Chris Rivers Demo Reel
Chris Rivers Rapp huddles with the Chabot College Men's Basketball Team
Chris Rivers RAPP speaks to the "Too Cool" Generation
2024 Black Excellence Awards Recipient
Chris Rivers on BCA Panel
Louisiana Tech Head Coaches & Administrators
LSBA Spring Combine Parents Session 2024
GC3 Hoops Parents Huddle
I created Chris Rivers RAPP initially to help competitive athletes, teams and organizations of all types increase performance. Public speaking is my ministry to help others. Over my career, I have assisted multiple collegiate/professional athletes, entrepreneurs, managers, and business leaders. I have found that my experience in the sports industry resonates with any company or organization that is seeking to create a better culture by motivating and challenging employees to perform at their best. I understand the role that being more competitive plays in helping teams of all sizes perform more effectively. Let's collaborate to create programming that will deliver winning results.
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Irene B.
November 9, 2025Christopher did his homework about our industry and delivered an energetic and engaging keynote. The delegates enjoyed his humor and connection.
Hired as: Business Motivational Speaker
Mildred W.
November 13, 2024Chris Rivers delivered a truly exceptional keynote at our NIL Athletes Showcase. His presentation was not only highly informative but deeply relatable for both parents and student-athletes. Chris shared valuable insights on how parents can better support and show up for their children, weaving in life lessons that resonated with everyone in the room. He went above and beyond, arriving early to connect with the student-athletes individually and staying afterward to answer questions and offer guidance.
Since the event, Chris has continued to engage with the athletes via social media, serving as a mentor and voice of encouragement. His commitment and genuine passion for helping young athletes succeed make him an outstanding speaker and role model. We highly recommend Chris Rivers for any event focused on empowering young athletes and their families!
Hired as: Motivational Speaker
Brooke R.
November 8, 2024We (Louisiana Tech) was delighted to learn that Coach Rivers was able to be our guest speaker for our first annual Tip-Off Dinner. He had the task of appealing to an audience that consisted of young women and men basketball student-athletes, their coaching staffs, administrators, and a host of fans/donors. Coach Rivers did an excellent job by speaking on what it takes to build a culture within the university and the program. His topic resonated with everyone in the room and gave detailed instructions & advice on how each group could play a part in building that culture. We definitely hope to have him return in the future and to also continue meeting with our men's basketball program.
Hired as: Athlete/Sports Speaker
Eden F.
November 4, 2024Chris dictated the energy in the room and made our entire chapter feel included into what felt like a family dynamic as he talked about heartfelt subjects that were interwoven within the NIL world. The wisdom, well spoken dynamic and peppering in laughter while speaking on the business of people, was enthralling to say the least. It was an honor to have him!
Hired as: Motivational Speaker
George C.
November 4, 2024Chris Rivers offers invaluable guidance to student-athletes and their families, helping them successfully navigate the complexities of the basketball industry. Drawing from his extensive experience across various roles, Chris provides a unique blend of wisdom and practical knowledge that truly benefits those he works with. We were honored to have him as the keynote speaker at our FAB100 Camp, where both parents and student-athletes left feeling empowered and inspired by his insights. I’m excited to continue collaborating with Mr. Rivers and look forward to having him play a key role in all of my future events.
Hired as: Athlete/Sports Speaker, Business Motivational Speaker, Leadership/Success Speaker, Motivational Speaker
Price range: $750-$2500
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes
My goal is to deliver a performance that meets the needs of your organization. The first step in this process is to have a discovery call where I learn more about your organization and what your objectives are from my presentation. At that point I can tailor my keynote address to touch upon the items you find most important but also interject some elements that separate me from other speakers.
What makes me different from other speakers is that I come from a sports industry background, but I was not a professional athlete. However, I bring multiple lessons and stories from being around some of the greatest athletes to ever play.
Previously in my career, I was an elementary and a high school teacher, a mobile DJ and a sports brand executive and all of these experiences helped shape who I am on stage. I can seamlessly engage with a large or small audiences. I bring a natural passion for connecting with others and have a great balance of humor, sarcasm and direct messages that keep my audience engaged!
From grassroots to the pros as a sports marketing executive, Christopher Rivers has influenced the decision making in the boardrooms of multiple sports brands. He has a proven track record for having an exceptional eye for identifying and developing relationships with basketball's iconic athletes for more than two decades.
He is recognized for overseeing some of the industry’s most iconic exposure grassroots basketball event properties such as ABCD Camp, RBK U All American Camp, Boost Mobile Elite 24, adidas Nations, adidas Gauntlet, and the Path. He also played a role as a brand athlete manager in the careers of NBA All-Stars, MVPs, and future Hall of Famers.
In the Fall of 2023, he launched a leadership platform titled Chris Rivers RAPP ((link hidden)) where he creates programming to help competitive young athletes, and their mentors have a healthier sports journey using motivational speaking, podcast and professional coaching as tools for growth. He is recognized for being energetic, entertaining and passionate.
Requirements/Rider
In order to ensure the best possible environment for your audience, the following should be in place:
MICROPHONE
• Order of preference for microphone: 1) Hands free microphone (lapel or country-man mic).
2) Wireless Handheld. 3) Handheld microphone with at least 25 feet of cord.
• Sound System has been tested for proper operation.
STAGE / LIGHTS
• Christopher prefers a well-lit stage that is open and empty. He does not need a podium.
• Please leave the house lights on enough so that Chris can see the audience from stage.
SEATING ARRANGEMENT
• Please sit the audience directly in front of Chris in a theater style setting. No seating behind or to the side of Christopher while he speaks.
• If Christopher is speaking at a school, he prefers to have the assembly in an auditorium. If a gymnasium is the only option, sit students only on one side with the remainder on the gym floor or contact us to discuss other options.
• The audience should be seated as close to the stage as possible.
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Salem, OR
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All-day event
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MICROPHONE • Order of preference for microphone: 1) Hands free microphone (lapel or country-man mic). 2) Wireless Handheld. 3) Handheld microphone with at least 25 feet of cord. • Sound System has been tested for proper operation.
STAGE / LIGHTS • Christopher prefers a well-lit stage that is open and empty. He does not need a podium. • Please leave the house lights on enough so that Chris can see the audience from stage.
SEATING ARRANGEMENT • Please sit the audience directly in front of Chris in a theater style setting. No seating behind or to the side of Christopher while he speaks. • If Christopher is speaking at a school, he prefers to have the assembly in an audit
Motivational Speaker