"As usual, Rod got my wheels turning and we have implemented many of the principles he taught into our business management meetings."

– T. Honig, CEO, Wells Fargo Bank, Rocky Mtn. Region
Meet Coach O
Rod Olson, or "Coach O" as he is usually called, is an author, speaker and coach of coaches. Rod is not your typical executive coach. He has spent close to 20 years as a collegiate football coach, including holding the head coach position at three different universities. Rod has coached professionally at every level of collegiate sports, including stints at Oklahoma State University and at back-to-back NCAA National Champion Appalachian State University. Rod is the founder and director of Coaches of Excellence and Coach O's Quarterback School and is also the director of Coaches Ministry for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Through carefully developed and highly customized keynotes, seminars, conferences and retreats, Rod encourages and challenges his audiences to achieve their best as individuals and as a team. His energetic, personable style touches both the mind and the heart. Using vivid stories, humor and thought-provoking insights, he reaches audiences of all ages.

Each motivational and inspirational presentation is unique and tailored to meet the needs of the audience and the setting. Rod not only provides inspiration and motivation, but also equips audiences with applicable take-aways and a vision of how to leave a legacy that will affect others for generations to come.

Rod and his wife Marla reside in Colorado with their three children.

Topics: Motivation, Performance Improvement, Leadership, Peak Performance, Inspiration