Celebrity Athlete & Military Keynote Speakers.

Olympic Gold Medalists. Super Bowl Champions. World Series MVPs. Distinguished Military Leaders.

Players for Good is a boutique speakers bureau connecting corporate event planners with exceptional athletes, championship leaders, national media personalities, and distinguished military veterans. We work directly with our speakers, providing personalized service backed by more than 20 years of corporate event production experience.

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Keynote Speakers

Experienced motivational speakers with powerful, unique personal stories. Inspire a corporate team with a proven keynote speakers.

Event Emcees

Media, event savvy talent, available to enhance fundraising events and awards shows. All Players for Good speakers are professionally media trained and entertaining on stage.

Brand Ambassadors

PFG Celebrity Athletes are professionally media trained and majority have experience hosting on Natl. television or commentating. Book a pro to represent your brand.

Sales & HR Training

Workshops to bring out the best in your employees. Certified facilitators to lead engaging Sales Trainings, and just happen to be former NFL players.

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Winning Keynote Speakers

We book all talent listed directly. No middlemen.

TONY HAWK

TONY HAWK

Iconic professional skateboarder

  • The Legendary “Birdman”
  • Iconic professional skateboarder
  • CEO of Tony Hawk Inc. (five businesses)
  • Leads billion-dollar video game franchise
  • Founded “The Skatepark Project”, built over 600 safe community skateparks in underserved neighborhoods (50 states).
  • Topics: Business | Brand Building | Taking Smart Risks
DAVID POLLACK

DAVID POLLACK

University of Georgia 3 X All American

  • 7 EMMY Awards, Host of See Ball Get Ball
  • SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2X)
  • First round draft pick, Bengals
  • Endured career ending neck injury in NFL
  • ESPN Media on air talent (10+ years)
  • Faith based speaker, Motivational Speaker
  • Top Podcast Host: See Ball.Get Ball.
  • Keynote | Golfer |Emcee | Faith | Author
Olympian and Keynote Speaker Dara Torres

DARA TORRES

US Olympic Hall of Fame Swimmer

  • US Olympic Hall of Fame Swimmer
  • Set world records over 20+ years
  • One of the most accomplished athletes in a generation
  • Competed in 5 Olympics, 12 medals (4 Gold)
  • First female athlete on cover of Sports Illustrated & named Athlete of the Decade
  • Keynote | Entrepreneur | D1 Head Coach |Author
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Who We Help

  • Corporate event planners
  • Leadership retreats
  • Association conferences
  • HR & L&D teams
  • Sales kickoffs
  • Fundraising and gala events

WHY Event Planners chose PFG

  • Direct access to celebrity athlete speakers
  • No middleman fees or delays
  • Fast, curated recommendations
  • 20+ years of corporate event expertise
  • Speakers trained for executive and Fortune 500 audiences
LEONARD MARSHALL
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Trusted by event planners across the country for 1:1 personally tailored speaker selections and booking.​

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(678) 460-7060

Email

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ABOUT BOOKING CELEBRITY SPEAKERS

What is Players For Good?
Players For Good is a celebrity athlete speakers bureau that connects corporate event planners with world-class athletes for keynote speaking, emceeing, leadership training, and brand partnerships.
What types of celebrity athlete speakers do you represent?
We represent professional athletes, Olympians, championship winners, sports media personalities, and former NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and NCAA stars who speak on leadership, performance, teamwork, culture, resilience, and motivation.
How do I book a celebrity athlete speaker for my corporate event?
You can request speaker recommendations through our form or schedule a Speaker Strategy Session. We’ll send you curated options based on your goals, audience, theme, and budget.
How much does it cost to book a celebrity athlete speaker?
Most corporate athlete speakers range from $10,000 to $70,000+, depending on the athlete’s profile, travel needs, and event format. We help you find speakers who fit your budget.
Do you work directly with the athletes?
Yes. Players For Good books all listed speakers directly, with no middleman fees or delays. Our direct relationships ensure faster responses, accurate pricing, and smooth planning. We like to have a pre-conference call with the speaker and the event lead so you can share details and expectations.
What kinds of events are celebrity athlete speakers best for?
Corporate keynotes, leadership retreats, annual conferences, sales kickoffs, association meetings, team trainings, fundraising events, and brand activations.
How far in advance should I book a speaker?
We recommend securing a speaker 2–6 months before your event. High-demand athletes may book out earlier, but we can always support last-minute requests.
Can I get recommendations if I don’t know which speaker I want yet?
Yes — most planners start that way. Tell us about your event and we’ll send tailored celebrity athlete suggestions matched to your goals and budget. We like to have a phone call, learn about your objectives and the culture,
Do your speakers offer virtual or hybrid presentations?
Yes. Many of our celebrity athlete speakers offer virtual keynotes, workshops, Q&A sessions, and hybrid event formats.
Do your speakers do more than keynote speaking?
Absolutely. Our athletes also serve as event emcees, brand ambassadors, panelists, workshop facilitators, and golfers!
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