What People Are Saying
“Our audience loved hearing Seth’s insight on what it takes to compete on the highest levels of professional sports. Free from standard cliches or hero worship, Seth gives you a first-hand view of the psychology of the most successful athletes, and the sacrifices that they make to win. I wholeheartedly recommend Seth for any audience, whether they are sports fanatics or just casual fans.”
— Robert Doar, President of the American Enterprise Institute
“I hosted a speaker event with Seth after his release of ‘American Kings’. Seth interviewed several former professional quarterbacks and did an absolutely brilliant job. His speaking skills and insights made the evening very special for everyone that attended. I received so many positive comments on Seth and the entire program.”
— Andy Hess, Principal, Bernstein Private Wealth Management
“Seth Wickersham has stories upon stories upon stories. His iconic career as one of the NFL’s most enterprising and plugged-in reporters affords him a unique perspective, and he shares them with audiences as artfully as he writes. I watched as he dazzled 300+ members of a college touchdown club recently, and it was a tour de force. He had them laughing, reminiscing and thoroughly enjoying the moment, and was kind enough to stay long after the event and visit with the attendees. Seth’s a master raconteur, guaranteed to elevate any event.”
— Charles Davis, Dean of the Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia
“For my money, the best speakers are great storytellers, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a better storyteller than Seth Wickersham. If you have read anything he has written, you know how much work he has put into it. He’s a reporter’s reporter, with an engaging style that any organization would be lucky to have as a speaker.”
— Dave Goren, Executive Director of the National Sports Media Association
“Seth delivered the 2026 Frank Deford Lecture in Sports Journalism at the University of Texas at Austin. His presentation was exemplary, providing students with a model of how to honor sportswriting’s past, navigate changes to the profession in the present, and chart their own courses for the future. He shared specific advice, made them laugh, and gave them reason to be hopeful as they consider careers in sports media. Seth is an elite writer, and he is an even better guest!”
— Michael J. Butterworth, Director, Center for Sports Communication & Media
“Seth Wickersham brings a lot to the table when he discourses on his genre, sports, or more specifically, football. With his depth of knowledge, his is extraordinarily armed to interact with audiences everywhere. He brings insightful and masterful dialogue to the atmosphere—cream rising to the top—listening to him is like listening to a lullaby, which is replete with fact, humor, and lore. He’s a damn good speaker.”
— Loran Smith, University of Georgia historian
