Retired Athletes Better Known as Motivational Speakers

The strength, willpower, and courage necessary to compete in sports are unmatched, which is why many former athletes turn to motivational speaking as a way to share their stories with others. These former stars and record-breaking athletes are now successful entrepreneurs, humanitarians, coaches, best-selling authors, and more. Regardless of the sport, each of these outstanding retired athletes is prepared to inspire and motivate any audience.

Steve Fitzhugh

Former NFL Player Turned Motivational Speaker

Steve Fitzhugh is a former track and field all-star and professional football player. He is currently a motivational youth speaker, reaching thousands of young people each year both across the country

Trent Shelton

Former NFL Player and Founder of Christian Non-Profit RehabTime

Trent Shelton used to play in the National Football League as well as in the Arena Football League as a wide receiver. Trent began his playing career in college when he attended Baylor University and

Inky Johnson

Inspirational Former Football Player

Inky Johnson is a football celebrity. Growing up, Johnson had always wanted to play professional and he was making that dream a reality, until September 9, 2006. Johnson attended the University of Ten

Shawn Harper

Former NFL Player, Winning Mindset Architect & High-Impact Speaker

Shawn Harper is a dynamic force in the world of personal and professional development. As a former NFL offensive lineman with the Rams, Colts, and NFL Europe, Shawn knows firsthand what it takes to pl

Dominic Miller

Former College Football Player Turned School Motivational Speaker

Former high school and college football player Dominic Miller has faced many challenges in his life. However, he was able to finish college against all odds. When Dominic was just 15 years old, he cou

JJ Birden

Former NFL Wide Receiver Turned Motivational Speaker

Like a fabled long-shot story and underdog tale, JJ Birden was The Small Man in the Big Man’s Game of Football. After earning a scholarship to the University of Oregon for track and field (plus be

Walter Bond

Top Flight Motivational Speaker and Former Pro Basketball Player

Walter Bond is a motivational speaker with a pro basketball background. He played in three NBA seasons with the Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz, and Detroit Pistons. In his second pro game on November 10,

DeMoine Adams

Motivational Speaker and Former University of Nebraska Standout

DeMoine Adams is a Pine Bluff, Arkansas native and played his college football at the University of Nebraska. During his career with the Corn Huskers he was a standout performer on the field and in th

Rennie Curran

Former All-SEC Football Player Turned Motivational Speaker

As a successful author, former athlete, and dynamic CEO, Rennie Curran is able to speak to high performers across the board. That’s because Rennie understands the key components that create an effecti

Charles Clark

NCAA Track Champion Turned Motivational Speaker

Charles Clark is a motivational speaker and the creator of the Thrive Planner. Before becoming an international speaker, Charles was one of the fastest men in the world. He is a 3x NCAA National Champ

Jay Barnett

Former NFL Player

Jay Barnett was a standout performer and four year starter at Tarleton State University. During his time at Tarleton State he led the school to its first conference championship in history, which ende

Marques Ogden

Former NFL Player Turned Executive Coach and Speaker

For Marques Ogden, football runs in the family. Ogden's brother Jonathan, is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Both brothers got to realize their dream of playing in the NFL, when Marques got drafted

Devin Wyman

Former NFL Defensive Lineman Turned Youth Motivational Speaker

Devin Wyman enjoyed a successful career at Kentucky State University prior to beginning achieving his NFL dreams in 1996. With both size and skill, many pro teams sought his services, but the New Eng

Lewis Howes

Former Two-Sport All-American and Leading Motivational Speaker

Lewis Howes is one of the most versatile people you could come into contact with. Howes was an All-American in both football and the decathlon in college. He would go on to play in the Arena Footbal

David Holloway

Former NFL Player and Motivational Speaker

David Holloway brings the most important messages (And his compelling story) to teams and leaders who must outperform the competition and WIN… David also shares the insider world-class competitor se