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Crossing the Ditch is a motivational presentation formed by Australian adventurers and keynote speakers James Castrission and Justin Jones. Together they attempted the world's first Trans-Tasman kayak expedition from Australia to New Zealand. Through committing to achieving one of "Australia´s last great first" adventures, they wish to inspire others not to be afraid of pursuing their own adventures and dreams.

World Champion Freeskier Alison Gannett travels the world in search of a ski great ski adventure. Not only does she love to telemark, alpine, nordic and snowboard, but she also dedicates a majority of her life to saving our snow, by focusing on solutions to climate change.

Rick Pitino, one of the most brilliant minds in coaching, is also one of America's top motivational speakers. He began a new era in University of Louisville men's basketball when he was named head coach of the Cardinals on March 21, 2001. And as he successfully accomplished at his previous three collegiate coaching stops, it is clear that there couldn't have been a finer choice to lead Louisville back among the nation's elite teams.

Bill Clement is a two-time Stanley Cup championship player, and former National Hockey League All-Star who played 11 years in the NHL, and is the lead game analyst for ESPN's NHL telecasts. He also announces the Great Outdoor Games and the Bassmaster Classic for ESPN. In addition to his experience with on-air commentary, Bill is also a trained actor, making his corporate presentations based not only on his sports background but also his strong presentation and speaking skills. He has appeared in more than 250 television commercials as well as on the ABC soap opera "All My Children."

In 1986, Sharon Wood became the first North American woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.  She has acquired more than twenty years of experience as a professional and elite climber.  In addition to climbing Mount Everest, she has successfully climbed numerous other 20,000-foot-plus peaks.

Robyn Benincasa accepts full blame for inspiring people to do insane things like climb Mount Kilimanjaro, run their first triathlon, start their own adventure racing teams, or start their own businesses. Robyn Benincasa has made an art form of extreme performance by competing and winning at the highest levels of sport and business. Revered as one of "California's Fittest Women”, she spent her youth competing at the state and national level in gymnastics, diving, cross country, and judo in which she became a national champion. Soon after earning a Marketing degree from Arizona State University, Robyn started at the top Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company where she earned the prestigious “Rookie of the Year” award.

All-Pro Authority on Leadership, Leading Change and Increasing Performance

Following his successes as an NFL quarterback, Rose Bowl Champion, Pac-10 Conference “Player of the Year”; Tom Flick now applies his winning ways as a dynamic and highly sought-after speaker to companies that include Microsoft, Marriott, Starbucks, Merrill Lynch, Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Shell Oil, Boeing, NAPA Auto Parts, Safeco Insurance and the US Army Rangers.

Football great Mike Ditka is known for motivation. His successful empire has been built on the foundation of strength and lust for life.  He transformed the Chicago Bears into one of most respected teams in the National Football League…imagine what he can do for your next event!

For over 20 years, record breaking swimmer and world-class athlete, author, NPR contributor, and CBS news contributor Diana Nyad has also earned a reputation as a riveting public speaker.

Mike Eruzione served as the  captain that led the 1980 United States Olympic Hockey Team to its Gold Medal victory at Lake Placid.  The highlight of the games for Mike was his winning goal against the Soviet Union in the games that stunned the world. For the past several years, Mike has traveled throughout the United States for major corporation and organizations as a motivational speaker and spokesperson.

Dean Karnazes was named by TIME magazine as one of the “Top 100 Most Influential People in the World” in 2006.  The January 2007 cover of Outside magazine hailed him as, “America’s Greatest Runner.” An internationally recognized endurance athlete and bestselling author, Dean has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits.

Born in Mount Kisco, New York, Bruce was raised in the Westchester County area. In high school he excelled in football and basketball as well as on the track, where he was an all-state pole vault and high jump champion. Bruce Jenner captivated theworld when he broke the world record by scoring 8,634 points in the decathlon at the 1976 Olympic games in Montreal and earned the title, "World's Greatest Athlete".

Growing up poor and one of fourteen children in rural Louisiana, Bob Love had a dream to play in the NBA.  Not able to afford a basket or basketball, Bob nailed a coat hanger to the side of his grandmother’s house and used his imagination. Despite his great success as an athlete, Bob was not able to do something we all take for granted: speak without stuttering.  As a child, he dreamed of speaking without a sever stutter; to overcome the long periods where he could not speak at all and not stumble over his words.  Forty years later, Bob would realize his dream not only to speak clearly but also to become a professional speaker.

Picture a father-and-son team who together compete in marathons and triathlons. Measure the sacrifice and the determination it takes to participate in more than 135 triathlons, to run in over 50 marathons and 50 half-marathons and numerous road races at lesser distances. Marvel at events during the past 20 years and at their proficiency: a personal best time of 2 hours, 40 minutes, 47 seconds for the marathon’s 26.2 miles and finishing the grueling Ironman at 13:43:37. When you consider that Dick Hoyt is competing almost weekly at the age of 60, these statistics are exceptional. When you know that his son Rick cannot walk or talk, their racing together is inspiring. Their accomplishments are monumental… all the more so when you learn that they have climbed mountains and trekked 3,735 miles across America.

Greg Gumbel’s standout work in the busy world of sports broadcasting has made his face, his name and his voice as familiar as any in the industry.  During his 35 years in the business, Greg is one of the most outstanding announcers in sports television.  He teams with his partner, Dan Dierdorf every season to call exciting NFL play-by-play action across the country on CBS.

Born in Afton, Wyoming, Olympic Gold Medal Wrestler and Motivational Speaker Rulon Gardner is the youngest of nine children born to Reed and Virginia Gardner. Raised on a dairy farm, where they grew crops and milked cows twice a day, there was never a shortage of work to be done, and Rulon was taught to work hard at a young age.

Clearly one of the most sought after keynote speakers and most popular figure skating stars in the world today, Scott Hamilton is an Olympic Gold Medalist, Network TV skating commentator, actor, performer, producer, Emmy Award nominee, best-selling author, role model, humanitarian, philanthropist, and a cancer and brain tumor survivor.  His motto is: “The only disability in life is a bad attitude.”

Gary W. Moore is the author of "Playing with the Enemy" currently being made into a film starring Oscar-winning talent. The film cast includes Gary's son, Toby Moore, who will play Gary's father. The film and the book is about Gene Moore, a baseball prodigy who lost his dream of becoming a major league ballplayer to war and injury, but overcame heartbreak and adversity to become a successful businessman and father. Gary's father taught him so much but hid his baseball career from Gary until the day before he suddenly passed away from a heart attack. It is often said that we are the product of all our experiences- Gary's honest portrayal of his father reminds us about the importance of communication.

Magic Johnson is universally known for his 13 year career in the NBA. His honors include: five national championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, 3 MVP awards, 12 NBA All-Star games, a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain and induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Mr. Johnson is currently Vice President and part owner of the Los Angeles Lakers .

Inspirational and motivational speaker, international bestselling author and cancer survivor, Alan Hobson reached the top of Mt. Everest on his third expedition only to face an even bigger mountain. He was diagnosed with acute leukemia, a cancer of the blood, and given less than a year to live -- unless he survived intensive chemotherapy cancer treatment, a perilous adult blood cell transplant and climbed back to share his triumphant cancer survivor story with the world. As it turned out, that is exactly what he did.

Stacy Allison brings a vast range of experiences and knowledge to her energetic and dynamic presentations. Stacy is best known as the First American woman to summit Mt. Everest.

The Cinderella story of Jim "the Rookie" Morris is testimony to the power of dreams and their ability to inspire and transform human life. His story is the subject of the blockbuster film from Walt Disney, "The Rookie," starring Dennis Quaid which won the ESPY for "Sports Film of the Year."

Walter Bond is a highly sought-after inspirational speaker, business expert, motivator, life coach, humorist, son, husband, and father of three beautiful children. Walter incorporates the life lessons he has learned about teamwork, leadership and the winning edge into professional philosophies that inform each tailor-made keynote. Every year, Walter influences, inspires and empowers personally and professionally thousands listeners and readers around the globe.

Roger Staubach first starred as a quarterback at the U. S. Naval Academy, where he was a Heisman Trophy winner as a junior in 1963. Following his graduation, he spent a mandatory four years on active duty, including service in Vietnam, before he was able to turn his attention to pro football. During his finest years with the Dallas Cowboys, Roger had the reputation for making the big play. He was the MVP of Super Bowl VI and provided the offensive spark in a defense dominated Super Bowl XII victory.

Larry Csonka and power running became synonymous in the NFL of the 1970's. As a player with the powerhouse Miami Dolphins he charged so tenaciously through defenses that his name became a household word and his nickname, Zonk, became a new American verb. From 1971-1973, he led theDolphins to three Super Bowl appearances, earning All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors along the way.

Philadelphia through and through, Vince Papale is a true local hero. His story - that you should never give up and always continue to pursue your dreams - embodies the spirit of Philadelphia and serves to empower anyone who has ever been told they can’t achieve their goals.

At age 25, Lance Armstrong was one of the world's best cyclists. He proved it by winning the World Championships, the Tour Du Pont and multiple Tour de France stages. Lance Armstrong seemed invincible and his future was bright.

John Naber became America’s most decorated athlete at the 1976 Games in Montreal, winning four gold and one silver medal. He set four world records in swimming at those games, which lasted an amazing seven years after his retirement. He was also the first swimmer in history to win two individual Olympic medals on the same day of competition.

Perhaps one of the most recognizable business luminaries in the world, in 1999 Richard Branson was knighted for his "services to entrepreneurship". The Rebel Billionaire continues to grow the Virgin brand worldwide, and his unconventional strategies are an inspiration to businesses and individuals alike.

Jim Craig is a Olympic Gold Medalist and was the goalie for the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" hockey team. He has been called the backbone of a team that accomplished one of the most extraordinary and memorable sports victories of all time. He went on to play professionally and transitioned to tremendous and ongoing success in the business world. Jim is in demand from coast to coast and internationally as a motivational speaker, spokesperson, marketing and sales strategist, and master storyteller.

Stanford All-American and five-time NFL All-Pro Brian Holloway excelled as the team captain of the 1985 New England Patriots, AFC Championship Team. In 1986, at age 26, Holloway was one of the principal architects of the NFL's growth strategy that produced a landmark $18 Billion TV contract in 1998.

This heroic climber amputated his own arm to survive a death-defying accident, and Aron Ralston has now devoted his life to creating prosthetics for other climbers.  His book, "Between A Rock and A Hard Place" has achieved world-wide bestseller status.

Peter Vidmar is the highest scoring American gymnast in Olympic history. The winner of numerous national and international titles, Peter finished his successful career at the 1984 Olympic Games. As the USA men's gymnastics team captain, he led his teammates to America's first team gold medal with their stunning upset victory over the defending world champions, the People's Republic of China. He went on to win the silver medal in the individual all-around competition (the first American to have won an Olympic All-Around medal), and with a perfect score of 10, he captured the gold medal on the pommel horse.

Jim Tunney has had an exemplary career in sports. A former high school coach, teacher, principal and district superintendent, he had a 40-year career in officiating football and basketball. Thirty-one of those years he was an NFL Referee working a record twenty-nine post-season games including three Super Bowls, ten NFC/AFC Championship games, six Pro Bowls and twenty-five Monday Night Games. He officiated some of the most memorable games in NFL history, including "The Ice Bowl", "The Kick", "The 100th Bears-Packers Game", "The Snowball Game", the "Final Fumble", "The Fog Bowl" and "The Catch".

Keynote speaker Mike Schlappi has an inspiring message for every American, young or old: "Just because you can't stand up, doesn't mean you can't stand out." As president of Mike Schlappi Communications, and confined to a wheelchair, he is spreading that word to audiences ranging from students to chief executive officers, from rookies to Olympic champions, and from small gatherings to major conventions.

Jeff Salz has made a lifetime of adventure. An acclaimed explorer with a Ph.D. in anthropology, he has traversed most of the remaining blank spots on the globe. The author of The Way of Adventure: Transforming Your Life and Work with Spirit and Vision, Jeff creates the foundation for creative thinking 
in any organization by presenting
 a unique perspective on risk-taking and innovation. Jeff has spent 30 years as a mountain guide, and 10 years as a university professor. For the last 20 years, he has been safely guiding executives at organizations like Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, Walt Disney, and eBay through the turbulent seas of change while facilitating enhanced teamwork, innovation and creativity.

Audience members will recognize Jeff from his frequent appearances as program host on the on the History Channel and the Discovery Network. His freewheeling humor and profound sense of humanity turn every meeting into a memorable event. With remarkable adventure tales and thought-provoking concepts, Jeff continues to instill his audiences with fresh strategies and enthusiasm for life and career.

Voyager Aircraft's non-stop and unrefueled flight around the world in December of 1986 placed Mojave proudly on the map and placed Dick Rutan in the history books.

Is our 24/7, more-faster-now culture eating us alive...or setting us free? New York Times bestselling author, inductee into the Speaker Hall of Fame and Olympian and now outstanding and top-rated corporate motivational keynote speaker Vince Poscente has the answer with his inspirational and on-the-edge of your seat presentation.

Never before has the world economy faced such challenging times, from Wall St, banking, finance, healthcare, government - corporations and associations all over the globe – and it going to get worse before it gets better. There is no better time or message than Neal Petersen’s “No Barriers- Only Solutions” keynote. Audiences are faced with choices everyday– “how do we survive and excel?” Neal’s keynote has never been more sought after and necessary - he challenges and empowers his audience to think differently, outside the box, with responsibility and accountability.

Brian O’Malley’s adventures have taken him from the slopes of Mt. Everest to the jungles of Africa. He’s an adventurer, author, award-winning photographer and a professional motivational speaker and presenter on the values of adventure and how they apply directly to the workplace. As a professional speaker, he draws parallels on his experiences from setting goals, taking risks and living your dreams.

Cary Mullen, Olympian and World Cup Champion currently holds the World Downhill Speed Record for skiing 97 MPH (151 KMH) down the world’s most famous ski course in Kitzbuhel, Austria. Cary was a non-prodigy, an underdog, who placed last in his first World Cup race.  He followed 5 key winning strategies to go from ‘worst to first’ and to ultimately become a two-time Olympian and World Cup Champion.

On television, in print, or told in front of a live audience, Linda Armstrong Kelly's life story is captivating people everywhere. Her son, seven-time Tour de France Champion Lance Armstrong, credits her as the unsung hero behind his spectacular cycling victories - and in his triumph over cancer. Linda is Lance's role model.

How do we rise to the challenge of living every day of our life as if it is our last? How can we bring radiating intensity to our thoughts, words and actions? Can we tap into our dormant inner resources? Yossi's presentations allow audiences to answer these questions for themselves while keeping people on the edge of their seats wondering what's going to happen next.

A longtime resident of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, John Amatt is President of One Step Beyond WorldWide, an innovative educational and motivational company, whose mission is to encourage people to push beyond their self-imposed limitations, to be more personally accountable for the results of their own actions, and to embrace effective teamwork by valuing the contribution of others.

Motivational speaker Terry Bowden is the head coach at the University of North Alabama, an analyst for national college football radio broadcasts on Westwood One Radio, the co-host of “The Coaches Show” on Sirius Satellite Radio, and the host of a weekday ESPN Radio show in Central Florida.

 Rocky Bleier's life story - a gripping tale of courage on both the football fields of America and the battle fields of Vietnam - has held audiences in rapt attention for years. Yet, the motivational message behind it, detailing how ordinary people can become extraordinary achievers, defines success in the new American century.

An award-winning inspirational speaker and athlete who equips audiences to break through self-imposed limitations, embrace change and reach new levels of achievement. Best-selling author and inspirational speaker, Roger Crawford has helped more than 3,000 organizations break through self-imposed limitations and reach levels of achievement previously thought to be impossible.

Bob Costas has been with NBC Sports since 1979, and has also hosted HBO Sports & Entertainment programs since 2001. Bob has covered every major sport, but is perhaps most indentified with the Olympics and baseball. If you are looking for an outstanding Olympic speaker for your event in 2008, look no further than Bob Costas.