Discover the Latest News About Athlete Appearances, Speaking Engagements and Endorsements

Motivational Speaker Inky Johnson Inspires at University of Tennessee Commencement

   Jan 17 2022

   Shan

Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies marked the end of the  semester at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to honor fall 2021 graduates. One of the vols own, motivational speaker Inky Johnson ('07, '09), returned to deliver the keynote address.Both ceremonies were held in Thompson... Read More

Venus Williams Stresses the Importance of Mental Health

   Jan 17 2022

   Shan

Venus Williams began her professional tennis career in the late 1990s, making her first Grand Slam final in the 1997 U.S. Open. The 17-year-old sensation finished second in that tournament, losing to world No. 1 Martina Hingis in two straight sets.Three years later, Williams would seem unbeatable, w... Read More

Olympian Hilary Knight on Creating ‘A Better Path’ for Women Athletes

   Dec 23 2021

   Shan

Hilary Knight is passionate about empowering other women athletes. The hockey player is gearing up for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing, but recently spoke with PEOPLE about how she believes the sports world can better help other women athletes.  Knight told PEOPLE that “being strong was... Read More

Autism Fundraiser Benefits from Tim Tebow Motivational Speaker

   Dec 07 2021

   Shan

After hanging up his baseball cleats earlier this year, Tim Tebow motivational speaker is even more in demand. He recently began his speech at a benefit for people with autism by telling a story that actually downplayed the importance of athletics.  “What you’re doing is greater than any game or cha... Read More

Keynote Speaker Aly Raisman Shares Powerful Story at Child Advocacy Ball

   Nov 22 2021

   Shan

The Davis House Child Advocacy Center welcomed supporters back to Homestead Manor for its annual Button Ball, a night dedicated to raising funds for child abuse victims. The main event of the evening was a discussion between Davis House Executive Director Brent Hutchinson and keynote speaker Aly Rai... Read More

Benefits of Hiring an Athlete Speaker for Your Next Event

   Nov 09 2021

   Shan

Have you ever wondered why motivational speakers frequently use sports analogies and metaphors? It boils down to the fact that athletes have many lessons to teach about motivating others to act. There is no better motivational speaker than an athlete who has experienced the highs and lows of competi... Read More

Top Brand Influencer Alex Morgan Aims to Grow Girls Soccer With New Campaign

   Nov 09 2021

   Shan

Brand influencer Alex Morgan, a member of the U.S. women’s national soccer team and the Orlando Pride, is a legend and inspiration to girls around the world. Morgan, who is one of the USA’s top five all-time goal scorers, was a key part of the 2015 and 2019 World Cup victories for the US Women’s Nat... Read More

How Much Does it Cost to Book an Athlete Speaker?

   Nov 03 2021

   Shan

An event's athlete keynote speaker can make or break its success. The quality of the speech will not only influence the audience's view of the event but will also help them in determining the event's impact. If you are thinking about hiring an athlete speaker, you should know what to expect financia... Read More

TEMPO to Host Decorated Olympians and Keynote Speaker Allyson Felix

   Sep 30 2021

   Shan

Keynote speaker Allyson Felix, the most decorated American track athlete in Olympic history, is coming to Milwaukee for Tempo's 16th annual Leadership Event. On November 12, at the Wisconsin Center, Felix will present at the event dedicated to empowering both women and men in positions of leadership... Read More