| For me, I wish Jurgen Klopp would come give the pre-game team talk for my soccer team – Klopp would certainly give out some hugs after as well. Or maybe Jose Mourinho would give an inspiring and motivational speech. I came across this site, All American Speakers, which is a search directory for public speakers and talent, mostly former professional athletes, comedians, and actors who do motivational speaking. I was somewhat surprised to see some of the soccer speakers they had listed, and although some of their information was outdated, it was interesting to see their speaking rates.
To hear wisdom from Bruce Arena and Tony DiCicco, the fees range from $20,001 to $30,000. As a comparison, you could get Anna Kornakova for $50,001 or more, but this of course depends upon the audience you’re trying to motivate. If you get a bigger budget, you could get Jerry Seinfeld, Lance Armstrong, Robin Williams, Billy Crystal or Donald Trump for $200,000 and above. I wonder if these are pre-recession rates? Seem a bit high to me. Who would you pay to come fire up your soccer team? What former pro player would you like to come talk to your team?
NEW: Jesse Marsch the coach/manager of Red Bull Salzburg gives a powerful speech in the locker room at halftime.
Alexi Lalas
President and General Manager of Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles Galaxy (Now a Fox Soccer announcer)
Fee Range: $10,001 – $20,000
Brandi Chastain
Brandi Denise Chastain is a defender on the U.S. Women’s 1999 World Cup Champion Soccer Team, and she scored the winning goal during the final game of the 1999 Women’s World Cup Championship.
Fee Range: $10,001 – $20,000
Bruce Arena
Since he became head coach of the men’s National Team in 1998, Bruce Arena has helped the U.S. join the ranks of some of soccer’s most elite programs. Under Arena’s guidance, the National Team has compiled three straight years of winning records in international play, including victories over such traditional soccer giants as Germany, Argentina, Chile, Mexico and Costa Rica. (Now head coach of the LA Galaxy)
Fee Range: $20,001 – $30,000
Carla Overbeck
Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist; Member, National Soccer Hall of Fame; Retired Captain, US National Soccer Team; Two-time World Cup Champion; “Soccer Mom”
Fee Range: $10,001 – $20,000
Carli Lloyd
Member of the 2008 U.S. Women’s Olympic Gold Medal Winning Soccer Team
Fee Range: Please contact us for fee info
Dr. Colleen Hacker
An Assistant Dean and Professor of Physical Education at Pacific Lutheran University, Dr. Colleen Hacker is currently the Sport Psychology Consultant for the United States Women’s National Soccer Team, a member of the NSCAA National Soccer Coaching Staff, and a member of the USOC Performance Enhancement Team.
Fee Range: $5,001 – $10,000
Freddy Adu
American Soccer Phenom and U.S. Olympian (Now plays for Benfica)
Fee Range: Please contact us for fee info
Heather Mitts
Member of the U.S. Women’s Olympic Gold Medal Soccer Team in 2004
Fee Range: Please contact us for fee info
Hope Solo
Goalkeeper for the 2008 U.S. Women’s Olympic Soccer Team
Fee Range: Please contact us for fee info
Mia Hamm
To the chants and screams of thousands across the nation, Mia Hamm and her U.S. team played and won the 1999 Women’s World Cup. Featured in Women’s Soccer World Magazine and Sports Illustrated, named the Women’s Sports Foundation Athlete of the Year (1997), and one of the “50 Most Beautiful People” in People Magazine (1997), she now dominates the growing world of women’s sport.
Fee Range: $50,001 and above
Michelle Akers
Gold Medal winner Michelle Akers has found living for Christ a dream come true–a dream all of us can have.
Fee Range: Please contact us for fee info
Tiffeny Milbrett
Whether she is playing in the Olympics or signing autographs for her adoring fans Tiffeny does it with energy and concern. She has given so much back to the game and continues to encourage young soccer players everywhere to follow their dreams.
Fee Range: Please contact us for fee info
Abby Wambach
Abby Wambach has been known to describe herself as a “goofball,” but she leaves that laid-back side of her nature on the sidelines come game time.
Fee Range: Please contact us for fee info
Julie Foudy
Julie Foudy is the co-captain of the 1999 World Champion U.S. Women’s National Soccer team and one of the world’s best midfield players. Also a soccer analyst for the ESPN network, Julie was instrumental in leading her team to this year’s dramatic World Cup championship.
Fee range: $10,001 – $20,000
Tony DiCicco
Tony DiCicco is the winningest coach in U.S. Soccer history with a 103-8-8 record. He has won both Olympic and World Cup Gold. He is currently the the commissioner for the WUSA – the Women’s United Soccer Association – the new professional soccer league with teams in eight major markets.
Fee Range: $20,001 – $30,000 |