Kevin Eastman is an internationally recognized speaker to corporate and sports teams.
Through his speaking and leadership team training, he shares his knowledge and
experiences from working side by side with elite performers over his nearly 40 years
in coaching. He speaks on various topics, including championship culture, teamwork,
leadership, motivation and individual peak performance. Since his transition to
speaking in 2016, he has inspired over 350 audiences.
Before becoming a professional speaker, Kevin coached basketball at all levels, including 15 years in the NBA. He was a top assistant to Doc Rivers with the 2008 NBA
World Championship Boston Celtics, and most recently served as an assistant coach
and Vice President of Basketball Operations with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Kevin has worked with or coached an impressive group of current and future Hall of
Fame and NBA All-Stars in his work as Nike Basketball’s director of player
development for the nation’s elite college and high school players. He continues his
work with elite level players through USA Basketball and speaking to Nike audiences.
Kevin was raised in Haddonfield, New Jersey, and attended the University of
Richmond, where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He was a scholarship
student-athlete at Richmond, and in recognition of his unique qualities as a basketball
player, the University created the Kevin Eastman Award. The award, which has been
awarded just five times in program history, is given to a player who exemplifies the
qualities of team leadership, dedication, and outstanding play. Kevin is a member of
the Hall of Fame of Haddonfield Memorial High School, the University of Richmond,
and the South Jersey Basketball Club. He received the University of Richmond’s Spider
Alumni Achievement award in 2020.