Sporting Legends

Owner of the Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academies, Dominique opened the gyms to continue her commitment to developing a healthy and compassionate culture in the sport of gymnastics. Her first academy opened in the midst of a global pandemic, July 2020 and her second location is slated to open in early 2023. Dawes also […]

Diana Nyad, a name synonymous with unyielding determination and indomitable spirit, is a true embodiment of the human potential to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges. Her remarkable journey to become the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage is a testament to her unshakable resolve, resilience, and a lifelong commitment to […]

James Lawrence is known as The Iron Cowboy for the signature cowboy hat he wears while running races so his five kids can see him coming from far away. James Lawrence is an ultra-endurance athlete who has pushed himself beyond whatmany doctors previously believed to be physiologically possible. In so doing, he has redefined both […]

Hein Wagner has been blind since birth…and he is an exceptional motivational speaker for any conference event. Despite this Hein Wagner has many accomplishments to his name. He has completed the Absa Cape Epic, ran the Antarctica Marathon, the Two Oceans and New York Marathons, completed full Ironman, Hein competed in the World Triathlon Series […]

Alex Molden main focus is to strengthen team collaborations, communication & transparency using entertaining life stories & PROVEN SOLUTIONS from being a former 1st round draft pick in the NFL and playing 8-years (Saints, Chargers & Lions) to working at various companies such as McDonalds, the Boy’s Club of America as well as consulting for […]

Caster Semenya is a winner. The 29-year-old South African is the two-time women’s 800m Olympic champion, a three-time 800m world champion and a double Commonwealth Games middle distance gold medallist. To wrap those figures in further context, when Semenya won the Doha Diamond League 800m in May 2019, it was her 30th consecutive victory over […]

Schalk Brits is a former rugby union player for the South Africa national team and the Bulls in Super Rugby. He primarily played as a hooker. He was part of the 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning team. Brits played for the Western Province from 2002 to 2004 and rejoined the Cape franchise from 2006 to 2009. […]

Jean de Villiers is a product of Paarl Gimnasium, the nursery of many a future South African star player (among them past international teammate Marius Joubert and South African back-rower Schalk Burger), De Villiers made his first impact at international level in the South African Sevens team, playing in ten of the eleven legs of […]

John Smit stands as one of the most celebrated figures in the annals of international rugby, renowned for his remarkable leadership and prowess on the field. With an illustrious career adorned with numerous accolades, he embodies the epitome of sportsmanship, resilience, and strategic acumen. As the captain of the Springboks, the South African Rugby team, […]

Nick Mallett is a Professional Motivational speaker and TV Commentator and is one of the leading authorities on Rugby and has coached not only the Springboks but most recently Italy. Arguably, South Africa’s most successful rugby coach ever, Nicholas Vivian Howard Mallett was born on October 30, 1956 in Hertfordshire, England, taking a middle name […]

Natalie du Toit left leg was amputated below the knee in 2001. She has gone on to compete against – and often beat – able-bodied swimmers at the highest level. At 16, she nearly qualified for the 2000 Sydney Olympics in three events. People sensed great things were in store for the strong, determined swimmer; […]

Penny Heyns is an international speaker, Penny Heyns has established herself as the world’s greatest female breaststroker of the 20th century, by becoming the only woman in Olympic history to win both the 100 and the 200 meter breaststroke events in Atlanta 1996, bronze in Sydney 2000 and by breaking a total of 14 individual […]

Kobus Wiese was born on May 16th 1964 in Paarl, matriculating at Paarl Gimnasium. He went on to study further at Paarl Onderwys, and obtained his teaching diploma from Goudstad. He has played rugby for Boland, Western Transvaal and Transvaal (now Gauteng), touring as a Springbok to Australia in 1993, New Zealand, Wales, Scotland and […]

Jake White won the Rugby World Cup 2007 as Coach of the Springboks. He leads a motivational talk for your conference or event. Jake White (born 13 December 1963 in Johannesburg as Jacob Westerduin) is a rugby union coach and former coach of the South Africa national rugby union team, the Springboks. Jake White attended […]

Joel Stransky is a former South African rugby union rugby player, most recognizable for scoring all of South Africa’s points as a fly half (including the famous winning drop goal) against New Zealand in the 1995 Rugby World Cup final. Joel was born in Johannesburg and attended Rondebosch Boys High and Maritzburg College. After his […]

Travis Mills, a retired United States Army Staff Sergeant and a quadruple amputee, stands as an emblem of unwavering resilience, indomitable spirit, and boundless inspiration.

JJ Birden, a former NFL wide receiver, entrepreneur, and accomplished author, has transitioned his extraordinary career into the world of keynote speaking. With a compelling life story filled with ups and downs, perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence, JJ Birden offers audiences a unique perspective on personal and professional growth. In this speaking profile, we […]

Jerry Rice, often hailed as the greatest wide receiver in the history of the National Football League (NFL), is a name that resonates with football enthusiasts and sports fans around the world. Over the course of his illustrious career, Rice shattered numerous records, redefined the wide receiver position, and left an indelible mark on the […]

For Inky Johnson, though, the game changed everything. A routine tackle turned into a life-threatening injury, and nothing has been normal for Inky ever since. Not with a paralyzed right arm. Not with daily pain. Not with constant physical challenges. September 9, 2006. It started as a normal college football game in Neyland Stadium. If […]

Cal Ripken Jr., otherwise known as ‘Iron Man’, is an American legendary baseball player. He earned the moniker from his incredible and historical position as shortstop. He began ‘the streak’ (the longest stretch of consecutive games totalling 2,632), and became recognised as a 19-Time-All-Star champion and two-time American League Most Valuable Player (1983). He was […]

Buster Posey, the former San Francisco Giants catcher stands out not only for his remarkable on-field accomplishments but also for his off-field contributions and leadership.

Basketball legend Bill Walton is one of NBA sports’ most recognizable and beloved figures and inspirational speaker.

In the world of professional surfing, few names resonate as powerfully as Bethany Hamilton. Her incredible journey from a shark attack survivor to a celebrated pro surfer has captured the hearts of millions around the globe. Bethany’s story is one of unwavering determination, resilience, and an unbreakable love for the ocean. The Early Years Bethany […]

John Register is a two-time Paralympian, Paralympic Games Silver Medalist, Persian Gulf War veteran, and TEDx Motivational Speaker. He embraced a “new normal mindset” in becoming an amputee following a misstep over a hurdle while training for the 1996 Olympic Games, after participation in two consecutive Olympic trials. An Oak Park, Ill. native, Register discovered […]