Sports Leadership Expert & Academic Director; Founder of Center for Sports Leadership & Innovation at University of Texas; Author of "Call an Audible"; Former NFL & College Football Coach

Austin, TX, USA

Daron K. Roberts Biography

Daron K. Roberts is a Harvard Law School graduate who transitioned from a legal career to football coaching, ultimately earning positions on the sidelines of the National Football League. Roberts holds degrees from the University of Texas, Harvard Kennedy School, and Harvard Law School. During his third year at Harvard Law School, he decided to pursue football coaching, contacting every NFL team and receiving responses from 31 teams declining his request. This effort led to seven years coaching in the NFL and college football, including roles with the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, West Virginia Mountaineers, and Cleveland Browns.

Roberts is the author of "Call an Audible: Let My Pivot from Harvard Law to NFL Coach Inspire Your Transition," which was recognized by Amazon as a No. 1 New Release and Best Seller, and selected by Sports Illustrated as one of its best sports business books. He has also written "A Kids Book About Empathy" and "Microwins: Go Small, Build Momentum, and Tackle the Goals that Actually Matter in Life." "A Kids Book About Empathy" was included in Oprah's Favorite Things list. "Microwins," published by Wiley, outlines strategies for achieving goals through incremental progress.

Roberts founded and serves as director of the Center for Sports Leadership and Innovation at the University of Texas, the first university-based institute focused on developing leadership and character curricula for athletes at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels. He developed and teaches the course "A Gameplan for Winning at Life" to incoming freshman student-athletes at the University of Texas, reaching nearly 300 students each academic year. His writing has appeared in The Houston Chronicle, Huffington Post, Forbes, and Fortune. Roberts has also served as a guest analyst for ESPN's Longhorn Network.

Roberts has been recognized as a Top 20 Global Speaker and Top 10 Business Speaker, and has been named LinkedIn's No. 1 Top Voice in Sports. He is a former venture capital partner, active investor, and private equity advisor. Roberts serves on the SXSW Sports Advisory Commission and the Coca-Cola Foundation Board, contributing to the fields of business, education, and civic engagement. His work spans public speaking, authorship, and academic leadership, focusing on sports leadership, career transitions, and personal development.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/30/2026.

Daron K. Roberts Videos

Rejection Is Your Resume | Daron Roberts | TEDxUTAustin

Rejection Is Your Resume | Daron Roberts | TEDxUTAustin

How often do you think about your rejections? I’m sure it’s more often than we’d like. But how often do you showcase your rejections? That...

The Art of Risk Taking | Daron K. Roberts

The Art of Risk Taking | Daron K. Roberts

DEI Talk by Coach Daron K Roberts

DEI Talk by Coach Daron K Roberts

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