Corporate Speakers - Daniel Rudy Ruettiger - Inspiration Speaker booking information

Looking for an inspirational message to motivate your sales force or boost morale in your project team? How about some real inspiration from the man who is the epitome of "Yes I Can" - former Notre Dame footbal player and "never quit" icon - Rudy Reuttiger!

Against all odds on a gridiron in South Bend, Indiana, Daniel "RUDY" Ruettiger in twenty seven seconds, carved his name into history books as perhaps the most famous graduate of the University of Notre Dame.

In 1993, TRISTAR Productions immortalized his life story with the blockbuster film, RUDY. Written and produced by Angelo Pizzo and David Anspaugh, the award-winning team who brought us HOOSIERS, the critically acclaimed RUDY received "Two Thumbs Up" from Siskel and Ebert and continues to inspire millions worldwide.

Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph... His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy shares the speaking platform with great leaders and speakers including President George Bush, First Lady Barbara Bush, Peter Lowe, Joe Montana, General Colin Powell, Christopher Reeve, and Zig Ziglar. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant RU-DY, RU-DY!

"Wow! This is what our members are still saying three weeks after your appearance. Your presentation at the North Carolina Auto Dealers Annual Convention last month in Asheville, North Carolina was truly inspirational. Thank you for your part in making our convention such a great success."

Robert J. Glaser
Executive Vice President
North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association

"The reception that the players held for you after the speech was heart-warming and proved a real "hatsoff" to you for your efforts. The sincerity of your presentation was magnificient and your words made contact with the guys."

Don Jackson
Assistant Coach - Pittsburgh Penguins

"I want to express my appreciation for the incredible presentation you gave to the Business Development department at the United Parcel Service. The likelihood of a repeat performance to other areas of our company has greatly increased because of the positive outcome. The investment in our people was well worth the monetary cost to UPS. It was great to hear the comments from our management team about how positively you affected their feelings about doing their personal best in their job as well as in their daily life."

Carla Atencio
United Parcel Service

"Just a note to let you know how pleased I am with your presentation to our group in Hawaii. You exceeded all of my expectations and based on the comments I have heard from our group you exceeded theirs as well. Our people really enjoyed your message and appreciated the opportunity to meet you after the presentation."

Terry Carstens
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

In addition to his motivational speaking, Rudy is noted in Who's Who and has received various honorary degrees in recognition of his accomplishments and commitment to changing lives. He has co-authored several books including RUDY'S RULES, RUDY'S LESSONS FOR YOUNG CHAMPIONS, AND RUDY & FRIENDS, and has produced the DREAM POWER tape series. He has recently established the RUDY FOUNDATION, whose mission is to benefit children's advocacy programs. Because of his incredible story, sports programs, corporations, and organizations worldwide now honor their most inspirational athlete, employee, or representative with the RUDY AWARD. The College Football Chronicle presents the annual football RUDY AWARD to the most deserving athlete on their "Unsung Hero All-America Team".

Rudy is available for your next event in the following two options:

Option 1
Rudy will come to your organization and give his motivational presentation. Rudy's message of overcoming obstacles and staying on track to reach your dreams will inspire your audience and bring them to their feet! Rudy's presentation includes a video production that touches the spirit and impacts the audience with an overwhelming "Yes I can" attitude.

Option 2
Rudy carried off the field Rudy will come to your organization and give his motivational presentation as described in Option One. While in your area, Rudy will also present the Rudy Award Program to the Middle School of your choice. The Rudy Foundation will provide the program materials and selection criteria. The school will select one finalist who represents outstanding Character, Courage, Contribution, and Commitment. The finalists from each participating school will be invited to the annual Rudy Foundation Celebrity Dinner, will receive a complimentary invitation to the Rudy Leadership Camp, and will have a chance to be awarded with the Rudy Award bronze sculpture and Rudy Credits (to be applied to a continuing education program approved by the Rudy Foundation such as a leadership camp, motivational programs and seminars, college education, or tradeschool.

Your organization will be remembered in your community for your contribution to the kids and will receive the following benefits and privileges:
* Recognition at the sponsored school for your contribution to the kids
* Recognition at the Rudy Award Celebrity Dinner
* 1/2 page ad in the Rudy Foundation Celebrity Tournament Program
* An invitation to be our guest on the Rudy and Jack Winning in Life Show on KXNT AM 840 to promote your contribution to positively impact the lives of children
* 4 invitations to the Rudy Award Celebrity Dinner