse excelled as the team captain of the 1985 New England Patriots, AFC
Championship Team. In 1986, at age 26, Holloway became the youngest Vice-President in
the history of the NFL Players Association. He was one of the principal architects of the
NFL's growth strategy that produced a landmark $18 Billion TV contract in 1998. Still
serving as a consultant to new NFL franchise purchases, Brian's "future thinking" insures
that he will be an active presence in the National Football League for years to come. His
credibility comes from achieving bottom-line results turning, around underperforming teams,
transforming organizations and building championships. He has done it rather than just talk
about it.
MITCH GAYLORD Fee Range: $7,500-10,000
The First American Gymnast to Score a Perfect “10” in the Olympic Games
Mitch Gaylord first thrilled the world in 1984 as he led the United States Olympic gymnastics
team to its Gold Medal victory. In addition to being the first American in history to receive a
perfect "10," Gaylord went on to capture a Silver medal for Vaulting and two Bronze medals
for Rings and Parallel Bars. As the number one ranked gymnast in 1983 and 1984, Gaylord
invented two skills now named internationally after him--the Gaylord Flip and the Gaylord
Two. In 1986, Gaylord made his acting debut in Columbia Pictures' "American Anthem." In
1988, he hosted his own television series "Fan Club." In 1995, he was inducted into UCLA's
Hall of Fame. At the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Gaylord served as a
journalist/broadcaster providing human interest segments and expert commentary.
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SAM WYCHE Fee Range: $10,000-$15,000
Former NFL Head Coach for the Cincinnati Bengals; Former NBC Sports Analyst
Over the course of his 27-year NFL career, Sam Wyche served as a quarterback and
coached such teams as the Cincinnati Bengals, the Washington Redskins, and the Tampa
Bay Buccaneers and was a quarterback coach for the Buffalo Bills. One of football's most
respected head coaches, he has two division titles, a 1988 Super Bowl appearance, and
NFL and AFC Coach of the Year awards to his credit. He ended his coaching career in
1995, and began broadcasting the NFL for NBC. Wyche shares his approach to achieving
success on the field which can be adapted to any endeavor. He weaves stories of triumph
and work ethics into an inspiring message.
JOHN CASSIS Fee Range: $10,000-$15,000
Former California Angels Baseball Player & Chicago Bears Coach
As a former Angel’s baseball player, John Cassis has become one of the most respected
voices on increasing personal performance, building winning teams and developing the art
of leadership. Customizing his presentations to the specific needs of each client, he uses
humor and motivation to explain his concepts for creating an environment where people are
valued and effective teams are built. His newsletter Catching a Second Wind brings readers
motivational insights, practical ideas, and inspirational thoughts for achieving greater levels
of performance. Cassis has served as a pre-game inspirational speaker since 1983 for the
Chicago Bears.
CHUCK DALY Fee Range: $10,000-15,000
Pro Basketball Hall of Fame Head Coach; 1992 Olympic Basketball Head Coach
for the "Dream Team"
Before Chuck Daly's arrival in Detroit, the Pistons had never recorded back-to-back winning
seasons, and seven years later they recorded back to back championships. Daly was
previously the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, when his two centers were Bill
Laimbeer and James Edwards. Daly also has the distinction of being only the third coach in
history to win back - to - back titles. His superb coaching abilities landed him the job of
coach for the 1992 USA Olympic Dream Team, which captured the gold medal.
A.C. GREEN Fee Range: $10,000-15,000
NBA Champion and Community Leader
A.C. Green has played in more consecutive games than anyone in the history of the NBA:
1,192 games. Over the course of his 16-year career that included three Championship
teams with the Los Angeles Lakers. A.C. established the A.C. Green Youth Foundation in
1989 with the main focus on sexual abstinence education. Through his “I’ve Got The Power”
and “Game Plan” abstinence curriculums, A.C.’s mission is to help young people build self-
esteem and character, and learn moral and ethical principles that will help them make
responsible decisions. A.C. is a role model for youth across America and for this he was
recognized in the House of Representatives’ Congressional Record of October 26, 1999.
A.C. was inducted into the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame in September 2001 and
the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in August 2003.
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TOM FLICK Fee Range: $10,000-15,000
Former NFL Quarterback and Rose Bowl Champion; Motivational Speaker
Tom Flick is a former Rose Bowl Champion, Pac-10 Conference "Player of the Year" and
successful NFL quarterback for seven seasons. Today he is a dynamic, highly sought after
speaker who has delivered presentations to a client list that includes Starbucks, Dell
Computers, NAPA Auto Parts, FleetBoston Financial, Stanford Medical Center, The
Opryland Hotel and the US Navy and countless educational organizations. As President of
his own communications and consulting company, Flick has tackled the business world with
the same passion, focus and spirit that earned him honors as a collegiate and professional
quarterback. He has a gift to connect with people and an ability for motivating them to
succeed and provides solutions that allow people to become peak performers both
personally and professionally.
CARY MULLEN Fee Range: $10,000-15,000
Two-Time Olympian and World Cup Champion Skier and Performance Expert
As two-time Olympian and World Cup Champion and an inductee to the Canadian Ski Hall
of Fame Cary Mullen is an internationally recognized sports personality. He is a keynote
speaker and business leader who began his quest for success by believing in a dream.
Today Mullen shares his Process for Success™ to help individuals and businesses develop
The Champion Within™. He 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 revered mountain, knowing that you will risk your life
in your quest for success. Take a ride with 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. He is a master at presenting powerful life lessons with humor and relevance.
JOEY CHEEK Fee Range: $10,000-15,000
Olympic Gold, Silver & Bronze Medalist; Humanitarian; Darfur Activist
Joey Cheek won the bronze medal in the 1,000 meter event at the 2002 Salt Lake City
Olympics. Cheek fulfilled a lifelong dream at the 2006 Olympics in Torino, Italy, where he
won gold in the 500 meters and silver in the 1,000 meters. That same season Cheek won
the World Sprint Championships and became the first-ever recipient of US Speed skating's
“Eric Heiden Athlete of the Year” award. Perhaps Cheek's most notable effort, however,
began off the ice when he made the remarkable gesture of donating $40,000 in winnings to
a charity, Right To Play, an athlete-driven international humanitarian organization that uses
sport and play as a tool to help young people in the most disadvantaged areas of the world.
Cheek continues to work to call attention to Darfur on an ongoing basis. His influence in
doing so earned him spot on Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People list in May 2006
issue.
JANET EVANS Fee Range: $10,000-15,000
Olympic Gold Medalist & World Champion Swimmer
Janet Evans was one of America’s best female distance swimmer. She was a member of
the 1988, 1992, and 1996 Olympic teams. In those three Olympics, Evans took home five
medals. In addition, Evans has won three World Championship gold medals, and a silver.
She was selected as the Sullivan Award Winner (an honor bestowed on the nation’s top
amateur athlete), as well as being named the Sportswoman of the Year by the United
States Olympic Committee. Since retiring, Evans has been an Assistant Swim Coach at her
alma mater, USC, and has served as a television commentator for various swimming events
worldwide. Her positive attitude and ability to maintain her competitive edge is conveyed to
audiences throughout the country.
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JIM BOUTON Fee Range: $10,000-15,000
21-Game Winning Pitcher for the New York Yankees; Creator, "Big League Chew"
Bubble Gum; Author of Ball Four/The Final Pitch
Jim Bouton, the Yankee 21 game winner, TV reporter, actor, inventor, and businessman, is
also a major league speaker. Bouton rose from a benchwarmer in high school to an all-star
pitcher and World Series winner with the New York Yankees. His return to baseball in 1978,
after an eight year retirement, was an unprecedented comeback. During that time Bouton
developed “Big League Chew”, the number one selling bubble gum in America. A hard-
driving creative businessman, Bouton now has his own product development company.
Bouton was featured in The Sports 100 in 1996 as one of the most important people in
American sports history. He also is the author of the best-seller, Ball Four/The Final Pitch.
Drawing from his own personal experiences, Bouton's programs are entertaining and
memorable.
CAROLYN PECK Fee Range: $10,000-15,000
Head Coach of the University of Florida Lady Gator's Basketball Team; Former
Coach of WNBA Orlando Miracle
In just four years as head coach of the University of Florida women’s basketball team,
Carolyn Peck has molded the Gators into model student-athletes. Not only has Florida
competed in the postseason in three of her four seasons, but the Gators have accumulated
27 Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll accolades, the best four-year total in
program history. Peck returned to the college hard court after serving as Head Coach and
General Manager of the WNBA's Orlando Miracle since April 1, 1999. Peck was
instrumental as head coach and general manager in the success of the Orlando Miracle's
inaugural season. She led them to finish tied for second place in the Eastern Conference.
Peck is also an on-air commentator for ESPN and served as expert guest analyst for their
coverage of the WNBA Playoffs.
PETER VIDMAR Fee Range: $10,000-15,000
Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist; Highest Scoring Gymnast in USA History
Peter Vidmar knows about the intangibles that separate the best from the rest. Vidmar is a
two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and one of the highest scoring gymnast in USA history. As
a team captain and top performer for the USA men's gymnastics team, he led his
teammates to their stunning victory in the 1984 Olympics. To Vidmar, excellence is not a
final destination but a never ending journey. He is also the author of Risk, Originality and
Virtuosity: The Keys to a Perfect 10, which is also one of his most requested presentations.
His presentation excites audiences and includes a thrilling pommel horse demonstration.
Today, he spends much of his time translating his skills as a leader and motivator to
business audiences across the nation.
JOETTA CLARK DIGGS Fee Range: $10,000-15,000
4-Time Olympian
For more than three decades, Joetta Clark Diggs has reigned as America's queen of middle
distance running. With ambition, determination, and commitment to achieving her goals, she
has become track and field's most respected 800-meter runner. A four-time Olympian, she
has competed in every U.S.A. Championship or Olympic Trial since 1979, winning over nine
championship titles and tenaciously defending her top ten American ranking for over 20
years. The daughter of immortalized educator, Joe Clark—the inspiration for the hit movie
"Lean on Me"—Diggs is a moving personality who motivates audiences to battle against all
odds and remains committed to the singular goal of success.
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ROCKY BLEIER Fee Range: $10,000 - $15,000
Legendary NFL Running Back, Pittsburgh Steelers; Subject of the Television
Movie, "Fighting Back"
Legendary member of the four-time World Champion Pittsburgh Steelers football team,
Rocky Bleier is one of America's most courageous sportsmen. Crippled by enemy fire
during the Vietnam conflict, he fought overwhelming odds and demonstrated the courage
and determination to overcome his injuries, becoming one of the NFL's premier running
backs. His remarkable story became the subject of the book, “Fighting Back”, which was
recreated in the 1980 ABC-TV movie of the same name. In his presentations, he motivates
audiences to keep on striving for greater accomplishments, employing a dynamic style with
real-life stories and an appropriate injection of humor.
JIM MORRIS Fee Range: $10,000 - $15,000
Former High-School Teacher Turned Major League Baseball Player; Author &
Subject of the Film, "The Rookie"
Jim Morris' Cinderella story is testimony to the power of dreams and their ability to inspire
and transform human life. Originally a top baseball prospect, Morris’s dream of becoming a
major league player was derailed by serious arm injuries. At the age of 35 and some 11
years after retiring from minor league baseball, Morris was giving a speech to his high
school team when his players challenged him to pursue his dream of pitching in the major
leagues if they won their division title. Morris’ team fulfilled their part of the bargain, which
committed him to a big league tryout, where he miraculously threw 12 consecutive pitches
at a rate of 98 mph, almost 10 mph harder than he had some 15 years earlier! After just 3
months in the minors, Morris returned to Texas as a major league player. Morris co-wrote
the critically acclaimed book entitled The Rookie, which was made into a hit move starring
Dennis Quaid.
BART STARR Fee Range: $10,000 - $15,000
NFL Hall of Fame and Former Legendary Green Bay Packer Quarterback
Bart Starr played for 17 years with the Green Bay Packers, many of those years under
perhaps the greatest coach of all time, Vince Lombardi. Starr led his team to more NFL
Championships than any other quarterback. Since suffering the loss of his son, Bret, in
1988 to the problems of substance abuse, Starr has become a spokesman who addresses
the problem to audiences across the country. Starrs presentation, which informs and
enlightens, is also dramatized and powered by his very personal relationship to the problem.
His presentation successfully underscores the fact that the problem of substance abuse
knows no boundaries as to race, religion, or economic status.
PAT WILLIAMS Fee Range: $10,000 - $15,000
Sr. Executive Vice President, NBA’s Orlando Magic; Author
Pat Williams is the senior vice president of the NBA's Orlando Magic. After serving for
seven years in the United States Army, Williams spent seven years in the Philadelphia
Phillies organization. Since 1968, he has been affiliated with teams in Chicago, Atlanta,
Philadelphia, including the 1983 World Champion 76ers, and now the Orlando Magic which
he co-founded in 1987 and helped lead to the NBA finals in 1995. In 1996, Williams was
named as one of the 50 most influential people in NBA history by a national publication.
Among the books he has authored are: Making Magic, The Power Within You; Secrets From
The Mountain: Ten Lessons For Success In Life with David Wimbish; How To Be Like Mike:
Life Lessons From Basketball's Best with Michael Weinreb and his most recent, How to Be
Like Walt: Capturing the Disney Magic Every Day of Your Life.
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LYN ST. JAMES Fee Range: $10,000 - $15,000
Award-Winning Race Car Driver
Winner of the 1992 Indianapolis 500 "Rookie of the Year", Lyn St. James has set 31
national and international records during her professional racing career and is renowned as
one of the top race car drivers in the world. James is also a successful businesswoman and
speaker. In her writing debut, Ride of Your Life, James drives you into an in-depth look at
the racing world from her own experience from behind the wheel. She has been featured in
USA Today, The New York Times and Sports Illustrated, as well as appearing on ABC,
NBC, ESPN and Lifetime Cable Television for Women. Through her various endeavors and
contributions, James continues to be an inspirational role model to millions.
GREG GUMBEL Fee Range: $10,000 - $15,000
Emmy Award-Winning Sportscaster
It is upon almost 25 years of broadcast experience which Greg Gumbel draws to both
entertain and motivate audiences of all ages and types, supporting his comments with
videotaped sports hi-lites that are educational and enjoyable. A member of NBC Sports
since June 1994, Gumbel is the host of The NFL on NBC. He does play-by-play for the NBA
on NBC and for Major League Baseball. Gumbel was also NBC's daytime host for the 1996
Summer Olympic Games. During his five years with CBS Sports, he was the prime-time
host for the 1994 Winter Olympic Games. Greg has been a member of the March of Dimes
National Board of Trustees since 1996 and he is serving his second 5-year term in that
capacity.
SPARKY ANDERSON Fee Range: $15,000 - $25,000
Legendary Baseball Manager
Legendary baseball manager Sparky Anderson is the third winningest manager in baseball
history. From 1970 through 1978, he guided the hard-hitting Cincinnati Reds, leading them
to five National League West Division titles, four pennants, and two World Series victories.
From 1979 to 1995, he was at the helm of the Detroit Tigers. Under his leadership, the
Tigers won their first World Series in 1984 and took the American League East Division title
in 1987. Anderson is the only manager in history to win a World Series in both the
American League and the National League and the first to win 100 games in a season in
both leagues. Anderson is an ambassador for baseball and a much sought-after speaker. A
committed philanthropist, he founded the charity C.A.T.C.H. in 1987 to aid underprivileged
children in Detroit.
BONNIE BLAIR Fee Range: $15,000 - $25,000
Three-Time Olympic gold Medalist
Bonnie Blair powered her way to five speed skating titles in three Olympics from 1988 to
1994 and set numerous records in her long and successful career. She is the only female
skater to win gold medals in three straight Olympics. In 1992, she received the James L.
Sullivan Award, and in 1994 won almost every American award for "Sports Woman of the
Year". Blair retired in March 1995 and is active in many charitable organizations. Blair is
widely admired for her combination of modesty and confidence and is now a favorite on the
lecture circuit with her highly motivating speech, "Achieving Your Personal Best”.
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GALE SAYERS Fee Range: $15,000-$25,000
NFL Hall of Famer; Author of I Am Third, the inspiration for "Brian's Song"
Gale Sayers made football history and touched the lives of millions of Americans. As the
Chicago Bears' legendary number 40, Sayers was NFL Rookie of the Year in 1965 and
scored a record six touchdowns in one game. After only three years in the NFL, he was
voted the best halfback in the first 50 years of professional football. He was also the
youngest player ever to be inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame. He went
on to write the popular book I Am Third, which was made into the movie Brian's Song,
depicting the relationship between Brian Piccolo, who died of cancer, and Gale Sayers. The
title of the book is Gale Sayers' philosophy of life: "The Lord is first; my family and friends
are second; and I am third."
GORDIE HOWE Fee Range: $15,000 - 25,000
The Greatest All Around Hockey Player in History; Known as “Mr. Hockey”
Mr. Hockey® Gordie Howe® is recognized as the greatest all around hockey player in
history and one of the world’s finest athletes. His impact and records are mind boggling. His
extraordinary talent, fame and allure helped the NHL to expand by over 350% during his
tenure and also spawn a whole new league-the World Hockey Association. Today, he
continues to serve as a role model and ambassador to generations of fans and players
alike. He has remained an unblemished sportsman. Humble, sincere, and approachable, he
has inspired the likes of the great one Wayne Gretzky and Bobby Orr.
MARV LEVY Fee Range: $15,000 - 25,000
Pro Football Hall of Fame Head Coach, Buffalo Bills; Prostate Cancer Survivor
Former Buffalo Bills Head Coach, Marv Levy is best known as an intelligent and analytical
football coach. Levy led the Buffalo Bills to an unprecedented four straight Super Bowls. He
speaks to audiences on a wide range of topics, many of them related to the secrets of
successful leadership. Having guided his team to eight postseason appearances in 11 full
seasons, Levy knows what it takes to lead a team to victory. When he was diagnosed with
prostate cancer in 1995, he used the same strategy of mental preparation, training, and
strengthening of spirit that served him so well in gaining his team victory. With this single-
minded determination, he overcame his disease and is now in the prime of health. Levy has
recently authored his autobiography, Where Else Would You Rather Be.
JOHNNY RUTHERFORD Fee Range: $15,000 - 25,000
Three-Time Indianapolis 500 Winner; Winner of 27 Indy Car Races; Commentator,
Indy Car Race Coverage
Indy Car World Series champion and three-time Indy 500 winner, Texas native Johnny
Rutherford knows the meaning of hard work and determination. Beginning his racing career
in 1959, Rutherford won over 27 Indy Car races and received dozens of awards and
accolades for his success. Since his retirement from driving in 1989, he has been seen on
ESPN and NBC networks as an expert commentator for their Indy Car race coverage. He
has appeared at numerous events and served as spokesperson for several companies and
products. He is currently an advisor for the Indy Racing League. Rutherford’s approachable
demeanor and charismatic appeal are a perfect fit for any event.
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BRUCE JENNER Fee Range: $15,000 - 25,000
1976 Olympic Decathlon Winner; Named "The World's Greatest Athlete"
Bruce Jenner captivated the world when he broke the world record by scoring 8,634 points
in the decathlon at the 1976 Olympic games in Montreal and earned the title, “World’s
Greatest Athlete.” Jenner has become a highly respected motivational speaker, sports
commentator, entrepreneur, commercial spokesperson, television personality, actor,
producer and author. Corporate and community audiences are captivated by Jenner’s
unique Olympic, personal and professional success story, which he highlights in speeches
around the world. His message, “Finding the Champion Within,” is relevant to people
everywhere, whether they’re high school athletes or corporate Vice Presidents.
BRANDI CHASTAIN Fee Range: $15,000 - 25,000
Member of the Olympic and World Champion Gold-Medal-Winning U.S. Women’s
National Soccer Team
One of the most recognizable figures in women's soccer, American defender Brandi
Chastain became an international celebrity at the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup after she
blasted the USA's game-winning penalty kick past China, fell to her knees and peeled off
her jersey in celebration. She is currently an assistant coach at the top-five-ranked women's
soccer team at Santa Clara University. She has been featured around the world as a
spokesperson for Nike, Volvo, Powerbar, Gallery Furniture, and 24-Hour Fitness, among
others.
KEN CARTER Fee Range: $15,000 - 25,000
Coach; Author; Educator; Inspiration for the Film, "Coach Carter"
Famed basketball coach Ken Carter sent a powerful message when he literally locked his
undefeated, state play-off bound team out of the gym and forced them to hit the books and
stop counting on athletic potential as the only ticket out of a tough, inner city life. The film,
"Coach Carter," based on the lock-out, is just one more testimony to the strength of his
convictions. A successful businessman when he accepted the head basketball coach
position at Richmond High School, Carter had a monumental task at hand: the students
were failing academically and the athletic programs were in a pathetic state. Within two
years, he had virtually single-handedly turned around the school, physically and mentally
cleaning house. At the podium, Coach Carter scores with hard-hitting advice about
accountability, integrity, teamwork and leadership. He is the founder and chairman of the
Coach Ken Carter Foundation, a non-profit organization that develops, promotes and
provides education, training and mentoring programs for African-American youths.
DAN JANSEN Fee Range: $15,000 - 25,000
Olympic Gold Medalist Speed Skater
A 1994 Olympic speed skating gold medalist, Dan Jansen knows about big dreams and the
dedication needed to make them come true. Although records and medals seemed his for
the taking, his dream of an Olympic gold eluded him when, in 1992, he stumbled after
learning his sister had died. Heartbroken, he could have quit, but he didn't. Instead, he dug
down, searched for strength, and raced for his dream. Jansen embodies the competitive
spirit, and his story inspires us to reach for our own personal goal.
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BOBBY UNSER Fee Range: $15,000 - 25,000
Three-Time Indianapolis 500 Winner; Winner of Over 35 Indy Car Races
Bobby Unser has clearly become one of the most insightful spokespersons in the history of
auto racing. Leaning on his championship-studded and versatile racing career as an
incredible resource for racing knowledge, Bobby Unser has eloquently opened the intricate
world of racing to the sports public. Unser made is a relentless competitor who has chalked
up a Hall of Fame career, which included three Indianapolis 500 wins and thirty-five overall
Indy Car victories. For roughly a decade, he has been the featured Indy Car race
analyst/commentator for ABC network, which has helped perfect his presentation skills. His
friendliness and endless energy are almost contagious, which make him one of the best
personalities for meeting people and addressing groups.
ROY FIRESTONE Fee Range: $15,000 - 25,000
Award-Winning Television Sports Personality; Host, ESPN's "Up Close"
Roy Firestone, host of ESPN's "Up Close", is one of America's most versatile and original
talents. He is well recognized and honored for his multiple abilities as an interviewer,
journalist, commentator, and stage performer. Critically acclaimed for his work, he has
interviewed over 3,000 people, including nearly every major sports figure. Curiosity and
passion drive Firestone to interview people beyond the realm of sports and of the worlds of
art, music, politics, and popular entertainment. His interview subjects are an eclectic mix,
ranging from President Richard Nixon to legendary actor James Stewart, and from jazz
great Miles Davis to pop icon Madonna. Firestone's work has earned him seven Cable ACE
Awards and six Emmy Awards to date. He is also the recipient of the prestigious
Northeastern University Award for Broadcast Journalism.
LARRY CSONKA Fee Range: $15,000 - 25,000
Pro Football Hall of Fame Running Back for the Miami Dolphins
Football legend Larry Csonka led the Miami Dolphins to three consecutive Super Bowl
championships, was named Most Valuable Player by his teammates, and set records for
most finished touchdowns. In 1987, he was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He
has hosted the syndicated television program, “American Gladiators”, and has made
television commercials for Norwegian Cruise Lines. Csonka currently hosts and produces
“Stihl's North to Alaska” and “Stihl's Csonka Outdoors”, which airs on TNN. These programs
showcase his experience as a fisherman and hunter and his enthusiasm for outdoor sports
and conservation. Csonka travels the country visiting various clubs and corporations as a
Sports Humor/Motivational Speaker. His speeches are laced with humor and dramatic
personal experiences, and have been well received by some of the nation's top companies.
JOHNNY BENCH Fee Range: $15,000 - 25,000
Hall of Fame Baseball Legend
Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989, Bench is undoubtedly one the greatest
catcher in baseball history. His successes include National League Rookie of the Year,
National League Most Valuable Player, World Series MVP (1976), 14-time All-Star, and 10
Gold Gloves. In 1999, Bench received baseball's esteemed honor of selection to the All
Century Team. In retirement, Bench has maintained a sense of balance by using his
celebrity status to aid such worthy causes as the Heart Association and the American
Cancer Society. Considered a compelling, entertaining speaker, Johnny has inspired and
motivated audiences from the Fortune 500 executives to Boys' & Girls' clubs around the
country.
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MIKE ERUZIONE Fee Range: $15,000 - 25,000
Famed 1980 Olympics United States Hockey Team Captain
Millions of Americans remember Mike Eruzione as the captain of the United States Hockey
Team who beat the odds to win the Gold Medal at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, NY. It
was his decisive winning goal that beat the Soviet team and stunned the world. Dubbed the
“Miracle on Ice" Walt Disney studios has adapted the story of that Olympic triumph over the
Soviets into a feature length film, titled "Miracle," which was released in February 2004. The
1980 Olympic Team received many accolades after winning the goal medal, including being
inducted into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame. For the past several years Eruzione
has traveled throughout the country representing major corporations as their spokesperson
and motivational speaker. Presently he is employed by Boston University as the Director of
Development for Athletics.
VINCE PAPALE Fee Range: $15,000 - 25,000
Former Philadelphia Eagles Walk-on; Subject of the Movie "Invincible"; Cancer
Survivor
Vince Papale’s story is the subject of the major motion picture from Disney entitled
“Invincible”. Papale overcame tremendous odds to become the oldest rookie in the history
of the NFL. He was voted Man of the Year by the Eagles in 1978 for his many charitable
activities and honored by the NFL. He is a colorectal cancer survivor who is sought after as
a speaker to raise awareness on cancer prevention. Papale has served as chairman & co-
chairman for various associations including the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans, Spina Bifida
Association, Multiple Sclerosis Society and the American Heart Association. Vince’s
inspirational journey from humble working class beginnings and troubled home life, to
successful professional athlete and businessman is a story that audiences of all
demographics will relate to.
BROOKS ROBINSON Fee Range: $15,000 - 25,000
Hall of Fame Baseball Player for the Baltimore Orioles
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.
DUSTY BAKER Fee Range: $15,000 - 25,000
Legendary Baseball Manager
In 2003, Dusty Baker guided the Chicago Cubs to their first National League Central
Division title and into the postseason for the first time since 1998. They ousted the high-
powered Atlanta Braves in five games in the National League Division Series and took the
Florida Marlins to seven games to decide the National League champion. This is a
significant accomplishment, as the Chicago Cubs finished 2003 in fourth place and
improved their record by 21 wins. The Cubs finished the second half of the season with the
third best record in baseball-a .603 winning percentage. The same year Baker won major
league baseball's Managers Move of the Year award. He is very involved in the community,
providing leadership to charitable, health, youth, and law enforcement causes. An
outstanding speaker, his most popular subjects are teamwork and personal excellence.
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BOBBY RAHAL Fee Range: $15,000 - 25,000
Indianapolis 500 Winner; Three-Time CART Indy Car World Series Champion
1986 Indy 500 winner and three-time CART World Series Champion, Bobby Rahal is truly a
champion among champions who personifies what a true sportsman is. Rahal is a graduate
of Denison University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in History. He is an articulate
spokesman for the sport, as evidenced by his active involvement in a variety of community
activities. Most significantly, Rahal is clearly one of the finest Indy Car drivers of our time
and is currently enjoying co-ownership of Rahal/Letterman Racing team with late night talk
show host David Letterman.
HERMAN EDWARDS Fee Range: $25,000 - 35,000
NFL Head Coach, Kansas City Chiefs
Affectionately known as the “Energizer Bunny” of the NFL, coach Herman Edwards is a
perpetual motion machine, a breath of fresh air who uses his boundless energy and talent
for combining hard work with good fun. After his days as a player ended, Edwards became
an assistant coach at San Jose State. He was an NFL assistant coach with the Kansas City
Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before being hired as the Jets' 13th non-interim
head coach in franchise history. While at Tampa Bay as a head coach, Edwards
implemented a youth enrichment program called "Focus and Finish," in which high school
athletes were encouraged to excel in academics, athletics and as citizens in their
communities. Edwards is a strong proponent of being a positive role model and is one of the
NFL’s most active participants in off-the-field outreach programs. In his book, You Play to
Win the Game, Edwards shares the wisdom and insight he counts on to motivate and
sustain himself, his team, and the thousands he has inspired.
ROGER STAUBACH Fee Range: $25,000 - 35,000
Four-Time Super Bowl Veteran; Pro Football Hall of Fame Quarterback for the
Dallas Cowboys
Roger Staubach's career as a four-time Super Bowl veteran who became an all-pro
salesman proves that the gridiron can deliver lessons on weathering the inevitable setbacks
of selling. The former Dallas Cowboy's quarterback (1969-1979) is a marquee name on the
sales-lecture circuit. He is currently the CEO of a diversified commercial real estate
company and is a highly sought after speaker for major corporations throughout the world.
He is also very active in the American Cancer Society Charity Foundation.
BILLY DONOVAN Fee Range: $25,000 - 35,000
2006 NCAA Basketball Champion Head Coach of University of Florida
As a player Billy Donovan was known simply as "Billy the Kid”. A kid no more, Donovan
concluded his 10th season at the University of Florida atop a place he'd always dreamed
of—the ladder at the RCA Dome cutting down the nets in the national title game. A lifelong
journey was realized on April 3, 2006 as Donovan guided the University of Florida to its first
national title in basketball. By the age of 40 he has done the unthinkable at Florida. He has
taken a program that experienced pockets of success and has made history.
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BOBBY BOWDEN Fee Range: $25,000 - 35,000
Renowned Florida State University Football Head Coach
Bobby Bowden has made a name for himself as one of the greatest college football
coaches of all time. His records and accomplishments are many. Now in his 30th year at
Florida State University, Bowden is the only coach in NCAA history to win 10 or more
games in 10 consecutive seasons, and holds the fifth best record in the history of college
football. A man of great character and values, Bowden is admired throughout the nation for
his style as a coach and a leader. On any given Sunday he can be found behind the pulpit
of a church. When he is not on the football field, Bowden is a top-notch motivational
speaker. His presentations, often filled with humor, focus on leadership, the will to win, and
teamwork.
MIKE SHANAHAN Fee Range: $25,000 - 35,000
Two-Time Super Bowl Champion Head Coach, Denver Broncos
In 2005, Mike Shanahan began his eleventh season as head coach of the Denver Broncos
and his first decade of measurement against the game’s all-time coaches places him among
the pro football elite. In 2004, he joined the exclusive club of head coaches to post 100 wins
in his first 10 seasons with one team. His stunning record as the Broncos’ mentor places
him in the legendary class of Vince Lombardi, Don Shula, Chuck Noll, Jimmy Johnson, and
Bill Belichick as the only six coaches with back-to-back Super Bowl championships.
Shanahan's coaching ability and winning attitude on the field make him a natural speaker on
the subjects of leadership, teamwork, the will to win, success and attitude. He is the author
of Think Like a Champion: Building Success One Victory at a Time.
SCOTT HAMILTON Fee Range: $25,000 - 35,000
Olympic Gold Medalist & World Champion Ice Skater; Cancer Survivor
Scott Hamilton is the world's most celebrated figure skater. When he was diagnosed with
testicular cancer in 1997, it wasn't the first time Scott Hamilton had to overcome adversity.
As a boy, he was plagued by an illness that baffled doctors and he appeared destined to
remain only a spectator. When his ailment was finally diagnosed correctly, his courage and
determination led him to try figure skating. He immersed himself in skating and went on to
become one of its best and most recognizable athletes. In 1981, he won the first of four
consecutive national and world titles. His success and popularity led to a longtime
association with CBS as a sports analyst. It is Hamilton's most recent challenge with
testicular cancer that has once again endeared him to fans around the globe. His new
book, Landing It: My Life On and Off the Ice, was recently released. Today, Scott Hamilton
is cancer-free. He credits his victory over the disease to a positive attitude and will power.
KEN VENTURI Fee Range: $25,000 - 35,000
Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year; CBS Golf Analyst
Ken Venturi has provided commentary for CBS Sports' coverage of golf since 1968, when he
co-hosted the "CBS Golf Championship" and "CBS Golf Classic" with Jack Whitaker. Venturi,
the recipient of the 1999 PGA of America's Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism, turned
pro in 1956 and joined the PGA Tour in June 1957. He established himself as one of golf's
elite with his 1964 U.S. Open Championship at Congressional Country Club in Washington,
D.C. Not only was he named PGA Player of the Year, he was also chosen Sports Illustrated's
Sportsman of the Year. He earned a total of 14 PGA Tour victories in his career. He was a
U.S. Ryder Cup team member (1965) and a member of the PGA Tournament Committee
(1960-62).
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MIKE DITKA Fee Range: $25,000 - 35,000
Pro Football Hall of Fame & Super Bowl Champion; Head Coach of the Chicago
Bears; Television Sports Analyst
As head coach of the NFL Chicago Bears, Mike Ditka won 100 games in his first ten
seasons, including a Super Bowl Championship in 1985. As a player, he was an All-Pro
tight end with Chicago, Philadelphia, and Dallas, and in 1989 was inducted into the Pro
Football Hall of Fame. Ditka shares his winning philosophy in motivational presentations by
illustrating how to get to the top by creating your own personal challenges. His charities
include the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Sports Teams Organized for the Prevention of
Drug Abuse, Misericordia, a residential facility for developmentally disabled youth, and the
Pediatric Aids Program at Children's Memorial Hospital.
JERRY WEST Fee Range: $25,000 - 35,000
Currently President of Operations for the Memphis Grizzlies
In the National Basketball Association's splendid history, you'd be hard pressed to find a
better pure shooter than Jerry West. When the game was on the line, West's Los Angeles
Laker teammates always found a way to get the ball to "Mr. Clutch." His cool, calm,
collected personality and leadership ability on the court was a coach's dream. Before
embarking on a glorious 14-year professional career with the Los Angeles Lakers, West
played for the 1960 U.S. Olympic gold medal team in Rome. When he retired, West's name
was found on nearly every page of the record books. After multiple management positions
with the Lakers, West now belongs with the Memphis Grizzlies.
JACKIE JOYNER-KERSEE Fee Range: $25,000 - 35,000
Three-Time Olympic Heptathlon Gold Medalist
Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee has built one of the most illustrious
athletic careers in the world of track & field. Her performance in the heptathlon and long
jump in the 1984, 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics, made her a legend. But her talents are
by no means limited to athletic ability. Her drive and commitment are evident in all of her
projects, including the JJK Community Foundation, which she created to support the
development of leadership programs in urban areas across the United States and her own
sports marketing firm, JJK & Associates. Jackie Joyner-Kersee has set over 18 athletic
records, received over 24 recognition awards, is a successful businesswoman, respected
community leader, and a dynamic motivational speaker who inspires audiences to go after
their dreams with passion and commitment.
ISIAH THOMAS Fee Range: Please Inquire
Hall of Fame & Two-Time NBA Champion Basketball Player, Detroit Pistons;
President, Baskeball Operations & Head Coach, New York Knicks
Isiah Thomas, a native of Chicago, Illinois, was one of the NBA's best small guards. At 6-
foot-1, 182-pounds, he brought scoring, passing and flair to the game and a willingness to
attack the basket. An All-America at Indiana University, Thomas led the Hoosiers to a 47-17
record and the 1981 NCAA championship. He played 13 NBA seasons with the Detroit
Pistons, 12 of which he was named an NBA All-Star, and was MVP of the 1984 and 1986
All-Star Games. He ranks as Detroit's all-time leading scorer (18,822, 19.2 ppg, 34th best in
NBA history) and assist-holder (9,061).
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JON GRUDEN Fee Range: $35,000 - 50,000
Super Bowl Champion Head Coach, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Gruden, the NFL's youngest head coach at 39, led Tampa Bay to its first Super Bowl title in
his first season as head coach in 2002. Gruden became the youngest head coach in NFL
history to win a Super Bowl, and he was also the first veteran head coach in the history of
the NFL to lead his team to the Super Bowl in his first season with a new team. Prior to his
four seasons in Oakland, Gruden spent 1995-97 as offensive coordinator for the
Philadelphia Eagles and three years (1992-94) as wide receivers coach for Green Bay
Packers. He worked as offensive assistant for the San Francisco 49ers in 1990.
DON SHULA Fee Range: $35,000 - 50,000
Pro Football Hall of Fame Head Coach for the Miami Dolphins
Don Shula coached in the NFL for 33 years, including 26 years as head coach of the Miami
Dolphins, leading his teams to more wins than any other coach in the history of the NFL.
Considered to be one of the greatest coaches ever to step on a sporting field, Shula was
inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in July 1997. He is co-author with Ken Blanchard of
Everyone's a Coach, a highly-acclaimed book of the authors' managerial philosophies for
business and personal success. Among his charitable activities is one that is very personal
to him, The Don Shula Foundation, formed primarily to assist breast cancer research and
established as a tribute to his late wife, Dorothy. Because of his success on the football
field, and long-time civic and charitable service, Shula is the recipient of many awards
including the Sports Illustrated Man of the Year award and the Horatio Alger Award.
BOOMER ESIASON Fee Range: $35,000 - 50,000
Former NFL MVP Quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals
Boomer Esiason, former NFL quarterback headed straight for the broadcast booth upon
retiring after 14 years. Esiason made his debut as a commentator for ABC's NFL “Monday
Night Football”, and called MNF games for two years. In addition, he is also co-host of
Westwood One's weekly NFL preview show “In The Huddle” with Chris "Mad Dog" Russo.
During the 2001 season, Esiason also served as an analyst on FOX Sports Net's “NFL This
Morning”. He joined CBS Sports in February 2002 as a studio analyst for the CBS
Television Network's NFL pre-game show “The NFL Today”. Throughout his career Esiason
has been committed and very active in many charitable causes, including the Boomer
Esiason Foundation, founded in 1993 in an effort to eliminate the threat of cystic fibrosis
after his son Gunnar was diagnosed with the disease.
RICK PITINO Fee Range: $35,000 - 50,000
Head Men's Basketball Coach, University of Louisville
Rick Pitino, one of the most brilliant minds in coaching, began a new era in University of
Louisville men’s basketball when he was named head coach of the Cardinals on March 21,
2001. And as he successfully accomplished at his previous three collegiate coaching stops,
it is clear that there couldn’t have been a finer choice to lead Louisville back among the
nation’s elite teams. Pitino has a 449-159 collegiate coaching record in 19 seasons, the
ninth best winning percentage among active coaches. Pitino’s up-tempo style, pressure
defense, strong work ethic and family atmosphere have quickly returned the Cardinals to
national prominence, with top 25 rankings over the last three years and a visit to the Final
Four for the first time in 19 years as evidence.
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ARCHIE MANNING Fee Range: $35,000 - 50,000
Former NFL Pro Bowl Quarterback & League MVP Player
Archie Manning was the League's Most Valuable Player in 1978 and participated in two Pro
Bowls. He is the only player in the history of the New Orleans Saints franchise to be
inducted into the "Wall of Fame" in the Louisiana Superdome. Manning was voted
quarterback of the 25 Year All Saints Team and voted Most Popular Saint in franchise
history. Recently, Manning was named the quarterback for The Team of the Century at the
University of Mississippi. He is the father of Indianapolis Colts Quarterback Peyton Manning.
Archie Manning’s appeal transcends his athletic achievements. People far and wide have
been inspired by his warm personality, his drive and sense of humor. He hosts four Archie
Manning Cystic Fibrosis benefit golf tournaments in Louisiana and Mississippi and is active
in a wide variety of charitable and civic causes. Archie has two sons who play quarterback
in the NFL: Peyton Manning for the Colts and Eli Manning for the NY Giants. Archie and
Peyton have written a book entitled, Manning: a Father, His Sons and a Football Legacy.
BILL BELICHICK Fee Range: Please Inquire
Five-Time Super Bowl Champion Head Football Coach, New England Patriots
Belichick, who has guided the Patriots since 2000, is the only head coach in NFL history to
win three Super Bowl championships in a four-year span. This achievement is the latest
triumph in a career during which he has helped produce five Super Bowl titles, six
conference championships, and 11 division titles since entering the NFL in 1975. Over the
last three seasons alone, Belichick’s Patriots have won 80 percent of their games, compiling
a 45-11 overall record. In 2005, New England won 11 games despite being forced to use 45
different starters, an NFL record for a division champion. Known as a man of remarkably
modest ego, he believes that a team is truly “all about the players.” His philosophy of
leadership, his willingness to give back to his community, and his record of success make
Bill Belichick a man worth listening to.
TOMMY LASORDA Fee Range: $35,000 - 50,000
Hall of Fame Baseball Manager for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Tommy Lasorda is the "dean" of active major league baseball managers and a giant in
American sports. He took the Dodgers to four World Series and six League Championships.
He has also managed six All-Star teams, guiding the National League to victories in 1978,
1979, 1982, and 1984. A true "winner", Lasorda exemplifies what is best in the sport that is
known as America's favorite pastime. His ability, attitude, character, and spirit have made
him an effective manager, team builder, and spokesman for the game of baseball. Lasorda
has been a spokesperson for the American Heart Association and has received honorary
doctorate degrees from Pepperdine University, St. Thomas University, Cal State Long
Beach, the University of Phoenix and most recently, Concordia University.
JOE PATERNO Fee Range: $35,000 - 50,000
Head Football Coach of Penn State University
For over 50 years, Joe Paterno has passionately served the football program at the
Pennsylvania State University with honor and principle. After 16 years as an assistant coach
he was rewarded in 1966 with the head coaching responsibilities by his college coach at
Brown University. He is the most successful coach in the history of college, propelling him
past Bryant as the life-time leader in wins by a major college coach. He is also one of the
most admired figures in college athletics, an acknowledged icon whose influence extends
well beyond the white chalk lines of the football field.
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PAT CROCE Fee Range: $35,000 - 50,000
Former President of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers
When the Philadelphia 76ers named Pat Croce team president on March 19, 1996, they
were looking for a fresh start, a new direction. What they found was a proven winner.
Through a great deal of hard work and an infectious attitude, Croce has restored the pride
and brought excitement back to the Sixers. His fierce drive and determination are felt
throughout the organization. No longer is success hoped for, it's expected. Following his
arrival, he raised the standard of expectations for the franchise. Croce is also an
international karate champion, and most-sought-after motivational speaker and author of
The New York Times best-seller, I Feel Great and You Will Too, and 110%: 110 Strategies
for Feeling Good Everyday. Croce now offers audiences the same action-based insights
that led to his phenomenal and far-reaching success.
CHI CHI RODRIGUEZ Fee Range: $35,000 - 50,000
8 Time PGA Tour Winner; 22 Time Senior PGA Tour Victories
Juan "Chi Chi" Rodriguez began caddying at the age of six and actually learned to play golf
with clubs fashioned out of guava tree limbs and tin cans hammered into balls. Rodriguez
won 8 times on the PGA Tour and now boasts 22 Senior Tour victories. Rodriguez has
demonstrated to be a great golf champion, but he's a greater champion to the lives of
youths and to the Hispanic community. The Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation serves
inner city youths who are at risk of dropping out of school by improving their self-esteem,
character, work ethic, social adjustment, and academic performance.
BEN CRENSHAW Fee Range: $50,000 - $75,000
PGA Golf Legend
In just six weeks on the tour, Ben Crenshaw captured $79,749 in prize money, including
winning the very first PGA Tour event he entered, the San Antonio-Texas Open.
Crenshaw's seemingly effortless game and easy-going manner soon garnered him the
respect of the other pros and over the years earned him the nickname "Gentle Ben."
Winner of 19 PGA titles, including two Masters Tournaments and four international titles, he
captured the cover of Sports Illustrated by guiding the 1999 U.S. Ryder Cup Team to the
most stunning come-from-behind victory in the history of the event. Branching into new
arenas, Crenshaw has also proven himself a skilled businessman and architect. The ideal
motivational speaker on teamwork, his leadership, poise and strategic planning in the 1999
Ryder Cup fired up his team to a breathtaking triumph. In 2000 Ben released his memoirs, A
Feel for the Game, to Brookline and Back.
HOWIE LONG Fee Range: $50,000 - $75,000
Hall of Fame Defensive End; FOX Sports Analyst, "NFL Sunday"
Howie Long, former Hall of Fame Defensive End for the Los Angeles Raiders, is currently
best known for his position of in-studio analyst for the Emmy Award winning FOX "NFL
Sunday" team. Long was twice chosen Defensive Lineman of the Year and was elected to
the Pro Bowl eight times. In 2000, Long was one of the youngest players ever inducted into
the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He launched his successful television and film career and is
widely known for his appearances on the big screen as well as the gridiron. He also
volunteers his time to the United Way, the Mental Health Association, and he was the
chairman of Child Abuse Prevention Month in Virginia. His keen wit and insight make him an
entertaining and highly sought after speaker.
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JIMMY JOHNSON Fee Range: $50,000 - $75,000
Two-Time NFL Super Bowl Champion Head Coach, Dallas Cowboys; FOX Sports
Analyst “NFL Sunday”
Jimmy Johnson was the first coach in football history to win both a Super Bowl title and a
national collegiate championship and he is only one of four coaches to secure back-to-back
Super Bowl victories. After 5 seasons as the head coach of the Hurricanes, Johnson moved
to the NFL to coach the Dallas Cowboys. He retired as the Cowboys’ head coach in 1993
and published his autobiography, Turning the Thing Around: Pulling America's Team Out of
the Dumps-and Myself Out of the Doghouse. He joined FOX Sports as an analyst for the
“NFL Sunday” pre-game show. In 1996, Johnson became the head coach of the Miami
Dolphins. In his 4 seasons with the Dolphins, he compiled a 36-28 regular-season record
and a 2-3 postseason record. He retired from the Dolphins in 2000 and rejoined FOX “NFL
Sunday”. He is an entertaining motivational speaker who blends personal anecdotes and
experiences to make his points about leadership, team building and personal excellence.
REGGIE JACKSON Fee Range: $50,000 - $75,000
Legendary Baseball Hall of Fame Right Fielder; Known as "Mr. October"
Reggie Jackson became the first player to have a candy bar named after him. The peak of
Jackson’s career came a boisterous five-year stint with the Yankees, which he began by
asserting that he was "the straw that stirred the drink," a statement that drew the ire of new
teammate Thurman Munson and manager Billy Martin. But the outspoken, flamboyant,
muscular outfielder was a winner wherever he went. In 21 seasons, Jackson played on 11
divisional winners, six pennant winners, and five World Champions.
MIA HAMM Fee Range: $50,000 - $75,000
U.S. Olympic Hockey Team Gold Medalist & World Cup Soccer Champion
Mia Hamm is recognized as the world’s best all-around women’s soccer player and one of
the most popular female athletes in history. The all-time leading international scorer, Hamm
led the U.S. Olympic team to a gold medal in 1996 and a silver medal in 2000. In 1991, she
was the youngest player on the World Championship team, and in 1999, she led the team to
another World Cup win. Admired for her athletic ability, sportsmanship, determination and
commitment, she has been named one of People magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People."
She is the author of Go for the Goal: A Champion’s Guide to Winning in Soccer and Life,
providing an inspirational account of her efforts to become a champion.
CHRIS BERMAN Fee Range: $50,000 - $75,000
ESPN Sports Commentator; Co-Host, "Sunday NFL Countdown", "NFL
Primetime", and “Baseball Tonight”
As a studio host, anchor and commentator, Chris Berman is known for balancing in-depth
sports reports in an upbeat and easygoing manner, without sacrificing content. Reporting
with ample amounts of humor and ebullience, Berman says "Whatever lightness I try to add,
I never let fun interfere with the news. That comes first. Sports should be fun, and I want
viewers to share in the enjoyment I get from the games. But I also owe it to those same
viewers to be thoroughly prepared and to know what I'm talking about, or not talking about."
Berman received perhaps his most praise when he and analyst Buck Martinez chose not to
speak during the 22-minute celebration in the Ripken game.
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JOHN ELWAY Fee Range: $50,000 - $75,000
Pro Football Hall of Fame & Two-Time Super Bowl Champion Quarterback of the
Denver Broncos
Strangely, it took John Elway two championships at the end of his career to solidify his place
as one of the top quarterbacks in the history of the game. After 16 seasons, Elway retired as
the winningest starting quarterback in NFL history with a 148-82-1 record. Elway became
the first quarterback to start five Super Bowls, was selected for the Pro Bowl nine times and
in 1987 was voted the NFL's Most Valuable Player by the Associated Press. By taking risks
as a passer, he made plays other quarterbacks couldn't. "Elway is the master of the
inconceivable pass thrown to the unreachable spot," announcer Pat Summerall said. Elway
is the only player to amass 50,000 yards passing and 3,000 rushing. He ranks second to
Dan Marino in passing yards (51,475), completions (4,123) and 3,000-yard seasons (12).
JOE TORRE Fee Range: $50,000 - $75,000
Baseball Legend and Manager, World Championship New York Yankees
In 1995, after only one year at the helm of the Yankees, Joe Torre led the team to their first
World Series title since 1978. Torre led the Yankees to 114 wins during the following regular
season, an American League record. He has been named "Sportsman of the Year" by The
Sporting News and "Co-Manager of the Year" by the Baseball Writers Association of
America. He is also author of Joe Torre's Ground Rules for Winners: 12 Keys to Managing
Team Players, Tough Bosses, Setbacks, and Success and Chasing the Dream, My Lifelong
Journey to the World Series, an autobiography detailing his 30-year wait as a manager and
player to finally win the World Series. A prostate cancer survivor, he is involved with CAP
Cure, an organization that raises money for prostrate cancer research. He established the
Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation, whose guiding principle is that every child has the right
to be safe at home.
BOB COSTAS Fee Range: $50,000 - $75,000
Emmy Award-Winning Sportscaster; Author, Fair Ball: A Fan’s Case for Baseball
Bob Costas has been with NBC Sports since 1979. He anchored NBC's coverage of the
last three Summer Olympics and hosted the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City. Costas
has been involved in the coverage of six league championship series and five World Series
for NBC Sports and he has hosted six Super Bowls. Bob was the play-by-play voice of the
NBA on NBC from 1997 through the 1999-2000 seasons. He has won 15 Emmy Awards
and has been nominated for Emmys in five different categories. He was named "National
Sportscaster of the Year" an unprecedented eight times by his peers. His book, Fair Ball: A
Fan's Case for Baseball made the New York Times Best-Sellers List. He went on to host his
own late night program, the Emmy-Award winning “Later…. with Bob Costas”, which
featured interviews exploring the lives of newsmakers & entertainers.
DANICA PATRICK Fee Range: Over $75,000
Current IRL Race Car Driver; Only Female to Ever Lead The Prestigious
Indianapolis 500
Indy Racing League (IRL) driver Danica Patrick has taken the professional racing circuit by
storm. In a sport where female participation is rare, Patrick is making history. At the 2005
Indianapolis 500 she became the first woman ever to lead the field of drivers. She held first
place for a total of 19 laps, but minor errors and a spinout kept her from becoming the first
woman to win. She finished the race fourth though, the highest since Janet Guthrie's ninth-
place finish 27 years earlier. She became only the fourth woman to participate in the big
race. Despite posting the fastest speed of the month two weeks earlier at 229.880 miles-
per-hour, she failed to capture the pole in her qualifying laps. She began the race in the
same spot she finished--fourth.
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MARIO ANDRETTI Fee Range: Over $75,000
Legendary Indy Race Car Champion
This celebrated Indy car champion campaigned in his final season of Champ Car
competition on 1994, when he retired from active participation in the sport. His 52 Champ
Car victories are second to A.J. Foyt's 67. With Andretti's last win (also his 109th major
career victory) at the Phoenix 200 in April 1993, he became the first driver to win Champ
Car races in four decades and the first to win races in five decades. Retirement from racing
hasn't slowed Mario. His name is now on a winery in Napa Valley, a car dealership, a chain
of gas stations and a distributorship, a clothing line, a coffee table book, car washes, go-kart
tracks, car care products, an IMAX movie, video games and replica cars.
PHIL JACKSON Fee Range: Over $75,000
NBA's All Time Winningest Coach
Phil Jackson, the coach who led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships in his nine
years as head coach, returned to basketball after a one-year sabbatical to lead the Los
Angeles Lakers to back-to-back NBA titles in his first two seasons. Drafted in the second
round by the New York Knicks, Jackson spent thirteen years in the NBA. He is one of only
nine men to win NBA Championships as both a player and a head coach. Jackson shares
his motivational techniques and his philosophy of a mindful approach to sport and business,
principles used to promote a deeper understanding of success, with audiences across the
country.
PAT RILEY Fee Range: Over $75,000
Basketball Head Coach & President, Miami Heat
Pat Riley is the consummate competitor who knows the exhilaration of winning. During the
1996-97 seasons Riley guided the Heat to 61 regular season wins and a trip to the Eastern
conference Finals. During his four years with the New York Knicks, Riley posted four 50-
plus win seasons and led the team to the NBA Finals for the first time in more than two
decades. In nine seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, he compiled the best winning
percentage in NBA history and four NBA championships. Author of Showtime and The
Winner Within, Riley shows what it takes to be a winner in a competitive environment – year
after year.
DAN MARINO Fee Range: Over $75,000
Pro Football Hall of Fame Quarterback for the Miami Dolphins
Dan Marino, NFL legend, was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame on August 7, 2005.
Marino played for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL Football League and is widely recognized
as one of the greatest quarterbacks in football history. Dan Marino rewrote the National
Football League record book in his 17-year career, setting career records for passing yards
(61,361), completions (4,967), and touchdown passes (420), and earning nine Pro Bowl
berths. In 1992, Marino and his wife, Claire, established The Dan Marino Foundation, after
their son, Michael was diagnosed with autism. The foundation has distributed over $7 million
to research, services and treatment programs serving children with neurodevelopment
disabilities. Currently, Dan is a commentator for both CBS's "The NFL Today Show" and
HBO's "Inside the NFL", during the football season.
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TROY AIKMAN Fee Range: Please Inquire
Three-Time NFL Super Bowl Champion Quarterback, Dallas Cowboys; NFL
Football Analyst for FOX Television
One of the most popular players in NFL history, Troy Aikman has been extraordinarily
successful throughout his entire life. A collegiate All-American, NFL All-Pro, Super Bowl
MVP, NFL Man of the Year and Future Hall of Famer, Aikman’s achievements are
legendary. As a speaker, Aikman brings that same passion to his audiences as he shares
the principles and lessons that have propelled him to personal and professional excellence.
Now one of the most respected broadcasters on FOX, Aikman continues to provide key
insights and thoughtful analysis for fans around the world. His accomplishments off the field
are just as impressive supporting many worthwhile causes throughout the country. In 1992,
he established the Troy Aikman Foundation, which benefits children in the Dallas, TX area.
STEVE YOUNG Fee Range: Please Inquire
Pro Football Hall of Fame; Super Bowl Champion and NFL MVP Quarterback for
the San Francisco 49ers
Best known as the former quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, Steve Young
experienced first-hand what communication, leadership, and the power of simple hard work
can achieve. Young has also set NFL history by being the only QB to have won four
consecutive passing titles, the only QB to post four consecutive seasons with a QB rating of
above 100, and the only QB to post six consecutive 300-yard plus passing games. Young is
now a studio analyst on ESPN's “Sunday NFL Countdown”.
MAGIC JOHNSON Fee Range: Over $100,000
Legendary NBA Hall of Fame Point Guard for the Los Angeles Lakers; CEO,
Magic Johnson Enterprises
Following a legendary career during which he achieved every imaginable goal from a
player's perspective and established himself as one of the NBA's all-time greatest
performers, Magic Johnson is now making strides off the court as the Los Angeles Lakers'
vice president. During his 12-year NBA career, he led the Lakers to five NBA championships
and nine appearances in the NBA Finals. After announcing his retirement from the NBA in
1991, due to the HIV Virus, Johnson's immense popularity resulted in his being voted as a
starter in the 1992 All-Star Game. While Johnson may best be known for his prowess on the
basketball court, he is also an entrepreneur with multi-faceted business interests. His latest
venture develops commercial property in long-neglected minority urban and suburban
neighborhoods.
WAYNE GRETZKY Fee Range: Over $100,000
NHL Hockey Hall of Fame Legend; Head Coach of the Phoenix Coyotes
In his 20 year career with four teams Wayne "The Great One" Gretzky, set every major
offensive record in the history of the sport, including 92 goals, 163 assists, 215 points in a
season, 894 goals, 1,963 assists, and 2,587 points in his career. He won the Hart Trophy as
league MVP eight consecutive times, nine over all, The Art Ross Trophy as league scoring
champion 10 times and led the Oilers to four Stanley Cup championships. Gretzky also
helped Team Canada win three Canada Cup titles. Only seven months after his retirement
in 1999, Gretzky was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Canada, becoming
the tenth and final player in Hockey Hall of Fame history to have the mandatory three-year
waiting period for enshrinement waived by the Hall's board of directors.
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LANCE ARMSTRONG Fee Range: Over $100,000
Seven Time Tour De France Champion; Cancer Survivor
Seven time winner of the Tour de France, two time Olympian riding in both the 1992 and
1996 Olympics, renowned humanitarian, and cancer survivor, Lance Armstrong is the
embodiment of all that defines inspiration. Armstrong’s personal charisma and passionate
commitment to life don't just stop at the finish line. A hero at every level, his depth of
character and generosity of spirit can be found off-track in his work with the Armstrong
Foundation in Austin, Texas. Armstrong founded (the LAF) while undergoing his own cancer
treatment in 1996. The LAF has earned a national reputation for its groundbreaking work on
cancer survivorship issues. He is an author and co-author including It's Not About My Bike:
My Journey Back to Life, and Every Second Counts with Sally Jenkins (contributor), and
The Lance Armstrong Performance Program: Seven Weeks to the Perfect Ride.
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