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John Lair is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Athlete, Belonging, Disability, Inspirational, Motivational, Neurodiversity, Olympic Athlete, Sports, Sports Coaching

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John Lair Biography

John Lair began coaching in Special Olympics more than 21 years ago, but knew from a very early age about the importance of sports. He remembers putting on his first uniform, earning his letter jacket, and winning two state championship trophies for the Pittsburg community. With lessons learned from sports, Lair would excel on and off the playing field. After high school, Lair decided to end his sports career and focus on obtaining his degree from Pittsburg State University and a Master’s from Missouri Southern.

While at Pittsburg State University, Lair took a recreational therapy class where the professor offered extra credit to anyone who volunteered at the local Special Olympics Spring Games. John attended and was immediately hooked, citing the experience as life changing.

He began his professional career in Pittsburg, Kansas at New Horizons in 1995 working with adults with intellectual disabilities. Most of the adults he worked with had been institutionalized from a very young age. He was more than aware that adults with intellectual disabilities often suffer isolation due to the stigma that routinely accompanies disability. New Horizons eventually expanded into New Hope Services, where Lair transitioned to be a Program Director. In 2001, he rolled up his sleeves and took on the goal of establishing a Special Olympics team in Pittsburg. His team, the New Hope Bulldogs, served as an important bridge between people with intellectual disabilities and the broader Pittsburg community.

The success of Lair’s program hinges on his view that everyone has potential and can achieve, when allowed to demonstrate their potential. Under Lair’s guidance, New Hope athletes have graduated from Special Olympics’ Global Messenger program (athletes formally trained in public speaking and advocacy on behalf of Special Olympics), and each athlete serves in a community leadership role for Special Olympics Kansas. In addition, a majority of the New Hope athletes are employed in the Pittsburg community, with Lair serving as their volunteer job coach.

Lair also established two nutritional education programs called Eat Right 4 Life and Bike-4-Life. These programs have been recognized by the state of Kansas and have inspired his athletes to improve their daily fitness and nutritional habits, leading to significant weight loss and improved health for many.

Lair was presented with the honor of being named the 2014 Special Olympic Coach of the year in a surprise ceremony on April 25 in Pittsburg, surrounded by athletes, family, friends and fellow coaches.

A certified coach in 16 different year-round team and individual sports, Lair has served as the Head Coach for the New Hope Bulldogs Special Olympics team for 14 years - he and the Bulldogs only take two weeks off from competing during the year. Last year alone, Lair volunteered over 2,000 hours for Special Olympics, in addition to his full time job.

When not coaching, Lair serves as a member of Special Olympics Kansas Board of Directors, and was the first civilian elected to Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Executive Council. He was recently appointed to the American Health Care Association as the only representative from Kansas.

Lair has received numerous local, state and national honors for his work with Special Olympics and on behalf of people with intellectual disabilities. Last year he received another high honor: being selected to serve as a powerlifting coach for Special Olympics USA. Lair will coach the 12 power lifters from throughout the U.S. who will compete at the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles, CA, July 25 – August 2. Lair John World Games athletes had previously served as Kansas’ head coach of powerlifting at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 Special Olympics USA Games, and was a Special Olympics USA coach at the 2011 World Games in Athens, Greece.

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How do I book John Lair to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like John Lair for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for John Lair, 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 John Lair or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for John Lair

Speaking fees for John Lair, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book John Lair are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire John Lair, click the Check Availability 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 John Lair speak about?

John Lair is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Athlete, Belonging, Disability, Inspirational, Motivational, Neurodiversity, Olympic Athlete, Sports, Sports Coaching.
Where does John Lair travel from?

John Lair generally travels from Pittsburg, KS, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
Who is John Lair’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like John Lair 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 Availability 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 John Lair 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 John Lair 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, unbiased 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.

John Lair is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book John Lair for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. John Lair generally travels from Pittsburg, KS, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daniel Cormier, Tatyana McFadden, Heath Calhoun, Jordyn Wieber and Amy Purdy. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Lair for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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