1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team Captain; Portrayed in Disney's Miracle
Mike Eruzione served as the enthusiastic captain that led the 1980 United States Olympic Hockey Team to its Gold Medal victory at Lake Placid. The highlight of the games for Eruzione was his winning goal against the Soviet Union in the game that stunned the world.
Olympic Swimming Champion
Dara Torres is arguably the fastest female swimmer in America. She entered her first international swimming competition at age 14 and competed in her first Olympic Games a few years later in 1984.
Olympic Champion and Motivational Speaker
Peter Vidmar is the highest scoring American gymnast in Olympic history. The winner of numerous national and international titles, he finished his successful career at the 1984 Olympic Games.
Inspirational Influence Speaker, Author SILENT IMPACT: Stories of Influence through Purpose, Persistence, & Passion
Whether in front of the camera or on the stage in front of 1000 employees of a Fortune 500 company, Joe Schmit delivers a customized and memorable presentation. His engaging stories and infectious humor will inspire you to laugh, think and make small changes that will have a huge impact on your professional and personal life.
Former Sports Director, Anchor and Reporter, Author, Best Seat In The House, Keynote Speaker and Emcee
Keynote Speaker, Expert on Reaching Goals Fast
Vince Poscente is one of the most in-demand motivational keynote speakers today. His expertise on accelerating goal attainment is based on tools to be more resilient and how to overcome obstacles. When you bounce back stronger than ever confidence and fun goes up.
Olympian
In 1980, when Jackie Joyner-Kersee enrolled at the University of California at Los Angeles on a scholarship to play basketball, it is unlikely that anyone, even her coach and future husband, envisioned her tremendous athletic potential. Bob Kersee hoped to mould the 6.34 long jumper into a decent heptathlete. In their second year together, after she won the national title and scored 6,126, he admitted, “I think most people underestimate her talent.”