Speaking for Athletes, Teams, and Coaches
Performance Is Earned. Mindset Is Built. Legacy Is Chosen.
Athletes don’t need empty hype.
They need a blueprint. A story they can relate to. A challenge they are ready to accept.
Erik Westrum brings a powerful voice to locker rooms, leadership meetings, and training camps. With firsthand experience from the NHL and Team USA podiums, he teaches athletes how to win where it counts…on the field and in life. His keynotes combine gritty sports stories like playing with Wayne Gretzky or scoring Team USA’s game-winning goal with clear frameworks athletes and coaches can apply immediately.
Team & Athletic Keynotes
Team & Athletic Keynotes
Team & Athletic Keynotes
Team & Athletic Keynotes
The 1% Impact for Athletes: Dominate the Day
A practical, high-performance mindset designed for consistent progress and long- term results.
In this session, Erik shares how a daily 15-minute commitment to focused growth helped him rise from the lower leagues to compete on the world stage. Athletes will learn how to take control of their performance through small daily disciplines that create a ripple effect of confidence, clarity, and execution. Whether they are a starter or a role player, this talk gives every athlete a roadmap for daily domination.
This keynote can be paired with Erik’s corresponding book for additional learning for your group.
Takeaways:
Understanding the compounding power of 1% growth
Building personal routines that support focus, energy, and mindset
Tools to track improvement, stay mentally tough, and create momentum
Becoming Elite: A Proven Framework for High-Performing Athletes
How the four foundational pillars- mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual- can unlock the next level of your game.
This keynote introduces Erik’s complete high-performance model, built on years of elite competition and personal transformation. He speaks directly to the pressures athletes face today, from identity and performance anxiety to injury and transition. Athletes will walk away with tools that go beyond the scoreboard and help them define success through purpose, consistency, and leadership.
This keynote can be paired with Erik’s corresponding book for additional learning for your group.
Takeaways:
The role of mental and spiritual strength in elite performance
How to stay grounded, coachable, and focused in high-pressure environments
The roadmap for growth beyond the game
From Role Player to Game Changer
Unlocking leadership at every level…whether you wear the captain’s “C” or not.
Erik knows that championships are not just won by star players; they are built by those who lead from within. In this keynote, he shows how any athlete can step up, take ownership, and elevate the entire team through their mindset, energy, and example. With powerful stories and actionable strategies, this talk is perfect for team retreats, preseason kickoffs, and leadership development sessions.
Takeaways:
Leading through example, attitude, and accountability
Creating buy-in and raising team standards from any position
Practical ways to be a trusted, respected influence in the locker room
Working With Erik: One-Time or Long-Term
You can bring Erik in for a single keynote to fire up your season, challenge your captains, or set the tone for culture change.
For greater impact, athletic programs also engage Erik for multi-session leadership development, in-season mindset coaching, and long-term team partnerships. These extended relationships allow athletes and coaches to implement the 1% Impact system over time and create real, lasting transformation…on and off the field.