Alan Stein, Jr. – Keynote speaker on leadership and high performance
Alan Stein, Jr. is a highly respected keynote speaker who helps organizations unlock higher levels of performance. Drawing on his background as a basketball performance coach, Alan shares powerful lessons from the world of elite sport and shows how they can be applied directly to business, leadership, and teamwork.
For 15 years, Alan worked with some of the highest-performing athletes on the planet. His clients included NBA superstars such as Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Kobe Bryant. In this role, he helped players strengthen their mindset, sharpen their habits, and develop the discipline required to perform consistently at the highest level.
These experiences gave Alan a unique understanding of what separates good performers from truly exceptional ones. Today, he brings that knowledge to organizations that want to build stronger teams, better leaders, and high-performance cultures.
Translating elite sports performance into business success
While the environment of professional sports may look very different from the corporate world, the core principles of performance remain the same. Alan Stein, Jr. teaches leaders and teams how to apply the mindset and habits of elite athletes in their everyday work.
In his keynote presentations and workshops, Alan focuses on practical strategies that improve organizational performance, strengthen leadership, and increase team cohesion. His approach is simple, relatable, and highly actionable.
Audiences learn how to:
Develop winning mindsets that support consistent high performance
Create daily rituals and routines that build discipline and focus
Improve communication and collaboration across teams
Take ownership and accountability for individual and team results
Build cultures where people push each other to grow and improve
Alan’s ability to connect the lessons of elite sports with real business challenges makes his presentations both inspiring and highly relevant.
Trusted by global companies and top athletic programs
Organizations around the world invite Alan Stein, Jr. to help their teams perform at a higher level. His clients include well-known brands such as American Express, Pepsi, Under Armour, Starbucks, Charles Schwab, and Orangetheory Fitness.
In addition to corporate audiences, Alan has worked with numerous college athletic programs, including Penn State Football and the University of Connecticut Men’s Basketball team. His impact with these teams reflects the depth of his experience in developing high-performing athletes and teams.
One of the most visible examples of Alan’s influence can be seen at Penn State University. His inspirational words are displayed on a 12-foot mural outside the Penn State Football Training Center, where players pass by it every day on their way to practice.
Author of Raise Your Game and Sustain Your Game
Alan is also the author of the books Raise Your Game and Sustain Your Game. In these works, he shares the key lessons he learned from working with world-class athletes and shows how those principles can help professionals elevate their performance.
The strategies from these books are used by both corporate teams and sports organizations across the country. They focus on building the habits, discipline, and mindset required to perform at a high level over time.
Alan emphasizes that success is rarely about talent alone. Sustainable performance comes from consistent effort, strong routines, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Book Alan Stein, Jr. for your event
When organizations book Alan Stein, Jr., they gain far more than an inspiring keynote. They gain practical tools and perspectives that help leaders and teams raise their standards and strengthen their performance.
Alan’s presentations combine powerful storytelling, practical frameworks, and real-world examples from elite sports and business. Audiences leave energized, motivated, and equipped with strategies they can implement immediately.
For conferences, leadership events, and corporate meetings focused on performance, leadership, and teamwork, Alan Stein, Jr. delivers a keynote experience that resonates long after the event ends.