McKenzie Coan
Keynote Speaker: Paralympic Swimmer & Gold Medalist; Motivational Speaker, Disability Advocate & Author, "Breaking Free"
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McKenzie Coan Biography
McKenzie Coan is a professional swimmer, public speaker, disability advocate, and author. She first took to the water for aqua therapy to help with her osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease). But it wasn’t long after her brothers joined a swim team that she declared her days in the "baby pool" over.
Coan made her first U.S. Paralympic National Team at 15 in 2012 and has been a part of Team USA every year since. She competed in the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, and in 2016, she won four medals in Rio de Janeiro, including three gold. At the 2020 Tokyo Games, she defended her title from Rio in the 400-meter freestyle and took second in the 100 free. Coan returned to the 2024 Olympics in Paris and secured a silver medal in the 400m women's freestyle.
She is an eight-time World Champion and two-time world record holder in the S7 800-meter and 1500-meter freestyle categories. In 2021, Coan published her first book, "Breaking Free—Shattering Expectations and Thriving with Ambition in Pursuit of Gold." The memoir explains why she believes her genetic condition happened for her—not to her—and how she lives an unexpectedly full life while performing at the top of her sport.
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McKenzie Coan Speaking Topics
“I will always see my disability as something that happened for me, not something that happened to me”
PERSERVERANCE
McKenzie has broken well over 100 bones in her lifetime and believes each one has only made her stronger.
“Never allow anyone to dictate what you’re capable of”
McKenzie was told as a child that she was too fragile to pursue her dreams. McKenzie believes you should never allow someone to dictate your dreams or capabilities. Where would she be if she had listened to others?
How can we best cope with the pressures and expectations when it matters most?
And how can that be applied to everyday life?
McKenzie has spent many years balancing her swimming dreams and other life goals. She shares her experiences training full-time with the National Team while balancing full-time division 1 swimming and academics.
“One of my life missions is to educate others about disability and how to look beyond impairments to see the possibilities”
From a young age, McKenzie has learned to advocate for herself. It was critical to her survival and it is a skill she hopes to pass onto others that can be used not only in disability advocacy, but in everyday life. McKenzie shares how she has grown and come to not only accept her disability, but how she has embraced it and succeeded because of it.
“As a female athlete and aspiring female attorney, one of my key messages is female empowerment in every part of life”
McKenzie speaks to the importance of female athletes sticking with their sports and how we can make funding and resources more available to female athletes. She also discusses her leadership as Team USA captain at the Paralympic Games and other National Team events, and how those experiences have impacted her as a female leader.
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How much does it cost to book McKenzie Coan for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for McKenzie Coan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book McKenzie Coan are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire McKenzie Coan, 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 McKenzie Coan speak about?
McKenzie Coan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Swimming & Diving, Sports, Athlete, Sports Motivation, Olympic Athlete, Disability, Inspirational and Paralympics.
Where does McKenzie Coan travel from?
McKenzie Coan generally travels from Baltimore, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for McKenzie Coan?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like McKenzie Coan 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 McKenzie Coan for your next private or corporate function.
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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 McKenzie Coan 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.
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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.
McKenzie Coan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Swimming & Diving, Sports and Athlete. The estimated speaking fee range to book McKenzie Coan for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. McKenzie Coan generally travels from Baltimore, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Allysa Seely, Jessica Long and Brad Snyder. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling McKenzie Coan for an upcoming event.
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McKenzie Coan Speaking Topics
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McKenzie's Life Perspective
“I will always see my disability as something that happened for me, not something that happened to me”
PERSERVERANCE
McKenzie has broken well over 100 bones in her lifetime and believes each one has only made her stronger.
“Never allow anyone to dictate what you’re capable of”
McKenzie was told as a child that she was too fragile to pursue her dreams. McKenzie believes you should never allow someone to dictate your dreams or capabilities. Where would she be if she had listened to others?
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Balancing Life & Developing Competitive Edge
How can we best cope with the pressures and expectations when it matters most?
And how can that be applied to everyday life?
McKenzie has spent many years balancing her swimming dreams and other life goals. She shares her experiences training full-time with the National Team while balancing full-time division 1 swimming and academics.
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Disability Empowerment & Advocacy
“One of my life missions is to educate others about disability and how to look beyond impairments to see the possibilities”
From a young age, McKenzie has learned to advocate for herself. It was critical to her survival and it is a skill she hopes to pass onto others that can be used not only in disability advocacy, but in everyday life. McKenzie shares how she has grown and come to not only accept her disability, but how she has embraced it and succeeded because of it.
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Female Empowerment & Leadership
“As a female athlete and aspiring female attorney, one of my key messages is female empowerment in every part of life”
McKenzie speaks to the importance of female athletes sticking with their sports and how we can make funding and resources more available to female athletes. She also discusses her leadership as Team USA captain at the Paralympic Games and other National Team events, and how those experiences have impacted her as a female leader.
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How do I book McKenzie Coan to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like McKenzie Coan 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 McKenzie Coan, 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 McKenzie Coan or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book McKenzie Coan for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for McKenzie Coan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book McKenzie Coan are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire McKenzie Coan, 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 McKenzie Coan speak about?
McKenzie Coan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Swimming & Diving, Sports, Athlete, Sports Motivation, Olympic Athlete, Disability, Inspirational and Paralympics. -
Where does McKenzie Coan travel from?
McKenzie Coan generally travels from Baltimore, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for McKenzie Coan?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like McKenzie Coan 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 McKenzie Coan 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 McKenzie Coan 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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