Are you interested in hiring John Calipari to speak at your event or meeting?

As a public speaker, John Calipari knows how to command a stage where he can deliver a powerful presentation that will captivate your audience.

Fill out the form below and a booking agent will respond to you within two business hours to let you know if he is available and what his speaking fees are.

Request Speaker
Contents show

Bio

John Calipari is a Hall of Fame basketball coach and thought leader in collegiate sports, currently leading the University of Arkansas men’s basketball team. Known for his innovative coaching strategies and exceptional recruiting acumen, Calipari has built a legacy of success both on and off the court, empowering players to achieve greatness in basketball and life.

Accomplishments

  • Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2015)
  • NCAA National Championship with the University of Kentucky (2012)
  • Three-time Naismith College Coach of the Year (1996, 2008, 2015)
  • Guided six teams to Final Four appearances (four officially recognized)
  • Over 50 players coached to NBA Draft selection
  • Holds 865 official NCAA Division I wins, ranking among the top 10 in all-time victories
  • Led Kentucky to six SEC regular-season championships and six tournament titles
  • Founder of the John McLendon Minority Leadership Initiative
  • Recipient of the Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service in Sports (2022)

Speaking

When hiring John Calipari to speak at your event, you gain insights from a transformative leader in athletics who has shaped the lives of countless players and built programs centered on resilience, teamwork, and servant leadership. As a motivational speaker, Calipari’s engaging presentations cover topics such as teamwork, leadership, overcoming adversity, maximizing potential, and the art of building winning teams.

Organizations book John Calipari to speak at their events because his inspiring message resonates beyond the court, driving success and purpose in all areas of life.

Potential speaking topics include:

  1. Leadership Lessons from Building Championship Teams
  2. Maximizing Talent: Strategies for Developing NBA-Caliber Players
  3. Servant Leadership: Leading with Integrity and Purpose
  4. Overcoming Adversity: Bouncing Back Stronger Than Ever
  5. The Role of Team Culture in Sustained Success
  6. Instilling Values Through Sports: Lessons for Life and Leadership
  7. Recruiting and Mentorship: Shaping Future Leaders
  8. The Intersection of Athletics and Philanthropy: Giving Back Through Sports
  9. Coaching Innovation: Adapting Strategies to Modern Basketball
  10. Building a Legacy: Lessons from a Hall of Fame Career

Clients

Calipari has worked with prestigious institutions and organizations, including the University of Arkansas, University of Kentucky, University of Memphis, University of Massachusetts, and professional teams such as the New Jersey Nets and Philadelphia 76ers.

Books

Players First: Coaching from the Inside Out – A New York Times Bestseller that delves into Calipari’s philosophy on leadership and teamwork.

Bounce Back: Overcoming Setbacks to Succeed in Business and Life – Insights on resilience and success.

Charity & Philanthropy

Calipari is the founder of the Calipari Foundation, which supports numerous charitable initiatives. His philanthropic efforts include partnerships with organizations such as Samaritan’s Feet, Team Focus, and the Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County, highlighting his commitment to servant leadership and community impact.

Contact

To inquire about John Calipari’s speaking fees and availability, contact Keynote Speaker today to book him for your next event or meeting.