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Athletes comprise one of the most widely admired groups of inspirational and motivational speakers at American Program Bureau (APB.) Their unique stories of success, failure, persistence, hard work and the events that changed their lives are certain to inspire and motivate any crowd.
APB is proud to offer an extensive list of motivational sports speakers ranging from Coaches and Managers to Olympic Medalist and High Profile, Professional Athletes that offer Business Motivation, Empowerment, Inspiration, Leadership, or Team Building that will make your event a resounding success.
Bill Parcells
One of the most successful coaches in NFL history, Parcells led the New York Giants to victories in two Super Bowls and took the New England Patriots to one Super Bowl. Known as the ultimate leader -- uniquely motivational , decisive, and straight to the point -- Parcells always takes charge, driving home his proven leadership and m...
Dominique Dawes
Dawes burst into the international spotlight as the first African American gymnast to ever qualify and compete in an Olympic Games. She has won more National Championship medals than any other athlete, male or female, as well as four World Championship medals, along with the All Around title at the 1994 National Championships. Domi...
Vivian Stringer
The master builder of basketball programs, Rutgers head coach and Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Vivian Stringer has catapulted three different college basketball programs from obscurity to national prominence during her 35 years as a head coach. A pioneer, visionary, and innovator during her three decades on the sidelin...
Erin Gruwell
Erin Gruwell leveraged the power of education to transform Long Beach's unteachables," by teaching tolerance through literature and writing. Her tenacity and commitment to her students is chronicled in The Freedom Writers Diary - How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them. Paramou...
Brian Kenny
He was named an anchor of SportsCenter, ESPN's flagship sports news and information program, in 2006. He also hosts ESPN2 Friday Night Fights, ESPN Classic’s Top 5 Reasons You Can’t Blame, and co-host for that network’s Classic Ringside.
Vijay Amritraj
Sickly as a boy growing up in India, Vijay Amritaj was urged to take up a sport to improve his health. He chose tennis and went on to become one of the world’s premier tennis players. His tennis accomplishments include being ranked the Number 1 Asian player and one of the top ten players in the world. He earned the honors of playin...
Roy Firestone
Named "the best interviewer in the business" by Sports Illustrated, Firestone is the former host of ESPN's Up Close Prime Time. One of America's most versatile talents, he is recognized for his gifts as an Emmy Award-winning journalist, commentator, and stage performer.
George Foreman
A boxing legend, ordained minister, successful entrepreneur, and larger than life persona, Foreman credits a good part of his success to his spirituality and God being behind the scenes in every stage of his life. He explores his spiritual transformation from the darkest moments of his life to finally seeing the light, sharing his l...
Howie Long
Former Hall of Fame Defensive End for the Los Angeles Raiders, he is currently best known for his position of in-studio analyst for the Emmy Award winning Fox NFL Sunday team. He is also an actor and heavily involved in many charities.
Montel Williams
Emmy Award-winning host and executive producer of The Montel Williams Show, Williams established the Montel Williams MS Foundation to further the scientific study of multiple sclerosis after being diagnosed with the disease in 1999. Best-selling author of Mountain, Get Out of My Way and Bodychange, he is recognized for his spirited...
Dominique Wilkins
NBA Hall of Famer, Wilkins has lived a remarkable journey from his childhood to NBA stardom to successful businessman that provides a lifetime of rich experiences. Throughout it all, he has demonstrated the teambuilding and leadership skills that led him to success -- on the court, in the community, and in controlling his own battle...
Herman Boone
When he became head football coach at T.C. Williams High School, Boone faced the daunting challenge of uniting a racially divided team, and through his hard work and dedication, he led the Titans to a championship title. Portrayed by Denzel Washington in the highly acclaimed film, Remember the Titans, Boone delivers an uplifti...
Lee Woodruff
She and her husband, Bob Woodruff, are the authors of In an Instant: A Family’s Journey of Love and Healing, The New York Times best-selling book about their family’s difficult journey during Bob’s critical injury in Iraq while anchoring a broadcast for ABC News. A frank and compelling account of how thei...
Terry Francona
Francona defied history by leading the Boston Red Sox to their first World Series Championship in 86 years. After rebounding from a 0-3 deficit and defeating the arch-rival New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series, the Red Sox swept the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series to extinguish the curse that held Bosto...
Bob Costas
Five-time winner of the Emmy Award for "Outstanding Sports Broadcaster," Bob Costas has exhibited extraordinary range by also hosting his own talk show and substitute hosting the "Today" show.
