Testimonials:

“I just had to write and let you know what a positive impression you left on the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team and the entire community. Your presentation and personal testimony exceeded all our expectations.”
John H. Merrill, (2004)

“Johnny has been a tremendous asset to the HWA having made several appearances including public and private autograph shows, corporate hospitality functions, golf outings and speaking engagements. It is obvious that Johnny’s on field success has carried over into his professional life and no matter what type of setting he is in, he always delivers a very powerful message.
Eric E. Lindburg, President, THE SPORTS GROUP, (2005)

“I just want to thank you for the excellent job you did speaking to the Gulfport Gridiron club this season. After our recent devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina our community needed an uplifting speech about the importance of teamwork and getting back up when you’ve been knocked down. Your speech certainly did that as you compared the tough times in football to real life situations.”
F. William Van Kirk, (2005)

Johnny “The Jet” Rodgers
1972 Heisman Trophy winner;
All-American 1971-1972, University of Nebraska;
Wingback; Kick-Returner
Canadian Football League 1973-76; Montreal;
Rookie of the Year ’73; All-Pro;
1977-78 N.F.L., San Diego Chargers
An Inspirational Speaker: Johnny Rodgers’ life has taken twists and turns both on and off the football field. Johnny reminds us that education, not athletics, is the key to success. His message of faith, determination, belief, and perseverance inspires audiences. Johnny is a dynamic speaker who uses humor and personal anecdotes from his days as an outstanding athlete to punctuate his message. With real-life stories, Johnny will entertain, energize, and inspire any audience.

Speech Topics:

(1) Teamwork Makes Your Dreams Work: Yes, he could twist and turn and change direction on a dime,but without blockers to clear the way, even Johnny “The Jet” couldn’t make a first down, much less a touchdown. Teamwork makes your dreams work!

(2) Never Fair Catch - - Always Take the “Green Light” and Go For It: Never give up on anything, big or small, because it might become a habit. We are all faced with opposition, and we can’t rise without opposition. Embrace opposition as a challenge because it makes us better.

(3) Leadership: Leaders are seldom hardened realists who see others as they are, warts and all. The best leaders have seen the oak tree confined in an acorn, the world in a grain of sand, Heisman Trophy winners in the ghetto. It takes a leader to see qualities that are not visible; to see others not as they are, but how they may yet become.