Your audience deserves more than just a speech—they deserve an unforgettable experience. Johnny Quinn, a highly sought-after keynote speaker, brings thought-provoking, action-packed presentations that equip leaders to conquer tomorrow’s challenges head-on. Leveraging the discipline, resilience and mental toughness that shaped his Olympic bobsled and pro football careers, Johnny’s strategies resonate deeply with audiences, driving real change and measurable outcomes.
One of three athletes to play professional football (Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, Saskatchewan Roughriders) and compete in the Winter Olympics (Sochi 2014), Johnny delivers dynamic presentations tailored to fit the unique needs of every audience. Whether it’s a high-energy keynote or an interactive workshop, Johnny makes sure each message is handcrafted for maximum impact. Available for both in-person and virtual events, he speaks directly to leadership, resilience, peak performance and building unstoppable teams.
Johnny’s powerful life story and actionable insights have made him a go-to speaker for organizations of all sizes. Featured by global media outlets like ABC, BBC, CNN, ESPN, FOX, NBC, TIME, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal, his influence extends far beyond the stage. His book, PUSH: Breaking Through The Barriers, takes readers on a heart-pounding journey from life’s valleys to rocketing down icy mountains at 80+ mph—with no seatbelts.
When he’s not inspiring audiences, Johnny enjoys life in McKinney, Texas, with his wife Amanda, and their two children, Amelia and Oliver. For a truly transformative experience at your next event, be sure to connect with Johnny Quinn.
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Johnny’s newest book, PUSH: Breaking Through The Barriers ushers readers through the valleys of life to the thrills of rocketing down icy mountains at 80+ mph with no seat belt. Johnny’s book will equip you to embrace change, accept risks and learn to PUSH through barriers, to live a life on purpose!
Johnny is a U.S. Olympian in the sport of bobsled and competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. He has traveled the world with Team USA competing in Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Russia and Switzerland. Competing, living and interacting within different cultures around the world has given Johnny a unique perspective and ability to connect with today’s diverse workforce.
Getting ready to walk in the Opening Ceremony with snowboarding legend Shaun White
Pushing the bobsled off the start block in the Olympics
On the Olympic bobsled track going 80+ mph with no seat belts
Celebrating in the leader’s box in the Olympics
During the Sochi Olympics, Johnny got stuck in his Olympic Village bathroom and had to break down the door. The picture of the busted bathroom door has been retweeted over 22,000 times and seen by an estimated 10 million people around the world!
Johnny has been featured on media and news outlets around the world and he earned a spot to compete on the popular TV show, American Ninja Warrior!
The broken door from the Olympics, and meeting President Obama in the White House
Johnny declared for the NFL Draft in 2007 and was ranked in Top 10 at the wide receiver position in career receptions, career yards and career touchdowns at the collegiate level. 35 wide receivers went on to be selected in the 2007 NFL Draft and he was not one of them. Shortly after the draft concluded, Johnny signed his first free-agent contract with the Buffalo Bills. He signed his second free-agent contract in 2008 with the Green Bay Packers. After bouncing around the NFL for two years, Johnny went on to play in the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 2009 as a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Johnny’s team played the Montreal Alouettes in the 97th Grey Cup and lost 28-27 on a 33-yard field goal as time ran out.
Fun Fact: Johnny is the third person to have played in the NFL and competed in the Winter Olympics (2014). The first two people to accomplish this milestone were Herschel Walker (1992) and Jeremy Bloom (2002, 2006).
In practice with the Buffalo Bills
Looking for the end zone with the Green Bay Packers
Returning a punt with the Saskatchewan Roughriders
Despite leading the state of Texas in receptions and finishing second in receiving touchdowns at the Class-5A level (McKinney High School), Johnny was a non-recruited student-athlete coming out of high school. It wasn’t until two days before National Signing Day that Johnny received his only Division 1 scholarship offer to the University of North Texas.
At North Texas, he was part of three football conference championships and played in three bowl games (2002, 2003, 2004). Johnny left as the schools All-Time Leading Receiver in receptions (187) and receiving yards (2,718). He finished second in school history in all-purpose yards (3,835). Johnny also walked-on to the track and field team and helped anchor the 4×100 relay to the third fastest time in school history (39.92) and a trip to the NCAA Regional Track & Field Championships.
Johnny graduated with a degree in Pre-Law in 2006. In 2011, he was inducted into the University of North Texas Hall of Fame as a first ballot candidate. In 2013, Johnny was selected as one of two receivers to the University of North Texas All-Century Team.
Returning a punt in the New Orleans Bowl
Anchoring the 4×100 relay
Running the 100m Dash
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