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Lived Insight

Having a speaker who has personally endured and overcome abuse in sport brings unparalleled authenticity and depth to your event. The majority of our speakers have powerful testimonies rooted in real-life experience that resonate deeply with audiences. This lived perspective fosters genuine empathy, breaking down myths and opening hearts in a way that secondhand accounts simply cannot.

• Authentic Impact: Their firsthand stories create a deep emotional connection that inspires empathy and understanding.
• Empowerment: Their courage to share encourages survivors to find strength and hope.
• Education and Awareness: Their stories move beyond statistics to reveal the human reality behind abuse and highlight real solutions.
• Healing: The vulnerability of survivors in telling their own story creates space for open dialogue that fosters healing and resilience, while still respecting survivors’ healing pathways.

Trauma-Informed

Our speakers bring a deeply trauma-informed approach, combining care, compassion, and expert training to thoughtfully address the complex realities of trauma, grooming, and abuse in sport.

Grounded in research-backed methods, they navigate these difficult topics with sensitivity and respect, ensuring audiences receive a nuanced understanding that honors survivors’ experiences. This approach creates a safe and supportive space for healing and dialogue, empowering listeners to engage with the issues on a deeper level. 

By sharing their stories through this informed lens, these speakers not only inspire resilience and strength but also equip communities with the knowledge and empathy needed to drive meaningful, systemic change in sport culture.

Skilled and Experienced

Our speakers are highly experienced and authoritative voices in the field of abuse prevention and athlete advocacy. 

Many of our speakers are founding members, staff, or board members at The Athlete Survivors’ Assist, bringing their leadership and expertise to the conversations they lead. 

Through the Athlete Survivor Speakers Collective, we also continue to equip new leaders to share their stories, combining their personal experience with powerful communication skills that drive change. 

Many of our speakers have shared their insights on prestigious platforms worldwide. They have spoken at the United Nations, testified before the United States Congress, delivered keynote addresses at national and global conferences, and presented at events hosted by the US Department of Justice and the International Olympic Committee. Their voices carry significant weight and credibility, making them influential advocates for systemic change in sport and beyond.

Passionate about Change

Our speakers are fueled by a deep passion and unwavering hope for a future where athletic environments prioritize the holistic well-being of every athlete. They envision sports as spaces that nurture not only physical performance but also psychological and emotional health. 

Through their stories and advocacy, they inspire communities to reimagine sports culture, fostering environments that protect athletes from harm and empower them to thrive. Their commitment is contagious, igniting a collective movement toward lasting, positive change that honors the dignity and potential of all athletes.