The Voices of March Madness

Inspiration. Hope. Success and teamwork—the not-so-secret blend of herbs and spices that makes the NCAA Tournament so damned delicious, year after year. The ingredients are always the same but March Madness is always something unique.It’s where great stories spring to life, where timeless lessons ar... Read More

Grant Hill has woven experiences acquired through a successful and, at times, challenging career in basketball to his success as an entrepreneur and keynote speaker. The Basketball Hall of Famer recently showcased his ability to captivate audiences as the keynote speaker for a Martin Luther King Jr.... Read More

Legendary college coach Nick Saban’s retirement sent shockwaves through the sports world last week. Industry experts, however, always saw a path forward for Saban after coaching that included an array of opportunities. While his connection to ESPN and broadcasting in general has been clear over the... Read More

When Allyson Felix, a Trojan alumna, renowned athlete, activist and top sports speaker, delivered the keynote address at USC's 139th commencement ceremony, it took on a victorious spirit.“Allyson has already inspired the world as a runner and used her platform to push for women’s health and women’s... Read More

The ESPY Awards are always a night of remembering tremendous athletic accomplishments from the past year. There are also memorable moments at the ESPYs that are never forgotten. This summer, the standout ESPYs speakers were UConn rising sophomore Paige Bueckers and inspirational triathlete Chri... Read More

Although it is unlikely that anyone will be able to match Usain Bolt’s charm and star quality, there is one sprinter who might be able to take his mantle as the biggest name in the sport Noah Lyles holds all of the qualities required to become America’s next Olympic sprint champion.Ly... Read More

Tommie Smith forever became an icon for diversity when he raised his fist on the Olympic medal stage in 1968. Since then, the speaker Tommie Smith has shared his experiences with race and the importance of fighting for social justice. Most recently, Smith, who is regarded as one of the top dive... Read More

San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon has achieved plenty of firsts in the NBA. That kind of inspirational story to the top of a male-dominated sport has made her an in-demand keynote speaker for a number of groups. Recently, Hammon was able to be a virtual speaker for a group of New Y... Read More

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