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In some ways, the very traits that made me a good ballplayer kept me from being the best person I could be.

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I had so much pride and ego. I loved to compete. I loved to rise to the occasion. And if people would tell me the things I couldn't do, I took that as a challenge and did everything I could to prove them wrong.

I had always been an athlete. I played baseball and basketball and football in high school, played freshman basketball at the University of Kentucky, and had a baseball scholarship.

I didn't have extraordinary skills. I could make a good team better, but I was not good enough to carry a bad team. I just made the most of my skills. My pride and ego wouldn't let me do otherwise.

I lost my scholarship at Kentucky and enrolled in a Junior College, with no baseball program. I heard about a tryout the Cincinnati Reds were holding, borrowed a glove and shoes and was offered a contract through the tryout.

I went to spring training in 1975 with no chance to make the Reds. But I had a great spring, made the club, and played 11 years.

It was such a rich experience. I know now I was blessed beyond belief. I was on the Reds championship teams in 1975 and 1976. Later I won a Gold Glove while I was playing for the Mets.

I had always thought of myself as a Christian. In fact, I took pride in it. I became a chapel leader, but I was really only a Sunday Christian. Monday through Saturday I lived the way I wanted. I wasn't a good witness as a chapel leader, and I wasn't a good witness as a ball player.

I got married when I was with the Mets. My wife wanted to be part of my life, part of my baseball experience, but I didn't know how to handle that. I had always prided myself on being able to take care of everything on my own, in my own way. And I had difficulty dealing with someone trying to help me. We fought a lot, and it was mostly me.

Finally, in 1984, my wife signed us up for a Pro Athletes Outreach conference. I didn't really want to go, but she had already sent in the money. When I went, I listened to what some of the speakers were saying, and for the first time, I knew my pride and ego were in the way of being the kind of man God wanted me to be, the kind of man my wife needed me to be, and the kind of man I desired to be.

I bowed my head and prayed, “Jesus, I want you to be Lord of my life. I'm not sure what that means, but I know what I'm doing now is not working.” I felt an immediate peace and joy roll over me.

Since that time, I have learned so much. My wife and I have a wonderful relationship. And I feel a great sense of purpose and contentment.

There is still room for me to grow. Every now and then my pride and ego still get in the way. But the Christian life is much like baseball – it takes effort and practice and progress. I'm learning to walk as a follower of Jesus. And I'm growing in my faith and in my love.

I used to think of myself as an athlete. That's how I measured my worth. My ego was all tied up in winning and losing and how well I performed.

Now I know who I really am. I am a child of God, loved by God, redeemed by the cross of Jesus. He is at the center – and I have peace.

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    Speaking fees for Doug Flynn, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Doug Flynn are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Doug Flynn, click the Check Availability 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 Doug Flynn speak about?

    Doug Flynn is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Golf.
  • Where does Doug Flynn travel from?

    Doug Flynn generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Doug Flynn’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Doug Flynn 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 Availability 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 Doug Flynn 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 Doug Flynn 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, unbiased 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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In some ways, the very traits that made me a good ballplayer kept me from being the best person I could be.

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Doug Flynn Biography

I had so much pride and ego. I loved to compete. I loved to rise to the occasion. And if people would tell me the things I couldn't do, I took that as a challenge and did everything I could to prove them wrong.

I had always been an athlete. I played baseball and basketball and football in high school, played freshman basketball at the University of Kentucky, and had a baseball scholarship.

I didn't have extraordinary skills. I could make a good team better, but I was not good enough to carry a bad team. I just made the most of my skills. My pride and ego wouldn't let me do otherwise.

I lost my scholarship at Kentucky and enrolled in a Junior College, with no baseball program. I heard about a tryout the Cincinnati Reds were holding, borrowed a glove and shoes and was offered a contract through the tryout.

I went to spring training in 1975 with no chance to make the Reds. But I had a great spring, made the club, and played 11 years.

It was such a rich experience. I know now I was blessed beyond belief. I was on the Reds championship teams in 1975 and 1976. Later I won a Gold Glove while I was playing for the Mets.

I had always thought of myself as a Christian. In fact, I took pride in it. I became a chapel leader, but I was really only a Sunday Christian. Monday through Saturday I lived the way I wanted. I wasn't a good witness as a chapel leader, and I wasn't a good witness as a ball player.

I got married when I was with the Mets. My wife wanted to be part of my life, part of my baseball experience, but I didn't know how to handle that. I had always prided myself on being able to take care of everything on my own, in my own way. And I had difficulty dealing with someone trying to help me. We fought a lot, and it was mostly me.

Finally, in 1984, my wife signed us up for a Pro Athletes Outreach conference. I didn't really want to go, but she had already sent in the money. When I went, I listened to what some of the speakers were saying, and for the first time, I knew my pride and ego were in the way of being the kind of man God wanted me to be, the kind of man my wife needed me to be, and the kind of man I desired to be.

I bowed my head and prayed, “Jesus, I want you to be Lord of my life. I'm not sure what that means, but I know what I'm doing now is not working.” I felt an immediate peace and joy roll over me.

Since that time, I have learned so much. My wife and I have a wonderful relationship. And I feel a great sense of purpose and contentment.

There is still room for me to grow. Every now and then my pride and ego still get in the way. But the Christian life is much like baseball – it takes effort and practice and progress. I'm learning to walk as a follower of Jesus. And I'm growing in my faith and in my love.

I used to think of myself as an athlete. That's how I measured my worth. My ego was all tied up in winning and losing and how well I performed.

Now I know who I really am. I am a child of God, loved by God, redeemed by the cross of Jesus. He is at the center – and I have peace.

FAQs on booking Doug Flynn

  • How do I book Doug Flynn to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Doug Flynn for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Doug Flynn, 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 Doug Flynn or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Doug Flynn

    Speaking fees for Doug Flynn, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Doug Flynn are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Doug Flynn, click the Check Availability 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 Doug Flynn speak about?

    Doug Flynn is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Golf.
  • Where does Doug Flynn travel from?

    Doug Flynn generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Doug Flynn’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Doug Flynn 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 Availability 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 Doug Flynn 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 Doug Flynn 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, unbiased 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.

Doug Flynn is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Doug Flynn for your event is available upon request. Doug Flynn generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tom Browning, Tom Seaver, Dennis Kelly, Michael Breed and Jordan Spieth. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Doug Flynn for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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