Martin Rooney

Martin Rooney

Keynote Speaker: Founder of Training For Warriors & Author

Martin Rooney Biography

Martin Rooney is an internationally-recognized entrepreneur, fitness expert, sought-after presenter and best-selling author. Rooney has his Master of Health Science and Bachelor of Physical Therapy degrees from the Medical University of South Carolina and also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science from Furman University. Rooney is the former COO of the Parisi Speed School, a youth sports performance franchise with over 80 locations nationwide and is the founder of the Training for Warriors system. The TFW System has been operated in over 300 facilities in 25 countries worldwide and Rooney’s programs have been used by over one million youth athletes and adults. A former US bobsledder, Division I track athlete, Judo black belt, record-setting powerlifter and two-time Guinness World Record holder, Rooney not only has the academic and athletic background, but also first-hand business experience of what it takes to run global organizations.

As a presenter, Rooney is regularly in front of over 10,000 people per year and has consulted Fortune 500 companies such as Marriott International, Nike, Prudential and Hasbro as well as major organizations like Prudential Financial and Weichert Realtors. Rooney has also conducted training and development programs for Military Organizations including the Army Rangers, Army Airborne and Navy SEALs, and has coached at and advised professional teams such as the NY Jets, Cincinnati Bengals, Carolina Panthers and NY Giants. His university consulting clientele has included Notre Dame, University of Texas, Arizona State University, Brown University, University of Alabama, Oregon State University, Auburn University, Rutgers University, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Montana State University, Furman University and West Point. Rooney has also been a training representative for Adidas and Perform Better.

Over the last 15 years, Rooney has traveled to over 35 countries to help train world-class athletes and teach trainers and leaders about coaching and culture. As a coach, Rooney has been listed in the top 100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness over 5 different years and in 2015 Rooney was inducted into the Personal trainer Hall of Fame. Rooney has trained hundreds of athletes from the NFL, MLB, UFC, NBA, WNBA. He has also had the honor to work with numerous Olympic medalists, All-Americans and World Champions. In addition to professional athletes, he has also coached 100’s of high school athletes that have gone on to compete at numerous top Division I colleges across the United States including high school national champions.

Rooney’s two newest books, "High Ten" and "Coach to Coach" are helping to create better leaders and business and team cultures around the world. He has also written three best-selling books printed in 5 different languages for Harper Collins publishers (Warrior Cardio, Ultimate Warrior Workouts and Training For Warriors) and his 12 books and DVD series overall which have sold over a combined 200,000 copies. His work has been featured on ESPN, Spike TV, Fox Sports, the NFL Network, and in the New York Times, USA Today, Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Muscle and Fitness, The Sporting News, Runner's World, SELF, Outside and Sports Illustrated for Kids.

Originally from New Jersey, Rooney now lives in North Carolina with his wife Amanda and their four daughters Sofia, Kristina, Keira and Sasha.

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Martin Rooney Speaking Topics

Coaching Magic - 5 Leadership Tricks To Bring Out The Best In Others

Would you like to be better able to inspire your people and build a stronger culture and community? Do you need to reignite your own “fire” for your career and business? During this presentation, world-renown coach and author Martin Rooney will share the “magic” coaching tools he has used with Olympians and business leaders to help you get the best out of both your people and yourself. If you want others to have more confidence in your ability to produce consistent results, let this high-energy presentation based on the lessons from his book Coach to Coach show you the practical techniques to take your leadership game to the next level.

How to Create A Winning Culture

Have you been “grinding” with your staff and customers and wondering why you aren’t as successful as some other businesses? That’s because today your biggest competitive advantage isn’t just providing a new technology or service. It’s your culture!

After building multiple companies and helping hundreds of businesses build their own contagious cultures, Martin Rooney shares the three pillars of culture from his book High Ten about how to develop an environment that not only reignites your business, but rekindles your fire for it too. During this practical and inspirational talk, you’ll learn the backbone of his culture-building system and how you can apply it to create a magnetic team-like atmosphere.

Coaching Greatness - The 5 Indispensable Skills of a Master Motivator

Trainers TRAIN people. Coaches CHANGE people. Like it or not, if you are in a business or lead people, you are also a coach. Although the supply of business or technical information is huge, there is little to transform an educated manager who knows what to do into an exceptional coach who gets people to do it. In this lecture, Martin will share the coaching strategies have have helped him produce some of the top athletes and leaders in the world.

Martin Rooney Videos

Martin Rooney Highlight | Wembley Stadium

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How much does it cost to book Martin Rooney for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Martin Rooney, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Martin Rooney are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Martin Rooney, 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 Martin Rooney speak about?

Martin Rooney is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health, Music, Authors, Motivational, Sports Motivation, Peak Performance, Fitness, Lifestyle, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Culture, Sports, Overcoming Adversity, Literary, Inspirational and Sports Coaching.

Where does Martin Rooney travel from?

Martin Rooney generally travels from North Carolina, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Martin Rooney?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Martin Rooney 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 Martin Rooney 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 Martin Rooney 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.


Martin Rooney is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Health, Music and Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Martin Rooney for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Martin Rooney generally travels from North Carolina, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are JP Pawliw-Fry, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Joe Torre. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Martin Rooney for an upcoming event.

Martin Rooney Speaking Topics

  • Coaching Magic - 5 Leadership Tricks To Bring Out The Best In Others

    Would you like to be better able to inspire your people and build a stronger culture and community? Do you need to reignite your own “fire” for your career and business? During this presentation, world-renown coach and author Martin Rooney will share the “magic” coaching tools he has used with Olympians and business leaders to help you get the best out of both your people and yourself. If you want others to have more confidence in your ability to produce consistent results, let this high-energy presentation based on the lessons from his book Coach to Coach show you the practical techniques to take your leadership game to the next level.

  • How to Create A Winning Culture

    Have you been “grinding” with your staff and customers and wondering why you aren’t as successful as some other businesses? That’s because today your biggest competitive advantage isn’t just providing a new technology or service. It’s your culture!

    After building multiple companies and helping hundreds of businesses build their own contagious cultures, Martin Rooney shares the three pillars of culture from his book High Ten about how to develop an environment that not only reignites your business, but rekindles your fire for it too. During this practical and inspirational talk, you’ll learn the backbone of his culture-building system and how you can apply it to create a magnetic team-like atmosphere.

  • Coaching Greatness - The 5 Indispensable Skills of a Master Motivator

    Trainers TRAIN people. Coaches CHANGE people. Like it or not, if you are in a business or lead people, you are also a coach. Although the supply of business or technical information is huge, there is little to transform an educated manager who knows what to do into an exceptional coach who gets people to do it. In this lecture, Martin will share the coaching strategies have have helped him produce some of the top athletes and leaders in the world.

Martin Rooney Videos

Martin Rooney Highlight | Wembley Stadium
  • How do I book Martin Rooney to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Martin Rooney, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Martin Rooney are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Martin Rooney, 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 Martin Rooney speak about?

    Martin Rooney is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health, Music, Authors, Motivational, Sports Motivation, Peak Performance, Fitness, Lifestyle, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Culture, Sports, Overcoming Adversity, Literary, Inspirational and Sports Coaching.
  • Where does Martin Rooney travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Martin Rooney 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 Martin Rooney 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 Martin Rooney 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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