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Paralympic athlete, model, actress and former President of the Women's Sports Foundation
Al Joyner, the 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist in the men's triple jump who has 16 years coaching experience, joined the UCLA track and field staff on Aug. 18, 2000. Joyner coaches the Bruin women's jumps and also assists UCLA head coaches Jeanette Bolden (women) and Art Venegas (men) with administrative duties for both programs.
Amar'e Stoudemire is a professional basketball player for the New York Knicks. He is also an author, actor, producer, motivational speaker and philanthropist.
Andie MacDowell has established herself as an accomplished actress in a career that shows no signs of slowing down.
Anthony Robles was born July 20, 1988 and is a wrestler who won the 2010-11 NCAA individual wrestling championship in the 125-pound weight class despite being born with only one leg.
Football legend Bart Starr's designation of Most Valuable Player describes more than his legendary performance on the football field - it describes him as a man. Playing for the legendary Vince Lombardi, Starr learned the fundamentals of leadership and success.
Former Super Bowl Winning Coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Current Studio Analyst for the NFL Today on CBS
Former coach Bill Curry joined ESPN in 1997 as a college football game analyst. His primary assignment is the Big Ten Game of the Week on ESPN (with Dave Barnett handling play-by-play), along with selected bowl games. His knowledge and easy-going manner have translated effectively into the broadcast booth, where he's been well-received by fans and media alike.
The 51st winner of the Heisman Trophy, Auburn's great running back Bo Jackson, is such a remarkable all-round athlete that, if there were Heisman awards in baseball and track, he would almost certainly have won them, too.
Born in 1942, Robert Earl Love (nicknamed Butterbean after his favorite food) grew up in Louisiana with thirteen brothers and sisters. Bob's basketball career began with a coat hanger hoop nailed to the side of his grandmother's home. In his imagination, Bob played everyday against the greatest basketball players in the world.
Future Hall of Famer Charles Barkley brought vitality, attitude and a host of skills to professional basketball, maturing into one of the league's most respected, awe-inspiring and recognizable individuals.
Chris Waddell has won 13 Paralympic medals, becoming the most decorated male monoskier in history. In September 2009, Waddell became the first paraplegic to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro almost entirely under his own power.
Dan Dierdorf, a 1996 inductee in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and a former all-pro tackle in the National Football League with the St. Louis Cardinals has distinguished himself nationally as one of the top football announcers in the industry.
Dan Gable, the 2000 USA Olympic wrestling coach, enters his fifth season as the color analyst on Iowa Public Television's College Wrestling Series. Gable won the National Wrestling Media Association's "Broadcaster of the Year" award his first year on the air.
1994 Olympic gold medallist Dan Jansen is a symbol of strength, hard work and perseverance. He first captured attention during the 1988 Winter Olympics. Hearts went out to him when the world learned that his sister, whose last words were ones urging him to victory, had died mere hours before his first race.
A native of Americus, Georgia, Dan Reeves began his pro career as a free agent running back for the Dallas Cowboys in 1965, finishing his playing career as the Cowboy's fifth all-time leading rusher in 1972. Reeves stellar coaching career began when he joined the Dallas coaching staff in 1970, taking on a dual role as player/coach for two seasons.
Executive Director of Basketball Operations and General Manager of the 2008 NBA Champion Boston Celtics
12-Time Olympic Medalist, First swimmer from the United States to compete in 5 Olympic Games
Darrell Green is a seven-time All-Pro defensive back with the Washington Redskins and a four-time winner of the NFL Fastest Man Competition. He has played in three Super Bowls: His first as a rookie cornerback in 1984, when the Raiders beat the Redskins, and in the 1988 and 1992 Super Bowls, both victories over the Denver Broncos and the Buffalo Bills, respectively.
Dave Dravecky has left two indelible images in the minds of baseball fans worldwide. The first was August 10, 1989, when Dave triumphantly pitched a 4-3 win for the San Francisco Giants in his first major-league game following cancer surgery.
Deborah Gardner, CMP (better known as "The Competition Gal"), possesses a unique blend of creativity, experience, expertise, and education that make her a well-versed student AND teacher of competition concepts.
Dick Butkus was inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame, only six years after he retired from his legendary career with the Chicago Bears. After repeated appearances as the starring Middle-Linebacker in the NGL Pro-Bowl, he was selected to the NFL's "All-Time Team."
Examples from the game of football are often used to illustrate determination, overcoming adversity and long odds, competition, and success; and our everyday language is filled with gridiron metaphors and memorable quotes. It is only natural that Don Shula, the coach with more wins in professional football than any other, speaks about inspiring others to win. Using examples from the football field he reveals his secrets of successful coaching and how they apply to any leadership position, as well as personal success.
The first handicapped person to ever coach in the NFL, Blevins is the league's most sought-after kicking expert - a particularly remarkable feat considering that he has never walked a day in his life. Blevins' disciples, which include Miami standout Olindo Mare, New England kicker Adam Viniatieri and Carolina kicker Joe Nedney, are spread throughout the league and praise him for his knowledge and gifted teaching ability.
An Assistant Dean and Professor of Physical Education at Pacific Lutheran University, Dr. Colleen Hacker is currently the Sport Psychology Consultant for the United States Women's National Soccer Team, a member of the NSCAA National Soccer Coaching Staff, and a member of the USOC Performance Enhancement Team.
"I gave everything I possibly could to the game, on and off the field," Smith proclaimed about his 14 year NFL career. Born May 15th, 1969 in Pensacola, Florida, Smith began his illustrious career at Escambia High School, before attending the University of Florida and being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the 1990 draft.
Nothing could have prepared Erin Gruwell for her first day of teaching at Wilson High School in Long Beach, Calif.
In her 12 years at Duke University, Gail Goestenkors has helped lead the Blue Devils from relative obscurity to national prominence. Known as "Coach G" to players, coaches, fans and student supporters, Goestenkors has raised the level of the women's basketball program at Duke to new heights.
Reminisce for any length of time about the gridiron glory of college and professional running backs and the name Gale Sayers emerges to the forefront. Sayers' work ethic and development of his God-given athletic talents resulted in his selection into the NFL draft by the Chicago Bears. Sayers' entire NFL career (1965-1971) soon became a treasured highlight film. The quick, agile and elusive Sayers caused scores of missed tackles and created never-ending headaches for defensive coaches throughout the league.
Named College Football Coach of the Year in 1992 for leading the University of Alabama to a National Championship
Former Los Angeles Raiders defensive end Howie Long began his network sports television career in 1994 as an NFL studio analyst for "Fox NFL Sunday." Howie is regarded as one of the top NFL analysts, having received an Emmy Award as Outstanding Sports Personality/Analyst.
Very few athletes have the opportunity to reinvent their sport. Jackie Joyner-Kersee is one such athlete. She has amassed 20 records in the heptathlon and has won three Olympic gold medals. Off the track, she is a business executive who runs her own sports-marketing firm and heads the JJK Community Foundation, an organization that sponsors programs for disadvantaged youth.
The tragic story of J.R. Richard is one that deserves to be told and retold for as long as the sport of baseball survives. Much like the timeless Greek tragedies written thousands of years ago, it is the story of a great figure brought to ruin at the height of his glory by forces beyond his control.
Jason Hall was born December 26, 1970. When he was fifteen years old, a diving accident caused him to become paralyzed from the chest down. Jason was told that he would never live away from home, never attend college and he would not be able to provide for himself or his family.
The tennis establishment wasn't quite ready for the brothers' arrival in 1993 when, just six months into their professional careers, they pulled off a staggering coup: a French Open doubles win that catapulted them onto the global stage. And, among the raised eyebrows and disapproving looks at the chest butts, high fives and self-expression of this new breed of rock ,˜n' roll tennis, the brothers built themselves a loyal following that persists to this day.
Former NFL Referee Providing Motivational Messages on Teamwork, Increased Performance and Managing Change
Head Coach of UCONN's Men's Basketball Team; At the age of 68, Coach Calhoun became the Oldest Coach to Win an NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Title and is One of only 5 Coaches to Win at Least 3 NCAA National Championships
Jim Fassel was named the 15th head coach in Giants history on January 15, 1997. That year, Fassel led his squad to a 10-5-1 record and a berth in the playoffs while capturing the NFC Eastern Division title. Fassel was named Coach of the Year by 11 media outlets, including The Sporting News, after helping the Giants improve from a 6-10 record and a last place finish in the NFC East in 1996.
In 1990, Jim Palmer was accorded baseball's highest honor by his election into the Baseball Hall of Fame his first year of eligibility. He received 92.6% of the 444 ballots cast by eligible members of the Baseball Writers Association of America.
Regarded as "The Dean of NFL Referees", Member of the NFL Hall of Fame and the CPAE Speakers Hall of Fame
Connors began playing tennis when he was three years old, under the tutelage of his mother Gloria, a teaching professional. When he was a young teen-ager, the family moved to California so he could receive advanced training from Pancho Gonzales and Pancho Segura.
Former NFL Coach who led the Dallas Cowboys to two consecutive Super Bowl championships; NFL on Fox Analyst
3 Time NFL Special Teams Coach of the Year; AFL's Dallas Desperados Inaugural Head Coach
After a year as a backup, the 6-foot-3, 195-pound Dumars became a starter in 1986-87 and was soon recognized as one of the finest defensive guards in the league he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Team in 1986 and to the NBA's all-defensive team in 1989, 1990, 1992 and 1993.
On September 11th 1984 Joe Rhea sustained one of the single most catastrophic injuries a human being can endure. While playing football he broke his neck, and was left paralyzed from the neck down. " Be prepared to spend the rest of your life in a wheelchair," was what Joe was told at the age of 14. It was at that moment that Joe made the decision that would forever shape his life. Remaining in that wheelchair was simply not an option.
Training from the age of 7, Orozco's talents were finally recognized when he clinched a spot on the U.S. Men's Gymnastics team, and performed at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Considered by many the greatest catcher in history because of his combination of defensive skill, offensive power, and durability, Johnny Bench was one of the leaders of Cincinnati's "Big Red Machine" that won six Eastern Division titles, four NL pennants, and two world championships during the 1970s.
Kyle Maynard is a motivational speaker, author, entrepreneur and athlete. Despite being born with arms that end at the elbows and legs near the knees, Kyle's wrestled for one of the best teams in the Southeast, set records in weightlifting, fought in mixed martial arts, and most recently became the first man to crawl on his own to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.
Lloyd Carr has led the University of Michigan to a bowl game in every season at the helm, and claimed the Big Ten title five of the past seven seasons (1997, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2004). He became the first Wolverine coach to win four straight bowl games, beating Auburn 31-28 on New Year's Day at the 2001 Florida Citrus Bowl, after leading U-M to victories in the 1998 Rose, 1999 Citrus, 2000 Orange and 2003 Outback Bowls.
Lorenzo Romar was born November 13, 1958 in South Gate, California and is the current head men's basketball coach at the University of Washington.
American swimmer Mark Spitz achieved an Olympic record in 1972 that may never be equalled: seven gold medals. Perhaps no one athlete put more pressure on himself than American swimmer Mark Spitz. The athlete's bold predictions and cocky disposition made it almost impossible for him to live up to the standards he was setting for himself.
Marla Runyan placed third in the qualifying trials for the Women's 1500 meters earning a spot on the 2000 U.S. Olympic team the first time a legally blind person has ever accomplished such a feat. Diagnosed with Stargard's Disease as a child, Marla has been legally blind for 20 years; but she refuses to consider her blindness a handicap. "It is not a factor or an excuse for a bad race" she says. Marla's performance in the Olympics stands as a testimony to what can be achieved through determination and hard work.
"In the darkest days of World War II," he begins in his best lecture-hall baritone, "Winston Churchill inspired the English people with words like, 'Let us brace ourselves to our duties, and so bear ourselves that if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for one thousand years, men will still say: This was their finest hour.' "
One of the very best players in the NFL, Strahan has also established himself as one of the finest defensive players in Giants history.
Mike Ditka is one of the most recognized and successful NFL personalities as a player, coach and television commentator. Currently working as an analyst and commentator on CBS, this is Ditka's second stint in broadcasting, having spent four years as an NFL commentator and analyst on the NFL on NBC.
The enthusiastic captain who led the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team to its gold medal victory, Eruzione served as a sportscaster for both the 1984 and the 1988 Winter Olympic Games.
An unprecedented combination of power and defense made Mike Schmidt one of the game's greatest third basemen. The powerful right-handed hitter slugged 548 home runs, belting 40 or more long balls in three separate seasons and hitting over 30 home runs 10 other times. His 48 homers in 1980 are the most ever in a single season by a third baseman. A three-time National League MVP, he was a 12-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves. Schmidt was named the "Sporting News" Player of the Decade for the 1980s.
Mike Tomlin was named the 16th head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history on Jan. 22, 2007. Hired at the age of 34, Tomlin became only the third head coach hired by the Steelers since 1969. He is the youngest Head Coach in NFL History to win a Super Bowl.
When you think of the Olympics, you think of heroic competition and accomplishments. Well, in 2000 at the Sydney Aquatic Center, Misty provided the World a Race for the Ages!
1984 Olympic Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalist in Gymnastics and first American in Olympics gymnastics history to score a perfect "10"
Leaders with a personal coach reach their goals faster, manage change better, and solve problems more effectively. Teams are encouraged to have open communication and are more action-oriented. And the organization benefits from increased focus on goals and strengthened corporate culture.
Throughout his life, Orel Hershiser has been known as an outstanding baseball player. He has excelled at every level in which he has played and has captured baseball's highest honors - World Series Champion, World Series, American and National League Championship Series MVP,Cy Young Award, and Gold Glove Award.
Oscar McBride is a former NFL player, graduate of Notre Dame, author, and Chairman of the Fit4Life Youth Foundation.
Achieving successful change inevitably means overcoming obstacles. Oz tells his story first hand of how he faced adversity and overcame. His success story is living inspiration for others. The Recon-Marine suffered from paralysis after a traumatic motorcycle accident and has since proactively competed in the adaptive sports of handcycling and Triathlon, working his way to the top in both sports in relative short time. Today Oz is a double world champion in the sport of handcycling, bringing back a gold and a bronze medal for the US Team, in the 2008 Beijing games. View his website for further details: www.knownolimits.com
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