John Shuster
Keynote Speaker: Olympic Gold Medalist & Curling Champion; Five-Time U.S. Olympian; NBC Olympic Curling Analyst
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John Shuster Biography
John Shuster is recognized as one of the most decorated athletes in American curling, known for leading Team USA to its first Olympic gold medal in the sport. Beginning with the Turin Winter Games, Shuster competed at five Winter Olympics, earning both gold and bronze medals and becoming the first American curler to win multiple Olympic medals. Before his international success, Shuster was Minnesota State Junior champion and US Junior Champion, making his World Championship debut playing for Pete Fenson's team.
Shuster made his Olympic debut at the Turin Winter Olympics, where the U.S. men's curling team secured a bronze medal, marking the first Olympic medal in the sport for Team USA. After the Sochi Winter Olympics, Shuster was removed from the U.S. Curling high-performance program, which supports top American athletes. In response, he formed his own team with other American curlers not selected for the program. This team went on to become national champions, win a bronze medal at the World Championships, and qualify to represent Team USA at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics.
At PyeongChang, Shuster and his team delivered a memorable performance. After losing four of their first six matches, they rallied to reach the semi-finals, then defeated Canada and Sweden to win the first Olympic gold medal in curling for the United States. Shuster's double take-out in the eighth end led to the U.S. scoring five points against Sweden. He is the only American curler with multiple Olympic medals and has claimed the national championship title 10 times.
Shuster was named the opening flagbearer for Team USA at the Beijing Winter Olympics, where he again served as skip of the U.S. men's curling team, leading them to the medal round and finishing fourth. He has competed in 12 World Curling Championships. After narrowly missing qualification for the Milan Cortina Games, Shuster joined NBC's coverage of the competition, providing analysis and appearing on the network's Gold Zone whip-around show. He has contributed to educating American viewers about curling strategy and competition during the Winter Olympics.
Shuster has shared his experiences through speaking engagements, discussing perseverance, overcoming obstacles, and maximizing team performance through communication and enjoyment. His journey from being cut by the national program to winning Olympic gold highlights themes of resilience and teamwork. The growth of dedicated curling ice rinks across the United States reflects the lasting impact of Shuster's career on the sport's popularity and development.
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John Shuster is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Olympic Athlete, Athlete, Sports and Sports Motivation.
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John Shuster generally travels from Superior, WI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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John Shuster is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Olympic Athlete, Athlete and Sports. The estimated speaking fee range to book John Shuster for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. John Shuster generally travels from Superior, WI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sunisa Lee, Erin Jackson and Kevin Kisner. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Shuster for an upcoming event.
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John Shuster, U.S. Olympic curling pillar, loses out in bid for sixth straight Games
Shuster, who has competed at every Olympics since 2006 and won the only U.S. medals in the sport, and his team lost Sunday at U.S. trials.
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Shuster earns 4th Olympic curling berth, Roth claims 1st
John Shuster became the first American man to qualify for four Olympic curling tournaments when he led his team to victory in the U.S. trials.
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How much does it cost to book John Shuster for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for John Shuster, 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 $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire John Shuster, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does John Shuster speak about?
John Shuster is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Olympic Athlete, Athlete, Sports and Sports Motivation. -
Where does John Shuster travel from?
John Shuster generally travels from Superior, WI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for John Shuster?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like John Shuster 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book John Shuster 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 Shuster 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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