Tyrone Willingham

Tyrone Willingham

Keynote Speaker: Former University of Washington and Notre Dame Head Coach; Eddie Robinson Coach of Distinction Award Recipient

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Tyrone Willingham Biography

Tyrone Willingham is a former American football coach and player. His impressive coaching resume includes head coaching positions at the University of Washington, the University of Notre Dame and Stanford University.

Willinghams coaching style emphasized toughness, enthusiasm, intelligence, discipline, and commitment. The result provided his players with more than just the opportunity to enjoy victories on the field; his guiding principles prepared his players to be successful in life.

On December 13, 2004, Willingham was named Washington's 22nd head football coach. His already impressive resume grew extensively as he resurrected the Husky football program. Under Willingham's leadership the Huskies made significant strides toward establishing the stability and discipline of a successful program. His team consistently ranked among the top two in the Pac-10 in fewest penalty yards per game, along with setting or matching a number of offensive school records.

Willinghams athletes also experienced success in the classroom and in the community. Washington was among the leaders in the Pac-10 in graduation rates and numerous players received Academic All-Pac-10 honors. Husky football players were also active in charities, serving as mentors and role models for area youth.

Practicing what he preached, Willingham was also known for his charitable efforts. For his commitment to community service, Willingham was honored with the 2000 Eddie Robinson Coach of Distinction Award. The award is presented to a college football coach nationwide for career achievement and his outstanding service as a role model.

Prior to Washington, Willingham, served as the head coach at Notre Dame (2002-2004) and at Stanford (1995-2001). He was 21-15-0 with the Fighting Irish and 44-36-1 with the Cardinal.

As an athlete, Willingham was a walk-on in both football and baseball at Michigan State, earning three letters in each sport. As a quarterback and flanker in football, he was named the team's most inspirational player in 1976. The following year, Willingham was awarded the Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor as the outstanding scholar-athlete in the league. In baseball, Willingham received the sportsmanship award in 1975 and was a Second Team All-Big Ten selection in 1977.

Born Lionel Tyrone Willingham in Kinston, N.C., he graduated from Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, N.C. Willingham earned his degree in physical education with a minor in health education from Michigan State. He and his wife, Kim, have three children: Cassidy, Kelsey and Nathaniel.

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Tyrone Willingham is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Football, Leadership and Black Heritage.

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Tyrone Willingham generally travels from Stanford, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Tyrone Willingham is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Football, Leadership and Black Heritage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tyrone Willingham for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Tyrone Willingham generally travels from Stanford, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Catherine Garceau, Rennie Curran and Andrew Berry. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tyrone Willingham for an upcoming event.

  • How do I book Tyrone Willingham to speak at my event?

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

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

    Tyrone Willingham is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Football, Leadership and Black Heritage.
  • Where does Tyrone Willingham travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tyrone Willingham 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 Tyrone Willingham 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 Tyrone Willingham 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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