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Kevin O’Connell

NFL Head Coach, Super Bowl Champion OC, & Leadership Expert

Speaking Fee: $110,000 i Fees vary by event type, travel, and appearance details.

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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.

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Meet Kevin O’Connell

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?

Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group at 215-995-0905 to book Kevin O’Connell for a keynote speech, corporate event, leadership program, workshop, fireside chat, virtual appearance, or other private or professional event.

Our team will help confirm Kevin O’Connell’s availability, speaking fee, travel requirements, and fit for your audience. To start the booking process, please share your event date, location, audience size, event format, and the type of presentation you are looking for.

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Biography

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.

How to Hire Kevin O’Connell

To hire Kevin O’Connell for an event, contact the Mollie Plotkin Group with the proposed event date, location, audience size, event format, and program goals. Kevin O’Connell is available for corporate events, conferences, leadership meetings, private events, workshops, fireside chats, and virtual programs.

After receiving your request, a Mollie Plotkin Group booking agent will review Kevin O’Connell’s availability, discuss the event details, and get back to you within 48 hours with next steps for securing Kevin O’Connell for your program.

Kevin O’Connell Booking Fee

The cost to book Kevin O’Connell depends on the event date, location, format, audience size, and scope of the appearance. Kevin O’Connell’s speaking fee starts at $110,000. Speaking fees may vary for keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, private events, corporate meetings, and virtual programs.

For the most accurate Kevin O’Connell booking fee, contact the Mollie Plotkin Group with your event details. Our team will help confirm availability, pricing, and the best format for your event.

Speaking Topics & Programs

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.