Keynote Speaking
Looking for a speaker that will impact your audience?
CG Sports is a boutique sports agency focused on intimate, engaging, and value-based relationships. Our expert team is here and ready to learn about your unique needs and find the perfect speaker for your next event.
Our client’s stories, journeys, and passions will transfer to your audience and add value to your organization or event. If you have a specific topic you're interested in hearing about and don't see it below, let us know – we have connections!
Meet the Speakers
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Katie Grimes
Dominates in the pool and open water; Youngest person to qualify for the US Olympic team; 2-time World Championship silver medalist; Olympic silver medalist (2024)
Speaking Topics Include: Happy, Humble, Hungry
Past Clients: Nevada State Bank, LEAD Sports Co.
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Kara Lynn Joyce
3-time swimming Olympian; CEO of LEAD, a company for developing leadership skills in teenage girls
Speaking Topics Include: Stay in Your Lane and Play the Long Game; The Power of Self-Belief; Developing a Championship Mindset
Special Interests/Passions: Empowering girls to become leaders
Past Clients: Xfinity, Liberty Mutual, Starbucks
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Lilly King
Queen of breaststroke; 3-time Olympian; World Record Holder
Speaking Topics Include: Confidence and Long Term Perspective
Past Clients: LEAD Sports Co.
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Elizabeth Beisel
3-time Olympian; Olympic swim team captain; Best-selling author; first woman to swim 20K route from Pt. Judith, Rhode Island to Block Island (September 2021)
Speaking Topics Include: Confidence and Composure; How To Be A Leader; What Makes A Successful Leader
Special Interests/Passions: Ocean conservation, finding/funding a cancer cure and bettering treatment options
Past Clients: LEAD Sports Co., USA Swimming, Women’s Sports Foundation, Dow, NESHCo
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McKenzie Coan
4-time Paralympic swimming medalist; current world record holder; author; disability advocate; law student
Speaking Topics Include: The Only Disability in Life is a Bad Attitude; Shattering Expectations and Living with Intention and Ambition; Goal Setting and Focus in Pursuit of Success
Special Interests/Passions: Bettering the lives of hospitalized children; disability rights and advocacy
Past Clients: adidas, LEAD Sports Co, Greenwich Academy, Loyola University Maryland
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Asante Cleveland
Asante Cleveland, NFL tight end and motivational speaker who captivates audiences with his compelling insights on "What It Takes" to succeed in the NFL.
Speaking Topics Include: Undeniable Work Ethic; Dare to Dream; Mental Health and High Performance
Past Clients: Coastal Carolina University, NFL, Southeastern Greek Leadership Association
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Haylie McCleney
2020 Olympic Silver Medalist; 2-time world champion; 4-time NCAA All-American
Speaking Topics Include: The Power of Mudita: The Secret of Being a Great Teammate; Identity Crisis: Finding Yourself After Your Collegiate Career is Over; Mastering Your Craft by Owning Your Routine
Special Interests/Passions: Strength and conditioning, mentoring/supporting/ advocating for LBGTQ+ youth
Past Clients: Bryn Mawr College, Athletes Unlimited Innovation Summit
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Alexander Massialas
4-time Olympian in Fencing; World Champion; #1 in the World (2023, 2017, 2016)
Speaking Topics Include: Leadership Development; Empowering the Next Generation of Future Leaders; Character Development; Mindset Training for Athletes
Past Clients: Panda Express, Stanford University
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Megan Cannon
Sport and performance psychologist; works with athletes at varying levels in their career; appeared on ESPN’s SportsCenter many times as an expert on sports psychology; regular co-host on LIVETHEFUEL Podcast.
Speaking Topics Include: Tackling Performance Anxiety; Promoting a Positive Emotional Health Environment; Tips for Parenting Today’s Student-Athlete
Past Clients: LEAD Sports Co., Gulf Swimming Coaches Clinic, Norwich Free Academy
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Kieran Smith
2-time Olympian in swimming; 2-time record holder; 400m Freestyle World Champion
Speaking Topics Include: Confidence and Long-Term Perspective
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Phoebe Bacon
2-time Olympian, 2-time NCAA Champion, Big Ten Swimmer of the Year, World Championship medalist
Speaking Topics Include: Leadership; Team Building; Long-Term Belief
Past Clients: LEAD Sports Co, Wisconsin Athletics
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Rachel Klinker
LA 2028 Olympic Hopeful; Cal-Berkeley grad; 200 butterfly specialist
Speaking Topics Include: Perseverance; Long-term Goal Setting
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Lindsay Looney
USA Swimming National Team; World Championship Team (2023); Elite 90 Award for D1 Women’s Swimming
Speaking Topics Include: Family & Human Development
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Abbas Karimi
2x Paralympic Medalist; First Refugee to Win a World Medal; Paralympics Refugee Team and Flag Bearer (2020)
Speaking Topics Include: Refugee to Team USA
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Colleen Young
4x Paralympian; World Record Holder
Speaking Topics Include: Luck of the Draw; Dedication; Adaptation; Competing with Visual Impairment
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Dagmara Wozniak
3-time Olympian in women’s sabre; 2016 bronze medalist; started fencing at age 9; was born in Poland and came to the U.S. as a baby; member of the Harvard University coaching staff
Speaking Topics Include: Focusing on “WIN” (What’s Important Now)
Special Interests/Passions: Advocating for positive mind and body in females
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“We were honored to have Asante Cleveland share his wisdom with our fraternity brothers. His message of perseverance and commitment truly resonated with everyone present, motivating us to strive for excellence in all aspects of our lives.”
— Anthony DelliCompagni, Student-Athlete at Coastal Carolina University
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“I highly recommend Haylie McCleney for youth speaking engagements. Haylie spoke to our 6th-12th grade students and conveyed profound messages with clarity and relevance. Haylie is an exceptional role model who also possesses the ability of skilled presenters as she shares personal anecdotes and insights that created a connection with our students that transcended the usual speaker-audience dynamic. The content of the presentation was not only thought-provoking but also delivered in a manner that resonated deeply with the students, athletes and non-athletes alike.”
— Tina Veprek, Director of Athletics, Bryn Mawr
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