Producer, Show Director, Speaker, Author, Host of The Rundown Podcast

Orange County, FL, USA

Don Costante Biography

Don Costante is a highly respected sports and event presentation professional with over three decades of experience producing immersive live experiences across multiple major sports leagues, including MLB, NBA, WNBA, AHL, NCAA, and the English Premier League. Since launching his career in 1994, he has produced more than 2,500 live events, consistently elevating fan engagement through innovative storytelling and production strategies.

From 2008 to 2021, Don served as the Senior Director of Event Presentation & Production for the Kansas City Royals, where he played a key role in transforming the in-game fan experience. His work included over 1,100 Royals games and numerous high-profile events, such as the 2014 and 2015 World Series. Prior to that, he spent nearly a decade with Spurs Sports & Entertainment, directing hundreds of NBA games, including NBA Finals and All-Star events.

Don is the founder and CEO of Costante Group, a consulting firm that partners with professional and collegiate teams around the world to enhance live and virtual event experiences. His clients include prominent organizations across sports and entertainment.

He is also the author of Beyond the Scoreboard, where he shares strategies for delivering exceptional fan experiences. Known for his creative vision, attention to detail, and collaborative leadership style, Don is widely regarded as a thought leader in sports production and a sought-after speaker on fan engagement and event innovation.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 12/19/2025.

Don Costante Speaking Topics

  • The Art of Creating Memorable Experiences

    Great experiences do not happen by accident. They are intentionally designed through emotion, atmosphere, timing, detail, and execution. In this keynote, Don Costante shares lessons learned from over 30 years producing and directing some of the largest events in sports and entertainment, including the MLB World Series, NBA Finals, MLB All-Star Game, and major live events across the country. Audiences will learn how intentional decisions shape perception, engagement, and lasting memories, while discovering practical ways to create more meaningful and impactful experiences in their own organizations, events, and leadership roles.

  • Timing, Transition, and Execution

    The Elements That Define Every Event Experience

    The success of an event is often determined by three critical elements: timing, transition, and execution. Every activation, performance, presentation, and in-game moment has the potential to either build momentum or disrupt the overall experience depending on how it is timed, transitioned, and executed.

    In this keynote, Don Costante shares lessons learned from over 30 years directing live events in some of the highest-pressure environments in sports and entertainment, including the MLB World Series, NBA Finals, and MLB All-Star Game. Audiences will gain a behind-the-scenes perspective on how timing impacts energy and engagement, why transitions are essential to maintaining flow and momentum, and how execution ultimately shapes credibility, atmosphere, and audience perception.

    Beyond events, this session reveals how momentum, sequencing, communication, operational flow, coordination, and execution influence the success of teams, organizations, and leadership environments every day. Audiences will leave with practical insight into how intentional planning, communication, and execution can elevate experiences, strengthen organizational alignment, and create more impactful and memorable moments for all stakeholders.

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  • What topics does Don Costante speak about?

    Don Costante is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Author, Leadership, Podcast Host, Storytelling
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Don Costante is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Art of Creating Memorable Experiences, Timing, Transition, and Execution, Resilience Under Pressure and The 6 Decisions That Define Great Experiences. The estimated speaking fee range to book Don Costante for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Don Costante generally travels from Orange County, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tony Martignetti, Michael Ashley, Jaiya John, Elizabeth Day and Steve Magness. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Don Costante for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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