Joe Theismann

Why book speaker Joe Theismann?

• He is hopeful. Speaker Joe Theismann had a successful run as quarterback for the Washington Redskins. When things went awry in his career, Joe stayed hopeful and created his ultimate success. Joe demonstrates the act of remaining dedicated and head-strong in times of question within his keynotes.
• He is diplomatic. Joe compares the football field to business since they relate in so many ways. In his keynotes, Joe demonstrates his tactful skills for growth with “Games Plans for Success”.
• He is personable.  As his story is known by many, Joe demonstrates the many tactics that he has used as a successful football player, including his downfall.  His story being impactful, inspiring and devastating it relates to many organizations as it applies to growth and change.

“Think about these four areas and what you want.  Your personal life, professional life, your spiritual life and your financial life. What do you want? Write them down you’ll be shocked how your world starts to go in that direction.” – Speaker Joe Theismann

Speaker Joe Theismann is an entrepreneur and the former star quarterback for the Washington Redskins. Most recently, he spent the last 2 decades working for ESPN and the NFL Network as an NFL analyst. Joe graduated in 1971 from the University of Notre Dame, where he received All- American honors in both Football and Academics. That same year, he was runner up to Jim Plunket for the Heismann Trophy balloting. Joe chose to begin his career with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League after being drafted by the Miami Dolphins and Major League Baseball’s Minnesota Twins.

A 12-year NFL veteran, speaker Joe played in 163 consecutive games from 1974-1985 for the Washington Redskins and holds Redskin records for passing yardage (25,206), completions (2,044) and attempts (3,602). He was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and Pro Bowl MVP leading the Washington Redskins to a 27-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII. Joe was selected as the NFL’s Man of the Year in 1982 for his community service and dedication to the health and welfare of children.  In 1983, he won the league’s Most Valuable Player Award, leading the Redskins to a second consecutive Super Bowl appearance.

Speaker Joe Theismann’s career ended abruptly in 1985 after sustaining a badly broken leg during a Monday Night Football game against the New York Giants on national television. In 2003, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and in 2013 received the Walter Camp Football Foundation “Distinguished American” Award. With every chapter of his life, Mr. Theismann evolved from athlete to the ultimate businessman. An Emmy award winning analyst, business man and athlete, he utilizes his gifts, talent and high energy to share his strategies for handling unforeseen change.

Today, speaker Joe speaks on the many difficult challenges faced in the NFL world and how it seamlessly correlates to many different fields as relates to them. He further enhances and demonstrates the act of change, success and the act of “winning”. Each idea that can be implemented in different sectors of the work organization.