Bob Bowman

Bob Bowman

Keynote Speaker: Olympic Swimming Coach, Head Swimming Coach at Arizona State, Coach of Olympic Icon Michael Phelps & US Olympic Team Coach for Rio, London & Beijing

Bob Bowman Biography

Coaching the best American swimmer to Olympic greatness might not be easy, but it has been worth it. Bob Bowman achieved great success at the international level as assistant coach of the 2004 U.S. Olympic team and served as Michael Phelps main coach in 2004 and 2008. Under the passionate coaching of Bowman, Phelps won an Olympic-record eight medals in 2004 and eight gold medals in 2008. He was the head coach of the US Swim team at the recent World Championships in Rome, where his athletes won a championship high 22 medals, ten of which were gold, and broke ten World Records.

His career highlights include being awarded the USA Swimming Developmental Coach of the Year and the ASCA Coach of the Year Award, being named 2006 USA Swimming Coach of the Year; led the 2004-2005 University of Michigan swim team to a sixth-place finish at the NCAA Championships; served as an assistant coach on the U.S. staff at the World Championships in Montreal; and coached Michigans club team, Club Wolverine, to the 2005 U.S. summer nationals team title. He recently stepped down as the head coach of the University of Michigans mens swimming team, to take over coaching the North Baltimore Aquatic Club. Bowman also served for nine years at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club (NBAC) in Baltimore, MD and as the High Performance coach at NBAC from 1999-2004 working directly with the senior elite performance group including Phelps. Under his tutelage at NBAC, Phelps won five World Championship Gold Medals and was named the American Swimmer of the Year in 2001 and 2003. Bob was also named USA Swimming and the American Swimming Coaches Association Coach of the Year Award Winner in 2001 & 2003, USA Swimming Developmental Coach of the Year in 2002, and Senior coach at the NBAC from 1996-99. During his tenure in Baltimore, Bowman helped to produce three individual National Champions, 10 National Finalists and five U.S. National Team Members.

Bob coaches Michael Phelps, Katie Hoff, Peter Vanderkaay, Chris DeJong, Davis Tarwater, Chris Thompson and Klete Keller among others. He is involved in many swimming clinics and camps, including Swim With The Stars, Eastern States Swim Clinics, Central States Swim Clinics and Western States Swim Clinics and has also produced an instructional DVD with Phelps entitled Personal Best- Butterfly.

In addition to his coaching duties, Bob also runs Bowman Thoroughbreds LLC, a thoroughbred racehorse racing, breeding and sales company.

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Bob Bowman Videos

Bob Bowman Talks Coaching Michael Phelps, Arizona State, And ...
The Golden Rules with Coach Bob Bowman - YouTube

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Bob Bowman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Sports Motivation, Swimming & Diving, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Personal Growth, Olympic Athlete and Motivational.

Where does Bob Bowman travel from?

Bob Bowman generally travels from Maryland, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Bob Bowman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Sports Motivation and Swimming & Diving. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bob Bowman for virtual events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Bob Bowman generally travels from Maryland, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mike Ditka, Sue Enquist and Mike Eruzione. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bob Bowman for an upcoming event.

Bob Bowman Videos

Bob Bowman Talks Coaching Michael Phelps, Arizona State, And ...
The Golden Rules with Coach Bob Bowman - YouTube
  • How do I book Bob Bowman to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Bob Bowman for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Bob Bowman, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Bob Bowman or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Bob Bowman for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Bob Bowman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bob Bowman, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Bob Bowman speak about?

    Bob Bowman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Sports Motivation, Swimming & Diving, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Personal Growth, Olympic Athlete and Motivational.
  • Where does Bob Bowman travel from?

    Bob Bowman generally travels from Maryland, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Bob Bowman?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bob Bowman for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bob Bowman for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Bob Bowman or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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