Kevin Kush

Entertaining-Motivating-Educating

Expert on

  • Coaching
  • Teamwork / Teambuilding
  • Sports / Athletics
  • Motivation
  • Leadership

Fee Range

$5,000–$7,500

Travels from

NE, US

Biography

Kevin Kush has been speaking professionally for over twenty years–presenting to 100’s of organizations across the country. Mr. Kush is a lifelong educator and coach with a very unique resume. He spent a large part of his career using the game of football to change the lives of at-risk kids at world famous Boys Town in Omaha, Nebraska. Coach Kush achieved tremendous success with young men who were in many instances getting their last chance at life. This is why Coach Kush was featured on ABC World News Tonight as their Person of the Week.

Kevin now shares his expertise on building a CHAMPIONSHIP CULTURE through keynotes and seminars. He does this with an enthusiasm and energy level that is unmatched! Coach Kush invokes a presentation style that motivates, educates, and entertains. Coach’s heartfelt stories and examples will make you laugh and cry.

More importantly, Mr. Kush will share “tools for your toolbox” that will turn employees into TEAMMATES and empower LEADERSHIP to achieve lofty goals. The result–is an organization with team members that:

• Have a “we” before “me” attitude
• Problem solve instead of complain
• Embrace change
• Take ownership in place of blaming others
• View problems as “stepping stones” instead of stumbling blocks
• Collaborate rather than isolate

Client after client have given testimony to Coach Kush’s ability to connect with audiences an leave a lasting impression.

Speaker Videos

Don’t be an Employee-- Be a Teammate!

This is Coach Kush’s signature talk born from the contents of his book A PIECE OF THE PUZZLE, Eight Traits of a Quality Teammate. How well do the members of your organization or team work together? Are you a smooth, well-oiled machine or a fractured collection of in-it-for-yourself individuals? In a straightforward no-excuses style, Kevin Kush discusses eight traits that can turn any group or organization into a cohesive, high-performing team. Including: 

  • Respecting Everyone 
  • Handling Adversity 
  • Adapting to Change 
  • Demonstrating High Energy 
  • Accepting Feedback 
  • Being Accountable 

Coach Kush is the teammate expert. His passion for performance is contagious and will help lead your team to greater productivity and success!

MOTHER DUCK----GettingThoseYou Lead to Follow

This is the catchy title of Coach Kush’s latest book on the topic of leadership. Kevin shares seven areas of focus to improve influence over those you lead. Leadership does not have to be complicated. Regardless of industry, the task of leading is the same…helping people get from point “A” to point “B”. Kevin will provide both current and future leaders tools to add to their leadership toolbox. Participants will leave the session with new concepts they can immediately implement with their team, along with a renewed will to WIN! Key components include: 

  • Defining Your Purpose 
  • Building Trust 
  • Developing Unity 
  • Implementing Change 
  • Solving Problems 
  • Modeling Self-Care 

Coach Kush supports each of his concepts with intriguing examples and personal stories. As always, Kevin delivers his content with the high energy and conviction you would expect from a coach.

Championship Traits of Teammates & Leaders

Championship character traits tend to be universal regardless of the industry or one’s position in that industry. Mr. Kush discusses qualities that are essential in order to maximize performance as a teammate and leader. Coach Kush knows how to win and this keynote is packed with examples and intriguing stores that will leave a lasting impact on the audience. Kevin will pass along strategies for being the best you can be and ideas to help your team consistently win in the business world. Key components include: 

  • Defining your purpose 
  • Making ethics a pillar in your business 
  • Demonstrating empathy and respect 
  • Overcoming adversity 
  • Feedback is our friend 
  • Accountability 
  • Self-care and professional development 

Coach Kush supports each of his concepts with intriguing examples and personal stories. As always, Kevin delivers his content with the high energy and conviction you would expect from a coach.

“I LOVE WHERE I WORK”---Creating a Winning Culture

The best workplaces don’t happen by accident. Great organizations make the effort to build championship cultures. Culture is the way in which teammates behave and interact with each other on a daily basis. A great culture means high productivity and low turnover. If the work place has a “winning vibe” people love to be there! Coach Kush highlights essential elements of a championship culture and how to implement them into your team environment. Kevin discusses: 

  • Getting teammates to “buy in” 
  • Developing pride in the organization 
  • Leadership’s impact on culture 
  • The “F word” FUN! 
  • Shared values=shared success 
  • Make selfless behavior contagious! 

Coach Kush spent three decades building winning cultures. The pillars of his blue-print are universal—regardless of industry. Let Coach show your organization how to make cultural improvements. A championship culture means more wins for your team!