Roots
Grows up in Philadelphia, a lifelong NBA fan.
Now booking Speaker Emcee Host
Kyle Draper
Twenty-eight years in sports broadcasting, six seasons the voice of the Sacramento Kings. Book Kyle to keynote, emcee, host or moderate your next event.
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About Kyle
The presence of a broadcaster. The perspective of a survivor.
Kyle Draper is a Philly guy who became a voice in two NBA cities. He grew up in Philadelphia, started on air in La Crosse, Wisconsin and Yakima, Washington, worked at WHAS-TV in Louisville, spent eleven years at NBC Sports Boston, then moved his family west to call six seasons of Sacramento Kings basketball.
He knows how to make a message land when the pressure is on, and he never took himself too seriously doing it: people told him he always looked like he was having fun. Today he is the founder and host of The Resilient Path Podcast and President of The Draper Agency, and he brings the same presence, humor and honesty to the stage.
- 28 yearsIn sports media: TV, play-by-play, studio hosting and radio.
- “Drapes”The nickname Celtics legend Tommy Heinsohn gave him in Boston.
- PhiladelphiaWhere he grew up. Still a Philly guy.
- Family firstFather of two. Sacramento became home for the whole family.
What you can book
Talks and hosting, built for your audience.
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The Play by Play of Being an Effective Leader
Lessons in leadership from the court, and the courage to move forward. Five traits that build trust, strengthen teams, and help people move forward.
Communication Accountability Egoless Empathetic Consistency
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The Play by Play of Effective Communication
Help employees listen better, speak clearly, and work together with greater trust. Your team leaves with a shared framework and practical language they can use immediately.
Clarity Active listening Empathy Respectful honesty Follow-through
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Resilience Behind the Microphone
A personal talk about resilience, recovery and grief, drawn from Kyle's own story and from The Resilient Path Podcast. Audiences learn to recognize their worth, find strength in small wins, and take the next step through adversity.
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Play-by-Play Media Coaching
Personalized preparation for interviews, presentations and public appearances, with realistic practice and direct, constructive feedback from twenty-eight years on both sides of the microphone. For executives, athletes, coaches, entrepreneurs and spokespeople.
Scouting report Game plan Practice reps Under pressure Film review
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Emcee, Host & Moderator
The preparation, timing and audience connection of a live sports broadcaster, on your stage. Engaging introductions and transitions, thoughtful interviews and panels, and a focus on your audience and goals.
Conferences Corporate gatherings Galas Fundraisers Sports events
For companies, associations, schools, athletic programs and community groups
Keynotes Leadership workshops Employee development Event hosting Panel moderation Moderated conversations Media coaching
The record
From Philly to the Kings.
La Crosse
On air at WKBT-TV in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Yakima
On air at KIMA-TV in Yakima, Washington.
Louisville
On air at WHAS-TV in Louisville, Kentucky.
Boston
Joins NBC Sports Boston as a SportsNet Central anchor. Tommy Heinsohn starts calling him “Drapes.”
Celtics
Hosts Celtics pre and postgame for seven seasons, alongside Brian Scalabrine and Kendrick Perkins, and fills in on play-by-play.
Sacramento
Moves west to host Kings coverage on NBC Sports California and call games beside Doug Christie, then becomes the lead voice.
The run
On the call as the Kings return to the playoffs for the first time in 16 years.
Afternoon drive
Adds a daily show, co-hosting afternoon drive on SacTown Sports radio.
Six seasons
Signs off his final Kings broadcast in April after six seasons.
On your stage
Founder and host of The Resilient Path Podcast. President and agent, The Draper Agency, LLC.
Next on the schedule: your event.
Book Kyle to speakIn his words
How you see me on TV is how I am in person, around my friends and family.
I’m a lifelong NBA fan and so the excitement, the energy, that’s the way I bring it.
Your passion and love for your team was felt every night I walked into Golden 1 Center.
The podcast
The Resilient Path with Kyle Draper.
Honest conversations about adversity, recovery and finding a way forward. Kyle founded and hosts the show, and its stories run through his talks.
Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube
Guests, sponsorships and listener messages: theresilientpathpodcast@gmail.com
Book Kyle to speak
Bring Kyle to your next event.
Keynotes, leadership workshops, employee development, event hosting, panel moderation and media coaching. Tell us about your event and the inquiry goes straight to Kyle.
509-952-5301kyle@thedraperagency.com
Bookings, business inquiries and Play-by-Play media coaching. For podcast guests, sponsorships and listener messages, write to theresilientpathpodcast@gmail.com.