Kelvin Sampson

Kelvin Sampson

Keynote Speaker: University of Houston Head Basketball Coach; 2024 Associated Press College Basketball Coach of the Year; Known for Career Comeback

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Kelvin Sampson Biography

Coach Kelvin Sampson is the head college basketball coach of the University of Houston Cougars. He was named 2024 Associated Press College Basketball Coach of the Year.

Sampson spent six years coaching in the NBA after getting a show-cause penalty from the NCAA, and a five-year ban on college coaching. He rebuilt his career from lessons learned in the NBA and has translated that to successfully coaching the University of Houston Cougar basketball team.

He has an impressive 35-year head coaching veteran at Houston, Indiana, Oklahoma, Washington State and Montana Tech, Kelvin Sampson has compiled a 764-349 record during his career with 20 NCAA Tournament appearances. He is one of only 15 coaches in NCAA history to lead 4+ schools to the NCAA Tournament and one of only 16 coaches to lead multiple schools to the NCAA Final Four.

In his career, he has been named a National Coach of the Year 12 times. Sampson has received eight conference Coach of the Year awards from five different leagues and guided every program he has led to multiple 20-win seasons during his stints.

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Kelvin Sampson Videos

Kelvin Sampson Mad Reporter Mispronounced Gonzaga
POSTGAME – at Kansas (Jan. 25, 2025)
PREVIEW – Coach Kelvin Sampson vs #22/22 (4) Purdue

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What topics does Kelvin Sampson speak about?

Kelvin Sampson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Basketball, Sports Coaching, Sports, Black Heritage and Diversity & Inclusion.

Who is the agent for Kelvin Sampson?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kelvin Sampson 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 Kelvin Sampson for your next private or corporate function.

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Kelvin Sampson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Basketball, Sports Coaching and Sports. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kelvin Sampson for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Kelvin Sampson can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mike Singletary, Coach Ken Carter and Avery Johnson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kelvin Sampson for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 30/04/2025.

Kelvin Sampson Videos

Kelvin Sampson Mad Reporter Mispronounced Gonzaga
POSTGAME – at Kansas (Jan. 25, 2025)
PREVIEW – Coach Kelvin Sampson vs #22/22 (4) Purdue

Kelvin Sampson Reviews

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  • How do I book Kelvin Sampson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kelvin Sampson 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 Kelvin Sampson, 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 Kelvin Sampson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Kelvin Sampson for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Kelvin Sampson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kelvin Sampson, 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 Kelvin Sampson speak about?

    Kelvin Sampson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Basketball, Sports Coaching, Sports, Black Heritage and Diversity & Inclusion.
  • Who is the agent for Kelvin Sampson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kelvin Sampson 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 Kelvin Sampson 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 Kelvin Sampson 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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