Hines Ward

Hines Ward

Keynote Speaker: 2-time Super Bowl Champion, Former Assistant Coach for NY Jets & Head Coach of the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL

Hines Ward Biography

Hines Ward is perhaps the greatest wide receiver in Steelers' history and certainly the best blocking wide receiver in NFL history. He is a two-time Super Bowl champion; the MVP of Super Bowl XL; a four-time pro bowler; the all-time team leader in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns; the only receiver in Steelers history to surpass 1,000 receiving yards for four straight seasons; was named to the Steelers' 75th Season All-Time Team; and owns every receiving record in franchise history.

Ward is currently the head coach of the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL. He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft. Aside from his career in the NFL, Ward has appeared in various forms of film and television media, including the reality TV series Dancing With The Stars and brief cameos in the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises and in the television series The Walking Dead. He was a studio analyst for NBC's Football Night in America from 2012 to 2015. Ward joined CNN and HLN in May 2016. He was the player relations executive of the Alliance of American Football. In 2019, Ward began his coaching career as an offensive assistant for the New York Jets, working with wide receivers coach Shawn Jefferson. In 2021, Ward was hired by Florida Atlantic as special assistant to the head coach.

Born in South Korea to a Korean mother and an African American father, Ward was raised in the Atlanta area by his single mom, Young-He Ward, who managed to provide for her son despite coming to the US without any friends and not knowing English. In recognition of his mother's sacrifice, he would embody that sense of determination throughout his life.

In 2006, Ward returned to South Korea for the first time since he moved to the US and spent two months there on a mission to use his celebrity status to encourage social and political reform in the country, focusing on the discrimination that mixed-racial children endure there. On his final day in South Korea, he donated $1 million to create the Hines Ward Helping Hands Foundation to further that cause.

Passionate about speaking out against mixed-race discrimination, Hines Ward discusses his multi-racial upbringing as well as his current efforts with audiences around the country. He also speaks about his seasoned football career - in which he had to overcome various injuries - and his work with various charitable organizations.

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Hines Ward Speaking Topics

My Multi-Racial Upbringing

Helping Hands: Speaking Out Against Mixed-Race Discrimination

A Conversation with Football Legend Hines Ward

Hines Ward Videos

Adrian Peterson and Hines Ward Play Fast Money
WR Coach Hines Ward Video Press Conference (8/20)
Hines Ward Career Highlights | Pittsburgh Steelers - YouTube

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How much does it cost to book Hines Ward for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Hines Ward, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Hines Ward are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Hines Ward, 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 Hines Ward speak about?

Hines Ward is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Football, Inspirational, Reality TV, Black Heritage, Entertainers, College, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Television & Film, Diversity & Inclusion, Motivational, Athlete, Entrepreneurship, Celebrity, Sports, Work-Life Balance, Sports Motivation, Sports Coaching and Culture.

Where does Hines Ward travel from?

Hines Ward generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Hines Ward?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Hines Ward 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 Hines Ward 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 Hines Ward 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.


Hines Ward is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Football, Inspirational and Reality TV. The estimated speaking fee range to book Hines Ward for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $50,000 - $100,000. Hines Ward generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice and Sugar Ray Leonard. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Hines Ward for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/07/2024.

Hines Ward Speaking Topics

  • My Multi-Racial Upbringing

  • Helping Hands: Speaking Out Against Mixed-Race Discrimination

  • A Conversation with Football Legend Hines Ward

Hines Ward Videos

Adrian Peterson and Hines Ward Play Fast Money
WR Coach Hines Ward Video Press Conference (8/20)
Hines Ward Career Highlights | Pittsburgh Steelers - YouTube
Hines Ward on why the current Steelers team isn't up to the standard ...

Hines Ward Reviews

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    Allison + Partners - Oct 17 2018

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  • How do I book Hines Ward to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Hines Ward, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Hines Ward are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Hines Ward, 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 Hines Ward speak about?

  • Where does Hines Ward travel from?

    Hines Ward generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Hines Ward?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Hines Ward 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 Hines Ward 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 Hines Ward 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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