Associations

Direct Sportslink is a leading provider of sports celebrity talent for all types of associations in North America. Click to the right to chat live with a Direct Sportslink representative to discuss more details about your association's event and sports celebrity request. We have live operators standing by to answer any questions you have and to provide you with immiediate sports celebrity fee quotes. 

Direct Sportslink has secured numerous motivational keynote speakers for associations, including several of the greatest players and coaches in their respective sport: Former Denver Broncos Hall of Fame Quarterback, John Elway for a speaking engagement and personal appearance on behalf of The National Wood Flooring Association and Don Shula for a speaking engagement and personal appearance on behalf of The National Wood Flooring Association.

                                       

                                                  John Elway for the NWFA

Please use our testimonial reference from the NWFA as proof that we understand the association industry and that we can secure the best sports speaker for your event. We are the expert on the best association sports speakers in the marketplace based on budget, experience, location, and speaker topic. 

The following is a partial list of various associations, organizations, and federations where sports celebrities are available to give motivational and inspirational keynote speeches, dinner speeches, voiceovers, autograph signings, picture taking with clients, share sports stories, and much more....

American Bar Association American Gaming Association American Hotel and Lodging Association American Insurance Association American Marketing Association American Resort Development Association Association of Meeting Professionals Automobile Association Automotive Parts Association Consumer Bankers Association Contact Lens Association eMarketing Association Federation of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers Grocery Manufacturers of America Health Industry Distributors Association

International Spa Association Mortgage Bankers Association of America National Aircraft Resale Association National Association of Broadcasters National Association of Homebuilders National Association of Realtors National Association of Wholesalers National Capital Speakers Association National Business Association National Soft Drink Association National Wood Flooring Association Restaurant Association Small Business Association Telecommunications Industry Association Travel Industry Association

Direct Sportslink secures sports speakers and celebrities for any association's speaker and appearance needs, including but not limited to; keynote motivational speakers, voice overs, endorsements, trade show booth appearances, autograph signings, meet and greets, hospitality events, guest sports speakers after dinner, and inspirational speeches to members.

BELOW ARE VARIOUS SPORTS STARS AVAILABLE FOR ASSOCIATION APPEARANCES:   

Hank Aaron Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Troy Aikman Marcus Allen Greg Anthony B.J. Armstrong Denise Austin Jerry Bailey Dusty Baker Tiki Barber Charles Barkley Johnny Bench Jerome Bettis Rocky Bleier Bobby Bowden Tom Brady Jim Brown Mack Brown Isaac Bruce Dick Butkus Cris Carter Wayne Chrebet Dwight Clark Roger Clemens Lee Corso Fred Couples Bill Cowher Roger Craig Larry Csonka Mike Ditka

Tony Dorsett Clyde Drexler Joe Dumars Tony Dungy Sean Elliott John Elway Julius Erving Boomer Esiason Chris Evert Rollie Fingers Roy Firestone Carlton Fisk Peggy Fleming Doug Flutie Dan Fouts Steve Garvey Ben Gordon Jeff Gordon Goose Gossage Darrell Green Joe Greene Archie Griffin Bo Jackson Phil Jackson Ron Jaworski Howie Long Ronnie Lott Dan Marino Joe Montana Warren Moon

Joe Morgan Edwin Moses Anthony Munoz Eddie Murray Joe Namath Dan O'Brien Al Oerter Lute Olson Tom Osborne Billy Packer Jim Palmer Vince Papale William “The Fridge” Perry Digger Phelps Rick Pitino Jim Plunkett Andre Reed Jerry Rice John Riggins Pat Riley Cal Ripken, Jr. Oscar Robertson David Robinson Barry Sanders Gale Sayers Mike Schmidt Tom Seaver Ozzie Smith Bart Starr Dick Vermeil

Direct Sportslink has a wide variety of sports celebrities available to you for your association’s needs based on fee ranges, sports and individual celebrities. Please visit our Find Sports Talent area to direct you to many of the world’s greatest athletes, coaches, speakers, motivators, leaders, and winners. Our list of sports celebrities includes the winningest NCAA Basketball and Football Coaches, NBA, NFL, and MLB coaches, Olympic Gold Medalists, Heisman Trophy Winners, All-Stars, Award Winning Broadcasters, Final Four greats, Super Bowl and World Series MVPs, NBA Champions, Tennis Legends, Stanley Cup Champions, NCAA Basketball and Football Coaches and Hall of Famers in Basketball, Baseball, Football, Hockey and other major sports.