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Coaches:
World Championship Basketball Coach
The current President and former Head Coach of the Miami Heat, Riley is a seven-time NBA World Champion, as well as the only Head Coach in NBA history to capture Coach of the Year honors with 3 different teams.
Entrepreneur & All-Time NBA Great
Best known for his prowess on the basketball court, Earvin "Magic" Johnson is also an entrepreneur whose latest venture, Johnson Development Corporation, develops property in neglected minority urban neighborhoods.
Former NFL Football Coach & Hall of Famer
As head coach, Mike Ditka led the Bears to win the Superbowl. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a tight end for the Bears, Cowboys and Eagles and received All America honors at the University of Pittsburgh.
Gracie Award-Winning Media Personality, Motivational Speaker & Boy's Prep Basketball Coach
For nearly two decades, Gracie Award-Winning media personality and basketball coach, MalaniKai has dedicated her life to training and mentoring youth and daring to speak her mind on radio and television.
Co-Authors of The Price She Pays, Mental Health Advocates & Licensed Experts
For Katie Steele and Dr. Tiffany Brown, sports have always been a means of connection, and when they witnessed first-hand the mental health crisis facing athletes, they could not look away.
Real-Life Deaf Football Coach
Keith Adams is a head coach football at California School for the Deaf in Riverside, but he also has been a long time coach for over 30 years in various sports in hearing and deaf sports.
Chief Science Officer, Athletes Mental Health Organization; Co-Author of The Price She Pays
Tiffany Brown, Ph.D., LMFT, is an award-winning senior faculty member at the University of Oregon Couples and Family Therapy graduate program and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with student-athletes.
Head Coach, Ohio State University
Heading into his sixth season as head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Ryan Day led Ohio’s powerhouse team to an extraordinary record of 34-4 in his first three seasons, including 23 consecutive wins.
Former Division I Head Basketball Coach, Thought Leader, Host of The Mark Gottfried Show
Coach Mark Gottfried is a former Division One head basketball coach & player and is currently the host of The Mark Gottfried Show.
Legendary Soccer Manager
FC Barcelona manager and speaker Josep Guardiola led the world-renowned soccer team in winning a record six trophies in six competitions.
Head Coach, Los Angeles Chargers
Jim Harbaugh is the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. Formerly the head football coach at the University of Michigan, he is one of the most respected names in football and a proven leader on and off the field.
LSU’s Current Head Coach & Notre Dame’s Former Head Coach
Notre Dame’s former head coach for 11-years and LSU’s current head coach, Brian Kelly has been praised by Scott Woodward, LSU athletic director, as “the epitome of a winner.”
Legendary Football Coach
The embodiment of the word "teamwork,” Bob Ladouceur's engaging presentations teach audiences how to achieve the perfect harmony between cooperation and working towards a unified goal.
Most-Recognized Player of Both the WNBA & Team USA
When the "face" of your sport is a Wilhelmina model, you know you're off to a good start. Lisa Leslie is undoubtedly the most-recognized player of both the WNBA and Team USA, who brought considerably more than a stunning visage to the court.
General Manager, San Francisco 49ers
John Lynch is in his eighth season as the San Francisco 49ers General Manager following a 15-year playing career and more than eight seasons as an NFL analyst.
Hall-of-Fame NCAA Basketball Coach, Best-Selling Author & Mental Health Warrior
When it comes to coaching, teamwork and the leadership needed to excel, no one does it better than Joanne “Coach P” McCallie, former NCAA Division I women’s basketball head coach for 28 years.
NFL Columnist for the Dallas Morning News & Author
Gary Myers is the former NFL Columnist for the Dallas Morning News and New York Daily News. He is the author of seven books.
Head Coach, Minnesota Vikings
At just 37 years old, Kevin O’Connell has played in the NFL, dabbled in broadcasting, and transitioned to head season as a head coach for the Minnesota Vikings.
Head Coach, Las Vegas Raiders
Antonio Pierce was named head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders on January 19, 2024, after serving as the team’s interim head coach for the last nine games of the 2023 season.
Sports Industry Visionary & Serial Entrepreneur
When it comes to being a successful sports business executive, serial entrepreneur and leader, Jeffrey Pollack is in a league of his own. A true visionary, he has been lauded numerous times for helping businesses and brands rethink, recalibrate and evolve.
Fitness & Transformation Expert
Heidi Powell is the ultimate female force. She is a trainer, transformation specialist, businesswoman and author. Heidi became a fixture in America’s living room as she worked side-by-side husband Chris Powell on ABC’s hit show, Extreme Weight Loss.
Head Coach at University of Nebraska—Lincoln
Matt Rhule is a forward-thinking coach determined to lead his team to success. Rhule was named Carolina Panthers head coach before transitioning to head coach at University of Nebraska—Lincoln.
Fiji Rugby Sevens Olympic Gold Winning Coach
Ben Ryan brings the kind of A-game and stage presence event organizers crave. His insights into the mindful development of people, open communication, and how to create positive cultures are truly legendary.
1st African American Female Coach in NFL History
Collette V. Smith is the Founder and President of Believe N You, Inc. and the NFL’s 1st African American Female Coach in the History of the National Football League by way of being the 1st Female Coach in NY Jets Franchise History, Coaching the Defensive Backs in 2017 during Training Camp.
Founder & Executive Director, Athletes Mental Health Organization; Co-Author of The Price She Pays
Katie Steele is the Founder and Executive Director of the Athletes Mental Health Organization, a non-profit organization dedicated to changing athletic systems and providing resources to support mental health in athletes.
Inspirational Basketball Coach
As coach of the Rutgers women's basketball team, speaker Vivian Stringer showed grace under fire during the Imus debacle and led her team the national championship.