--- title: Are You Ready for Some Football?! description: Are You Ready for Some Football?! image: https://blog.speakinc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/american-football-2.jpg --- [1-858-228-3771](tel:1-858-228-3771) [![SpeakInc](https://blog.speakinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/speakinc-logo.png?width=197&height=48&name=speakinc-logo.png "SpeakInc")](http://speakinc.com/) - [Speakers](http://speakinc.com/speaker) - [Individual Speakers](http://speakinc.com/speaker) - [Speaker News](http://speakinc.com/speaker-news/) - [About](http://speakinc.com/about) - [Our Team](http://speakinc.com/our-team) - [Careers](http://speakinc.com/about/careers) - [Blog](https://blog.speakinc.com/our-blog) - [FAQ](http://speakinc.com/faq) - [Contact Us](http://speakinc.com/contact-us) - [Request Consultation](http://speakinc.com/contact/request-consultation) - [Become a SpeakInc Speaker](http://speakinc.com/contact-us/become-a-speakinc-speaker/) # SpeakInc Blog # Are You Ready for Some Football?! by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | August 11, 2011 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![](https://blog.speakinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/american-football-2.jpg?width=176&height=115&name=american-football-2.jpg "2011 Football Season") There has been a lot of unrest within the NFL and amongst the fans in the past several months, but agreements have been reached and today kicks off the 2011 NFL Pre-Season! At this time of year, meeting planners get their audiences excited by bringing in idols from the world of football.  Names such as the ones below have a way of rousing, and instilling a sense of teamwork into conference attendees.  Their inspiring stories captivate the crowd and motivate them to become extraordinary achievers. [Rocky Bleier](http://www.speakinc.com/keynote-speakers/rocky-bleier/index.html) - *Former Pittsburgh Steeler* [Mike Ditka](http://www.speakinc.com/keynote-speakers/mike-ditka/index.html) - *Former Chicago Bears Head Coach* [Archie Manning](http://www.speakinc.com/keynote-speakers/archie-manning/index.html) - *Former New Orleans Saints Quarterback* [Karl Mecklenburg](http://www.speakinc.com/keynote-speakers/karl-mecklenburg/index.html) - *Former Denver Bronco* [Vince Papale](http://www.speakinc.com/keynote-speakers/vince-papale/index.html) - *Former Philadelphia Eagle* Topics: [Blog](https://blog.speakinc.com/topic/blog) ### Written by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) Leah originally joined SpeakInc in 2006 and currently serves as their Digital Marketer and Analyst. Originally from Southern California, Leah is a graduate of San Diego State University. She currently lives in Jacksonville, FL with her husband, John, and their two children. If she's not taxiing her kids to the ball fields, you can find her at the beach or a local coffee shop! Find me on: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahdoyle/) [![Need more information? Let our experts take the guesswork out of planning this key element of your next meeting and find the right keynote speaker for your event.  ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/421388/interactive-209241923181.png)](https://blog.speakinc.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKR13R5KZOKViTrZnQ4j%2BsMPqsSQI7yL3Zbv1LRgkoKGymA%2FRoBPi%2BDksNE7PuBH96RrtYPzF1E19OPqNlWA%2FEB48R0coYBFTp1U0M7SvZwZuhuGYDiVrHni%2B03KRYRizXguOIuyZGAuYe5ePpqCPhM0H9Wng6q4e7mQu498A7WtKiruHCoUjSiPmuk9Vcbw5PdgW19UtSJ&webInteractiveContentId=209241923181&portalId=421388) Name/Category Search ### **Don't Miss Out!** Get monthly email notifications of our latest articles that include: - Keynote Speaker Highlights - Conference & Event Planning Tips - Free Resources - Industry News [1-858-228-3771](tel:1-858-228-3771) **SpeakInc.** 10680 Treena Street, Suite 230 San Diego, CA 92131 - [Home](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/) - [Privacy Policy](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/privacy-policy/) - [Terms & Conditions](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/terms-conditions/) - [Live Chat](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/creating-complete-well-done-conference-website/#live-chat) - - - - ### Sign Up for Industry News Disclaimer: Speak Inc. Speakers Bureau is not responsible for errors, omissions or outdated information on this website. The material presented on this site is provided by the speakers who are accountable for any copyright information including licensing fees if required. Speak Inc. Speakers Bureau has permission to post the biographies, topics, photos and videos with the understanding from the speakers that the information presented is legally owned by them. © 2026 SpeakInc. All rights reserved.