Joe Theismann

Joe Theismann is a Super Bowl XVII champion quarterback, NFL MVP, and one of the most recognized figures in professional football history. He led the Washington Redskins to the Super Bowl championship and spent two decades as an NFL analyst for ESPN and the NFL Network before building a successful career as an entrepreneur and keynote speaker.

From Notre Dame to the Super Bowl

Theismann graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1971, where he received All-American honors in both football and academics and was runner-up for the Heisman Trophy. He led the Redskins to victory in Super Bowl XVII and was named NFL MVP during one of the most dominant seasons by a quarterback in league history. His career ended with a devastating leg injury on Monday Night Football in 1985, one of the most replayed moments in sports broadcasting history.

Rebuilding After the Unthinkable

Theismann’s ability to rebuild his career and his life after his famous injury makes his story one of the most powerful in sports. He has built successful businesses and spent decades as one of the most respected analysts in football broadcasting. His keynotes deliver compelling presentations on leadership and preparation for peak performance, resilience and rebuilding after devastating setbacks, the teamwork and accountability that produce championships, and the lessons from professional football that apply to business and life.

Managing to Win

In his charismatic and entertaining style, Joe Theismann draws parallels between his successful career as an NFL quarterback and You – The executive, manager, salesperson, group or individual, with the goal Managing to Win.  He knows and understands that good management and effective leadership is not a game of follow the leader:  it’s all about PEOPLE – listening to them…trusting them…and motivating individuals to take ownership of team goals.

Game Plan for Success

This dynamic presentation outlines the game plan that brought Joe Theismann success both on and off the football field.  Former NFL MVP quarterback and Super Bowl Champion, he reveals his Game Plan for Success by drawing parallels between winning in football and in business.  Joe focuses on how to succeed under pressure – when it’s ” 4th and 1”,  and how to adapt quickly to unexpected situations when you’re faced with a “blitz” instead of a zone.  He urges individuals and organizations to set goals and correct errors each step of the way, an approach that builds momentum…which once on your side, would be hard for the best “defense” to stop.

Challenge of Change

Drawing from personal experience, Joe Theismann knows how to deal with the Challenge of Change.  On November 18, 1985, he was on top of his game -a two-time Pro Bowl player and the most productive quarterback in the history of the Washington Redskins.  Later that evening, he found himself in a hospital bed with a compound fracture to his leg, shattering both his career and his boyhood dream.  At age thirty-five, he was faced with starting over his personal life and professional career.  In this stirring presentation, individuals and organizations learn how to tackle change by keeping a positive mental outlook and committing to a vision that guides you to the top.