Speaking Programs
High-impact keynotes and workshops designed specifically for the modern collegiate athletic environment. Addressing the real issues: Mental Health, NIL, Transfer Portal, and Life Skills.
LIFE CONSEQUENCES
A living, breathing entity that evolves every year. Ethan uses his own life story—from star athlete to prison inmate to MBA graduate—to illustrate the devastating consequences of untreated mental health and substance abuse.
Tear Down the Stigma
Opening up stories about substance abuse and mental health.
Accountability & Self-Care
Inspiring audiences to question their "why" and pursue their purpose.
Redemption & Choices
Seeing the real-life cause and effect of alcohol, drugs, and depression.
DEEP DIVE WORKSHOPS
Add these interactive sessions to your keynote booking to drive the message home for specific groups.
Campus Intervention: Coaches Edition
Just a Number
Ethan failed out of 5 programs. NOT ONE coach asked why. This workshop teaches coaches to spot the signs of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse before they lose an athlete.
Coaches, Athletic Directors, Staff
Campus Intervention: Student-Athletes
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Combating stigma by identifying signs of anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Real talk on the pressures of NIL, social media, and the 'microscope' effect.
Student-Athletes, Teams
The 5 Keys to Student Success
A College Life
Based on Ethan's book. The exact tools he used to go from prison inmate to President's Award winner. Focus, determination, and planning for life after sport.
All Students, First-Year Experience
THE GAME DAY PACKAGE
Simplify your logistics. One flat rate covers the entire day, including travel.
ALL-INCLUSIVE DAY RATE
- Life CONsequences Keynote
- Up to 2 Additional Workshops (Coaches or Athletes)
- All Travel Included (Flight, Hotel, Logistics)
- Zero Stress: Ethan handles all his own booking
WHY ATHLETIC
DIRECTORS TRUST ETHAN
Authentic Experience
Ethan lived the highs of recruitment and the lows of losing it all. He speaks the language of the athlete because he was one.
Data-Driven Impact
Workshops are grounded in current NCAA data and mental health statistics, not just stories.
Actionable Takeaways
Student-athletes leave with practical tools for decision making, stress management, and leadership.
Athletic Director Endorsement
"In my 14 years as the Director of Athletics, he was the most powerful presenter we have seen to date. I truly believe after listening to him he has helped change the habits, ways of thinking and attitudes of our students."
2023 APCA
Speaker of the Year
ONE OF THE MOST IMPACTFUL VOICES IN COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Ethan Fisher is the 2023 APCA Speaker of the Year and one of the most impactful voices speaking in collegiate athletics. With a story that defies expectations and a message that resonates across every level of competition, Ethan has spent over a decade equipping student-athletes, coaches, and athletic departments with the tools to navigate mental health, substance abuse, and the pressures of modern college sports.
Ethan's journey through collegiate athletics took him through five different programs before he earned his MBA and received the President's Award—the highest honor on his campus. Today, he channels that experience into high-impact keynotes and workshops that address the real issues facing today's student-athletes: NIL pressure, transfer portal uncertainty, social media scrutiny, and the hidden epidemic of mental health struggles.
He has spoken at over 300 college campuses nationwide, partnering with Athletic Directors, Student Affairs professionals, and coaching staffs to create lasting behavioral change. His work has been featured on CNN, HLN, and in major publications including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He is the author of From Failure to Success: 5 Keys to Profound Change and a trusted consultant for athletic programs seeking to build resilience, accountability, and mental toughness in their teams.
Based in Houston, Texas, Ethan brings authenticity, data-driven insights through workshops, and actionable strategies to every stage he steps on. He doesn't just tell a story—he equips audiences to make better choices when it matters most.
WHAT LEADERS SAY
At the request of Ethan Fisher, a 2010 graduate of the Denver Campus of Johnson & Wales University, I am providing this letter of recommendation. Ethan is a motivational speaker who focuses on the effect of drugs and alcohol on decision-making... We have had Ethan speak to every single student on this campus who has received an alcohol violation. We have had Ethan speak to incoming students and other large groups on campus. He has been a superior influence on athletes on campus, and athletes have self-reported that they have changed their drinking behaviors as a result of Ethan's story.