Kevin O’Connell
Kevin O’Connell is a Super Bowl-winning offensive mind and head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, known for his authenticity, energy, and high-performance leadership in the NFL.
Kevin O’Connell Booking & Availability
Fees, availability and booking details for corporate events, appearances and live programs.
How do I book Kevin O’Connell for a corporate event?
Use the Check Availability form above to send your proposed event date, location, audience size, event format and program goals. The Mollie Plotkin Group will follow up with availability and next steps.
What is Kevin O’Connell’s booking fee?
Kevin O’Connell’s current booking fee starts at $110,000. Final pricing can vary by date, location, event format and scope of the appearance.
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Who is Kevin O’Connell’s booking agent?
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What types of events can Kevin O’Connell be booked for?
Corporate events, conferences, leadership meetings, keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, private events and virtual programs may be available depending on the engagement.
Kevin O’Connell Fireside Chats & Discussion Themes
Kevin O’Connell is available for fireside chats and moderated conversations on coaching, leadership and the NFL.
When booking Kevin O’Connell, we recommend a moderated fireside chat format. As a current NFL head coach and Super Bowl-winning offensive strategist, Kevin brings a wealth of insights—but it’s his humility, relatability, and sincerity that truly connect with audiences. Fireside chats allow attendees to engage directly with him, ask questions, and uncover a compelling behind-the-scenes look into life in the NFL.
Potential Discussion Themes Include:
- Inside the NFL – What It Takes to Win at the Highest Level: Get an insider’s look at the preparation, mindset, and culture-building that drive elite performance on the field—and how those same tools apply to business, leadership, and life.
- Leading Through Change – From Player to Coach: Explore Kevin’s journey from quarterback to head coach, and how embracing change, staying curious, and learning on the fly shaped his leadership philosophy.
- Coaching Through Crisis – Staying Optimistic Amid Setbacks: From quarterback injuries to playoff pressure, Kevin shares how to lead teams through uncertainty without losing cohesion, focus, or morale.
- Culture Over Everything – Building Buy-In From Day One: Kevin dives into how to quickly establish trust, set standards, and lead a locker room—or an organization—with authenticity and clarity.
- Purpose Beyond the Game – Family, Advocacy, and Meaningful Leadership: A personal look at the causes Kevin supports—especially childhood cancer awareness—and how leaders can use their platforms for impact.
Kevin O’Connell Biography & Credentials
Kevin O’Connell is not your average NFL coach. At just 37 years old, he’s a Super Bowl champion, former NFL quarterback, rising star head coach, and an established leader with a unique playbook for performance, talent development, and team culture. From being drafted by Bill Belichick to leading the Minnesota Vikings through historic comebacks and playoff runs, Kevin has cultivated a coaching style rooted in respect, optimism, and unshakable sincerity.
He is also well-known for his fireside chats and motivational speaking. Kevin O’Connell is available to be booked for corporate and private events. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Kevin O’Connell’s fees.
Want to book Kevin O’Connell for an event?
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From Quarterback to Coach
Kevin O’Connell’s football journey began behind center. After a standout collegiate career at San Diego State, where he captained the Aztecs and rewrote the record books, he was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft—making him the earliest quarterback ever selected by Bill Belichick. He went on to play for several NFL teams, including the New York Jets, where he spent the longest stint of his career.
But even while wearing a helmet and pads, Kevin was quietly preparing for something more. During his playing days, he realized his deeper calling: coaching.
Super Bowl Champion
Kevin began his coaching career in 2015 and quickly rose through the ranks with coaching roles in Cleveland, San Francisco, Washington, and ultimately Los Angeles—where he served as offensive coordinator under Sean McVay and helped lead the Rams to a Super Bowl LVI victory. Just three days after hoisting the Lombardi Trophy, he was named head coach of the Minnesota Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings Success
In his first season, he led the team to a 13–4 record, an NFC North title, and the largest comeback in NFL history. His Vikings went 11–0 in one-score games, reflecting a team culture built on resilience, belief, and attention to the smallest details.
Even in seasons challenged by injuries and adversity, Coach O’Connell has emerged as one of the league’s most respected leaders. He capped the 2024 season with a 14–3 record, earned a contract extension, and was named the 2024 AP and PFWA NFL Coach of the Year.
A Leadership Philosophy That Works
Whether guiding his team through a 33-point comeback or helping a veteran quarterback find new life, Kevin O’Connell’s approach is consistent: sincere communication, relentless preparation, and uplifting those around him. His wife Leah describes it best: “He has always used every opportunity to get better, study the game, and improve his own abilities so that he could use that to encourage, motivate, and better those around him.”
Kevin brings that same outlook to every event—leading with heart, optimism, and tactical insight. He’s the kind of coach who makes everyone around him better.
Life Off the Field
Kevin and Leah O’Connell are parents to four children and are passionate supporters of pediatric cancer research. For the past three seasons, Kevin has honored children battling cancer by wearing custom cleats during the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats campaign, using his platform to bring awareness and drive impact.