Public speaking is usually thought of as typically one speaker and a crowd listening. It's also usually viewed as a formal event for such things as presidential elections. This is probably what most people first think of when they think of the phrase public speaking. However, playing various sports throughout my life, the first speeches that come to my mind are the ones spoken by past coaches and team captains. One speech that I listened to before each football game is the "Boys of Fall" speech given by Sean Payton in Kenny Chesney's song. Pregame speeches try to get you pumped and ready to go by yelling and even talking bad on opposing teams. This speech shows that that is not needed. It is short and sweet but it does a great job making you enjoy every moment you get on the field. It makes you realize how limited the opportunities you get are and it just lets you live in the moment. This is, in my opinion, one of the greatest motivational speeches of all time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlXDo5WhQXI&NR=1
(only first two minutes is the speech)
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