Jim Tunney had an exemplary career in sports. A former high school coach, teacher, principal and district superintendent, he had a 40 year career in officiating football and basketball. Thirty one of those years he was an NFL Referee working a record twenty nine post-season games including three Super Bowls, ten NFC/AFC Championship games, six Pro Bowls and twenty five Monday Night Games. He officiated some of the most memorable games in NFL history. His book “Impartial Judgment: ‘The Dean of NFL Referees’ Calls Pro Football As He Sees It”, chronicles his NFL career. As a Professional Speaker, he is Past President of The National Speakers Association and a Charter Member of its most prestigious group – The CPAE Speakers Hall of Fame. Jim holds every professional designation of the NSA, including the Oscar of Professional Speaking – The Cavett. NSA named him Philanthropist of the Year in 2007. Dr. Tunney (a doctorate in Education from the University of Southern California) continues to serve his community as a Trustee of both Monterey Peninsula College and York School; where he once served as Headmaster. In 1993, he founded the Jim Tunney Youth Foundation to support local community programs that develop leadership, work skills, wellness and self-esteem in youth. As an author he has written and/or co-authored nine books: “Impartial Judgment”, “Chicken Soup for the Sports Fan’s Soul”, “Speaking Secrets of the Masters”, “You Can Do It!”, “Super Bowl Sunday”, “Insights into Excellence”, “Lessons in Leadership”, “Build a Better You” and, “It’s the Will, Not the Skill”. Titles The Power of the Will: Improving Employee Enthusiasm and Productivity Customer Care: Exceeding Customer Expectations Every Time TEAM Building: T*E*A*M Together Everyone Accomplishes More Leadership: Six Essential Qualities of a Leader Topics Sports, Team Building, Leadership, Motivation, Performance, Customer Service Click topic above to see more speakers on that topic Speaker's Asking Fee Range $10,000 - $14,999 Click on fee range to see more speakers. This is the starting keynote fee range - other programs may be higher. State CA Click on state above to see more speakers from that state. Fees The fee range quoted means the speaker's fee starts somewhere within that range. Note that speaker's fees are subject to change and some speakers may have special fee quotes.