Jerry Tarkanian

Jerry Tarkanian

Keynote Speaker: Hall of Fame College Basketball Coach; Known as "Tark the Shark"

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Jerry Tarkanian Biography

Jerry Tarkanian, also known as "Tark the Shark," is a retired college basketball coach known as one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history. He is also well known for his colorful behavior, including habitually chewing on a towel during games, and for his public criticisms and legendary clashes with the NCAA, which eventually paid Tarkanian the largest settlement in NCAA history.

With a 729–201 career coaching record (78.4%) across all college divisions, Tarkanian is in the top 21 for collegiate wins among all men's coaches. Only four other coaches have a higher winning percentage. He is also one of few college coaches to lead three different schools to 20-win seasons. He accomplished a 20-win season at each school in his first year. His streak of 12 20-win seasons to start a coaching career is 2nd to only Thad Matta.

One of Jerry's sons, Danny Tarkanian, was an Academic All-American college basketball player while playing for Jerry Tarkanian at UNLV.

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Jerry Tarkanian is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Basketball. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jerry Tarkanian for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jerry Tarkanian can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Greg Anthony, Chris Herren and Christian Laettner. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jerry Tarkanian for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

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Jerry Tarkanian's Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech ...

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  • How do I book Jerry Tarkanian to speak at my event?

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

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

    Jerry Tarkanian is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Basketball.
  • Who is the agent for Jerry Tarkanian?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jerry Tarkanian 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 Jerry Tarkanian 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 Jerry Tarkanian 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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