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Sports:
Emmy Award Winning Motivational Speaker, Author & Producer
Against all odds on a gridiron South Bend, Indiana, Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger carved his name into history books as perhaps the most inspiring graduate of the University of Notre Dame.
Fiji Rugby Sevens Olympic Gold Winning Coach
Ben Ryan brings the kind of A-game and stage presence event organizers crave. His insights into the mindful development of people, open communication, and how to create positive cultures are truly legendary.
NBA Champion & Wellness Advocate
An athlete, actor, entrepreneur, talk show host, philanthropist, and wellness advocate, John Salley has dedicated himself to helping others find happiness through healthy living.
Paralympic Medalist
Once told he may never walk again, speaker Mike Schlappi is now a two-time world champion in wheelchair basketball. He inspires people from all walks of life.
2x Emmy Winning ESPN Sportscaster & Addiction Prevention Advocate
Lauren Sisler is a two-time Emmy award-winning sports broadcaster who joined ESPN and SEC Network in 2016 as a sideline reporter for both college football and gymnastics.
1st African American Female Coach in NFL History
Collette V. Smith is the Founder and President of Believe N You, Inc. and the NFL’s 1st African American Female Coach in the History of the National Football League by way of being the 1st Female Coach in NY Jets Franchise History, Coaching the Defensive Backs in 2017 during Training Camp.
Pro Football Hall of Fame Running Back, Speaker & Entrepreneur
Emmitt Smith is a professional football icon and one of the greatest to ever play the game. In his 15 seasons as a running back in the National Football League, Smith amassed many records that still stand today, including most career rushing yards and most career rushing touchdowns.
Motivator & Author on Resilience, Adversity & Achievement
Nina Sossamon-Pogue is sought-after speaker and author on resilience, adversity and achievement. A former member the USA Gymnastics team, she became an award-winning journalist and television news anchor.
2x Lone Star Emmy Winner & A Super Bowl Champion
Isaiah Stanback is a 6 year veteran and former player of the National Football League (NFL).
Former Co-Host of ESPN's Sportcenter
Sage Steele is one of the country’s most popular and respected broadcasters. Most recently, she was a fixture at ESPN from 2007-2023, hosting the network’s flagship show, SportsCenter.
Founder & Executive Director, Athletes Mental Health Organization; Co-Author of The Price She Pays
Katie Steele is the Founder and Executive Director of the Athletes Mental Health Organization, a non-profit organization dedicated to changing athletic systems and providing resources to support mental health in athletes.
Performance Coach, Consultant & Author
Alan Stein, Jr. is an experienced performance coach, consultant, speaker and author. He spent 15+ years working with the highest-performing basketball players on the planet (including NBA superstar Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, and Steph Curry).
American Two-Time Paralympian & Former U.S. Army Officer
Melissa was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army’s transportation corps. 1 month after being deployed to Iraq, she became the 1st female American soldier in history to lose a limb in active combat after her vehicle was hit by a bomb.
America’s First-Ever Olympic Champion in the Sport of Inverted Aerial Skiing
At the Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan, Nikki Stone became America’s first-ever Olympic Champion in the sport of inverted aerial skiing.
Performance Practice Specialist & Multi-Bestselling Author
Jayne Storey is a Performance Practice Specialist and the multi-bestselling author of Breathe Golf, Connected Golf and The Athlete’s Ascent.
Minister & Baseball Legend
Darryl Strawberry is described as a legend by many who have been dazzled by the dynamics of his game, the power he possessed at the plate and the story of redemption that continues to bring hope to so many lives.