David Beckham
Iconic Soccer Star; UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
David Beckham is one of the most iconic athletes and decorated soccer players of all time. Playing for such illustrious teams as Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan, LA Galaxy and England’s national team, Beckham played an integral role in ... More >
David Feherty
Successful Pro Golfer; Bestselling Author; Golf Commentator for CBS; Popular Columnist for Golfonline.com
A successful pro golfer, David Feherty has become a nationally-recognized golf commentator for CBS News and has written several bestselling golf books, giving him a unique place in America’s sporting culture. More >
Mike Ditka
ESPN NFL Analyst
; Legendary NFL Coach
A legendary NFL player and coach, Mike Ditka understands the mental attitude necessary for success.
In his speeches, Mike Ditka shares his and team-building skills and drive to be the best with audiences across the country. His presentation, ACE ... More >
Frank Gifford
Hall of Fame
Football Player; Monday Night
Football Announcer
A successful football player
for the New York Giants, Frank Gifford was not only talented on the
pitch, but also in front of the cameras as he spent 27 seasons announcing
Monday Night Football. Having been on both sides of the field, Gifford
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Len Berman
Emmy Award-Winning
Sports Anchor for NBC
One of the industry's most
popular and award-winning television sports figures, Len Berman not
only provides unique perspective on recent happenings, but also a larger
look at sports’ unique place in our society.
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Roy Firestone
Award-winning Journalist; Impressionist
Critically acclaimed for his work in broadcast journalism, Mr. Firestone has won seven Emmy Awards and seven Cable ACE Awards, he has interviewed more than 5,000 people, including nearly every major sports figure. Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Jim ... More >
Bryant Gumbel
Host of HBO’s
REAL Sports With Bryant Gumbel
Bryant Gumbel is a highly respected broadcaster and has spent several decades hosting a wide variety of shows, giving him a birds-eye view not only of the media but also of American sports culture. More >
Joe Torre
Former Manager of the New York Yankees; Former Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers
One of the most successful coaches in baseball history, Joe Torre led one of the most fabled franchises in sports history, the New York Yankees, for 11 years, and three seasons as Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. More >
Phil Simms
Lead Analyst, NFL on CBS
Phil Simms, Super Bowl XXI MVP and a 15-year NFL veteran, joined CBS Sports in January 1998 as lead analyst for coverage of the NFL on CBS. He was first paired with Greg Gumbel and now Jim Nantz as the network's lead NFL broadcast team. More >
Martina Navratilova
Tennis Champion; 59 Grand Slam
Wins; Founder, Rainbow
Endowment
A champion on and off the court, Martina Navratilova is not only a tennis legend, but an inspirational leader who demonstrates wit, candor and sheer motivation. More >
Bruce Jenner
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.” In the years since his athletic achievements ... More >
Scott Hamilton
Olympic Skating Icon; Best-selling Author
During the last ten years, Scott has inspired audiences at numerous events throughout the country, speaking to a wide variety of groups and organizations about his life and overcoming adversity. He speaks 30 to 35 times a year to audiences in size from ... More >
Ken Venturi
PGA Tour Golf Pro; CBS Commentator
Fighting against illness and adversity, Ken Venturi pushed himself, ultimately becoming a PGA golfer, winner of the US Open, and CBS sports commentator.
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Bob Rotella
Sports Psychologist; Author, Golf is Not a Game of Perfect
The world’s foremost sports psychologist, Dr. Bob Rotella is a mental coach to many of the world's most successful athletes, entertainers, and executives. More >
Ethan Zohn
Co-founder, Grassroot Soccer; Public Speaker; Television Host
The winner of Survivor: Africa and professional international athlete, Ethan Zohn established himself as a champion for social change in Africa through his involvement with Grassroot Soccer, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to mobilize the global ... More >
Johnny Bench
“Greatest Catcher in Baseball History”
Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in January 1989, Johnny Bench is undoubtedly the greatest catcher ever as crowned by Sporting News. His love for the sport is contagious and his experience with winning, hard work, and team spirit is passionately ... More >
John Feinstein
Sports Journalist; Bestselling Author
No one gets inside sports like journalist and author John Feinstein. As The Wall Street Journal says, "Mr. Feinstein has made a specialty of delving into the lives of a select group of players and drawing a portrait of a particular world. In this, ... More >
Jason Lezak
2008 Olympic Gold Medalist
Jason’s ability to connect with his audience on a personal level shows his dedication to his message. He’s humble but passionate about his competitive nature and will to succeed. As evident is his come-from-behind, superman performance on ... More >
Ahmad Rashad
Executive Producer of NBA Inside Stuff; Emmy-Winning Sportscaster
Ahmad Rashad was one of the most successful college football players ever. Now an Emmy-Winning sportscaster, Mr. Rashad provides unique insight on what drives players and how they drive themselves to compete at the next level. More >
Toby Moskowitz & Jon Wertheim Authors of Scorecasting | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Co-Authors, Scorecasting: The Hidden Influences Behind How Sports Are Played and Games Are Won (ultimately these are pioneering lessons for the business world & life)
How can understanding strategies and myths from the multi-billion dollar sports world help your business? This question is answered by Tobias Moskowitz , an award-winning economist with a passion for sports, and L. Jon Wertheim, a leading sports journalist ... More >
Shaquille O'Neal | HWA Exclusive Speaker
15 Time NBA All Star Player; Media Personality, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
Few individuals ever become iconic enough to be known by one name–Shaq. A revered cultural icon, Shaquille O’Neal is best known for an NBA career spanning nearly two decades and earning him the sport’s highest honors. The four-time ... More >
Jim Abbott
Former Major League Baseball Pitcher; Author; Gold Medal Winner in the 1988 Olympics
Born with only one hand, this major league baseball pitcher inspires audiences with his story about perseverance and dedication as the key to his success in overcoming obstacles. More >
Bob Costas
Emmy Award-winning journalist; Eight-time National Sportscaster of the Year; Olympic Commentator
The quintessential sportscaster, Emmy Award-Winner Bob Costas has been covering the greatest, most inspiring sporting events for more than 25 years. Known for his class and charm, he has come to be one of the most respected sports journalists of our ... More >
Phil Gordon
Champion Poker Player; Author; TV Host
Phil Gordon is a professional poker player, teacher, television analyst, and author and is one of only five people in the world to have won a World Poker Tour event and finish at the final table of the World Series of Poker. Phil believes that everyone ... More >
Jim Gray
Emmy-Winning Sportscaster
Jim Gray is an experienced, award-winning sportscaster with a unique perspective on sports culture, having reported on countless major sporting events for years. More >
Bob Griese
ABC Football Analyst; 14-Year NFL Career
Bob Griese is not only one of the most respected sportscasters, but was also one of the most successful NFL players in history with a fantastic 14-year career with the Miami Dolphins. More >
Greg Gumbel
Emmy Award-Winning Sportscaster
Considered one of the best hosts in sports television, Greg Gumbel’s standout work in the busy world of sports broadcasting has made his face, name and voice as familiar as any in the industry. More >
Phil Jackson
NBA Player and Coach
Phil Jackson is the NBA's career leader in playoff victories and playoff winning percentage, winning 11 NBA titles and surpassing Red Auerbach for the most all-time wins. Mr. Jackson did something that many coaches have struggled to do -- build a consistently ... More >
Jimmy Johnson
Two-Time Superbowl Winner; Former Coach of the Miami Dolphins
Jimmy Johnson, former Head Coach of the Miami Dolphins, has won two Superbowls and accumulated one of the best football coaching records in the NFL and collegiate arena. More >
Katty Kay
Lead Anchor, BBC World News America; Co-Author, Womenomics
Based in Washington, D.C., Katty Kay is lead anchor for BBC World News America. She covers the full gamut of American and global affairs – reporting on U.S. elections, the White House, Congress, Wall Street, global economies and world trouble spots.
Outside ... More >
Pat Riley
President, Miami HEAT
One of the most successful coaches in NBA history, Pat Riley understands the keys to gaining a competitive advantage – and winning. Riley understands the psychology of teamwork and personal excellence and is a master at creating organizations whose ... More >
Isiah Thomas
NBA All-Star Player, Champion and Hall of Famer; Entrepeneur and Businessman; Studio Analyst on NBA TV
Born and raised on Chicago’s West Side, Isiah Lord Thomas III’s professional career spans more than three generations in business and sports. Thomas has garnered worldwide attention for his contributions in all levels of professional basketball, ... More >
L. Jon Wertheim
Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated; Co-Author, Scorecasting: The Hidden Influences Behind How Sports Are Played and Games Are Won (ultimately these are pioneering lessons for the business world & life)
L. Jon Wertheim is a sports journalist with a passion for finance and co-author of the New York Times Bestseller, Scorecasting. Regarded as a combination between "Freakonomics, Moneyball and Mythbusters," Scorecasting is quickly becoming a ... More >
