John Vampatella - Speaker!

John’s core talks include:

  • 53rd Man - In this talk John shares from his newest book, 53rd Man, and uses it to discuss the larger issue of knowing your worth as an athlete and as a person. Everyone has value and brings value to the table. This is an inspiring and encouraging message, especially for those who are often overlooked.

  • Cogli L’attimo - This is Italian for “seize the moment”. In this talk, John addresses the issue of opportunity - how we get opportunities, and how to make the most of them. He shares from his experience as a published author, including how to overcome failure and push through obstacles in your path.

  • The Pursuit of a Vision - In this message, John deals with the topic of having a dream, and what it takes to pursue it. Vision is what fuels us, and John will talk about developing a clear and compelling vision for your life and challenge you to go for it.

  • Why Sport Matters - John has been working with Division 1 college athletes for 25 years, aside from having played volleyball in college. In addition, he has coached various sports at all levels ranging from Little League through high school varsity and high level AAU. In addition, he has written two sports-themed books and has relationships with various pro athletes and sports media personalities. All this to say: sports are in John’s blood, and one thing he has learned over the years is that sport matters, not just in the United States, but around the world. In this talk, John talks about the universal language of sport, and why sport is a great lab for life.

If you would like to book John to speak at your event or conference, or if you would like more information, please fill out the form below. Please include a budget you have for the event.

Recommendations for John Vampatella as a speaker at your next event

“I interviewed John live on our radio station to talk sports and elaborate on what his work is all about. He was very informative and well spoken while expounding on not only his work, but all that he's involved in. John is a quality speaker that I can honestly recommend for any event.”

- Gerry Williams, morning radio host, WIHS radio

“I want to recommend John Vampatella to speak at your event. I’ve experienced John speak at numerous events and lead groups in various environments, speaking eloquently, articulate and influential in doing so. Highly recommended.”

- Geremy Davis, former NFL player

“We’ve had John on our baseball history podcast and he was the perfect guest! He was engaging, thoughtful, knowledgeable and humorous. John’s enthusiasm and insight on the topic was outstanding and we look forward to having him back again as a guest. We could not recommend him high enough as a speaker at your next event or conference.”

- Mark Johnston & Jeff Paulson, Two Strike Noise baseball podcast

“As hosts of the Baseball and BBQ podcast we have had hundreds of wonderful guests, but John's appearances stand out among the very best.  His special insights and entertaining storytelling are just two of the many reasons we would love having him back again and again.  If you have the opportunity to hear him speak we suggest you grab it.”

- Leonard Aberman and Jeff Cohen, Baseball and BBQ podcast