Tom Osborne

Tom Osborne

Keynote Speaker: Co-Founder of TeamMates Mentoring Program for Youth; Former Head Football Coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers

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Tom Osborne Biography

Thomas William Osborne is a former American football player, coach, college athletics administrator and politician from Nebraska. He served as head football coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers football from 1973 to 1997, building one of the most successful programs in college football history. After his coaching career, Osborne was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1999.

Osborne was elected in 2000 as a Republican to represent Nebraska’s 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, serving three terms from 2001 to 2007. Following his time in Congress, he returned to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln as athletic director from 2007 until his retirement in 2013.

A native of Nebraska, Osborne played quarterback and wide receiver at Hastings College before a brief stint in the NFL. He joined Nebraska’s coaching staff under Bob Devaney in 1963 and was named Devaney’s successor in 1973. Over the next 25 seasons, Osborne compiled a 255–49–3 record (.836 winning percentage), won 13 conference championships and captured three consensus national championships in 1994, 1995 and 1997. His 1995 team is frequently cited among the greatest in college football history.

Osborne coached 53 All-Americans and mentored numerous future NFL players, including 1983 Heisman Trophy winner Mike Rozier. Known for his disciplined I-formation offense and innovative strength, conditioning and nutrition programs, he was widely respected for emphasizing academic achievement and character development alongside athletic success.

In the years since retiring from athletics administration, Osborne has remained active in public speaking and philanthropic work through the TeamMates Mentoring Program, which he co-founded to support youth mentorship across Nebraska and beyond.

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Tom Osborne Videos

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What topics does Tom Osborne speak about?

Tom Osborne is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Football, Sports Motivation, Athlete, Christian, Christian Athletes, Faith & Religion, Sports and Sports Coaching.

Where does Tom Osborne travel from?

Tom Osborne generally travels from Nebraska, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Tom Osborne is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Football, Sports Motivation and Athlete. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tom Osborne for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Tom Osborne generally travels from Nebraska, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Zack Kass, Eric Boles and Daymond John. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tom Osborne for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/03/2026.

Tom Osborne Videos

Roundtable Conversation with Tom Osborne
Tom Osborne On Dylan Raiola, RHULE & The Trenches!
INTERVIEW:: The Legendary Tom Osborne chats #huskers football
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Go Big Grad | Tom Osborne Commencement Address - YouTube

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  • How do I book Tom Osborne to speak at my event?

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

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

    Tom Osborne is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Football, Sports Motivation, Athlete, Christian, Christian Athletes, Faith & Religion, Sports and Sports Coaching.
  • Where does Tom Osborne travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tom Osborne 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 Tom Osborne 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 Tom Osborne 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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