Head Coach of the Minnesota Vikings, Former NFL Quarterback & Childhood Cancer Advocate

Minneapolis, MN, USA
Live Event: Please Contact Virtual Event: Please Contact More Fee Info

Kevin O'Connell Biography

Kevin O'Connell is a professional football coach and former quarterback who serves as the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings. O'Connell played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs and spent five seasons as a player in the NFL. He was drafted in the third round (94th pick) of the 2008 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. Early in his playing career, O'Connell recognized a strong interest in coaching.

Before becoming a head coach, O'Connell held assistant coaching positions with the Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, Washington Redskins, and Los Angeles Rams. In Washington, he served as quarterbacks coach and later as offensive coordinator, working with quarterback Kirk Cousins, who surpassed 4,000 passing yards and 27 touchdowns in a season and led the league in game-winning drives. With the Los Angeles Rams under head coach Sean McVay, O'Connell contributed to the development of quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Cooper Kupp, with Stafford setting the single-season team record for passing yards and tying the franchise record for passing touchdowns. The Rams' Super Bowl LVI victory further established O'Connell's reputation as a leading offensive strategist in the NFL.

O'Connell was named the 10th head coach in Minnesota Vikings history after serving as the Rams' offensive coordinator. In his first season, he led the Vikings to 13 wins, the most by any first-year head coach in franchise history, and secured a division title. The team matched an NFL record with 10 comeback wins, including overcoming a 33-point halftime deficit against the Colts, the largest comeback in NFL history. In his second season, O'Connell managed four different starting quarterbacks due to injuries and became the 11th head coach in NFL history to lead a team to three consecutive victories with three different starting quarterbacks.

In his third season, despite losing rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy to injury, the Vikings saw veteran quarterback Sam Darnold throw a career-high 35 touchdown passes. O'Connell guided the team to a 14-3 regular-season record and a playoff appearance, marking the second-most wins in team history. He became the first head coach since at least 1950 to win at least 14 games in a season with a quarterback in his first year with the team. Over three seasons, O'Connell achieved a 34-17 regular-season record and became the first head coach in Vikings history to record multiple 13-win seasons, joining Matt LaFleur and George Seifert as the only head coaches in NFL history to accomplish this in their first three years.

O'Connell was voted AP NFL Coach of the Year and was also recognized by the Pro Football Writers Association as Head Coach of the Year. He signed a multi-year contract extension with the Vikings. O'Connell is noted for his commitment to community involvement and advocacy for childhood cancer, participating in the NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative to support pediatric cancer research.

BOOK Kevin O'Connell

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/08/2026.

Kevin O'Connell Speaking Topics

    • Takeaways of a Super Bowl Win
    • Transition from NFL Player to Coach
    • Experience as a Player Versus Coach in Various NFL Organizations
    • Optimism Amongst Challenges like Injuries, Personal Lives, etc.

Kevin O'Connell Videos

Kevin O’Connell’s Locker Room Speech After Win vs. San Francisco 49ers

Kevin O’Connell’s Locker Room Speech After Win vs. San Francisco 49ers

Watch Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell’s locker room speech after the team's Monday Night Football primetime win over the San...

Kevin O'Connell's Speech to Vikings Fans After Training Camp Night Practice

Kevin O'Connell's Speech to Vikings Fans After Training Camp Night Practice

Watch Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell's speech that he delivered to fans at TCO Stadium following the first night practice of 2023...

Kevin O'Connell: I Know One Thing ... I Love This Team

Kevin O'Connell: I Know One Thing ... I Love This Team

Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell addressed the media after the Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers.

  • How do I book Kevin O'Connell to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kevin O'Connell 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 Kevin O'Connell, 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 Kevin O'Connell or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Kevin O'Connell

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

    Kevin O'Connell is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Athlete, Business Leadership, Cancer, College, Football, Human Resources, Leadership, Overcoming Adversity, Resilience, Sports, Sports Coaching, Sports Motivation, Teamwork & Teambuilding
  • Where does Kevin O'Connell travel from?

    Kevin O'Connell generally travels from Minneapolis, MN, USA, 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 Kevin O'Connell’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Kevin O'Connell 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 Kevin O'Connell 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 Kevin O'Connell 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.

Kevin O'Connell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as . The estimated speaking fee range to book Kevin O'Connell for your event is available upon request. Kevin O'Connell generally travels from Minneapolis, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Herman "Herm" Edwards, Mike Eruzione, Mike Singletary, Scott Hamilton and Matt Rhule. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kevin O'Connell for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.
Please Select Event Budget
Please enter your message
Please Enter Your Name
Please Enter Your Email
  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP