Manny Diaz
Head Football Coach at Duke
Manny Diaz is the head coach at Duke. Before joining the Blue Devils, Diaz was the defensive coordinator at Penn State. Diaz also served as the head coach at his hometown University of Miami. Diaz was
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Mike Krzyzewski
All-Time NCAA Basketball Wins Leader and Five-Time National Champion
Retired Duke head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski's resume speaks for itself. Not only is he a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, he is a 12-time NCAA National Coach of the Year and owns the NCAA
Heather O'Reilly
Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and World Cup Champion
Heather O’Reilly notched over 230 appearances in her international soccer career. O'Reilly's time with Team USA was highlighted by three Olympic gold medals and a win at the 2015 World Cup. O'Rei
Erin Matson
Head Coach of UNC Field Hockey & Youngest Coach in NCAA History
The University of North Carolina Tar Heels field hockey team has Erin Matson as its current head coach after she retired from playing field hockey as a former American field hockey player. The field h
Michael Lombardi
General Manager of North Carolina Football
Michael Lombardi has a varied background in the NFL front office and broadcasting. Lombardi was an assistant to the coaching staff with the New England Patriots and General Manager and Vice President
Tyler Hansbrough
Former National Player of the Year and National Champion at North Carolina
Tyler Hansbrough entered the University of North Carolina as a highly recruited power forward and proved why as he led the Tar Heels in scoring as a freshman. He went on to have one of the most succes
Anson Dorrance
Legendary Women 's Soccer Coach at North Carolina Who Won 21 NCAA Championships
Dorrance, a 1974 Tar Heel alumni, took over as Carolina's men's soccer coach in September 1977, then added duties as head coach and creator of UNC's women's team in September 1979. Anson Dorrance, a f
Courtney Banghart
Head Women's Basketball Coach at the University of North Carolina
Courtney Banghart is the head women's basketball coach at the University of North Carolina. Prior to joining the Tar Heels, she established a sterling reputation as the coach at Princeton University.
Roy Williams
Retired Hall of Fame College Basketball Coach
There are not many coaches that have been as successful as Roy Williams in college basketball. Williams was a top-notch coach at both Kansas and North Carolina. Williams ranks second all-time in wins
Cam Ward
Carolina Hurricanes Legendary Goaltender
Cam Ward is one of the greats in Carolina Hurricanes history. Ward is best known for coming up as a rookie and helping the Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup in 2006. He won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the
Torry Holt
Seven-Time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl Champion for the St. Louis Rams
Prior to making it to the National Football League, Torry Holt began his career in football when he was in high school. While in high school he was named a Prep Football Report All-American selection
Courtney Kupets Carter
Two-Time Olympic Medal Winner in Gymnastics
Courtney Kupets is a former American gymnast born in 1986 in Bedford, Texas. As a member of the World Artistic Gymnastics and U.S. national team, Kupets has earned an extremely impressive total of eig
Joanne P. McCallie
Former Duke Women's Basketball Coach and Mental Health Advocate
Joanne P. McCallie built a tremendous resume in women's college basketball. McCallie had amazing success at Maine, Michigan State and Duke. She was the first women's coach to win a conference title in
Carla Overbeck
Olympic Women's Soccer Gold Medalist
Carla Overbeck is a retired soccer player and she currently is an assistant coach for Duke University’s women’s soccer team. Overbeck began playing soccer at 11 years old for the Dallas Sting, a club
Rachel Baker
General Manager of Duke Basketball
Rachel Baker holds perhaps as one of a kind position in college basketball as the general manager for Duke men's basketball. Baker is overseeing many important aspects of the program, including the ev
Dereck Whittenburg
Legendary National Championship Basketball Player at NC State
Dereck Whittenburg played his collegiate basketball at North Carolina State and was a member of their 1983 NCAA National Championship team. Prior to playing for the Wolfpack he was a high school All-A
North Carolina Triangle Speakers
Book North Carolina Triangle speakers to bring championship excellence, legendary coaching wisdom, and the fierce competitive spirit of Tobacco Road to your next event. Shaped by the iconic rivalries of Duke and UNC, the raucous howl of ACC crowds, world-class Research Triangle universities, and the pioneering spirit of the Tar Heel State, these speakers deliver powerful keynote speeches on leadership, teamwork, overcoming adversity, peak performance, mental toughness, and winning cultures. From Hall of Fame coaches and Olympic-level athletes to collegiate legends and motivators rooted in the Triangle, these speakers are perfect for corporate events, conferences, sales kickoffs, university gatherings, and community events in North Carolina and beyond.
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$100,000-$200,000
Durham, NC
Mike Krzyzewski
All-Time NCAA Basketball Wins Leader and Five-Time National Champion
$10,000 - $20,000
Chapel Hill, NC
Heather O'Reilly
Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and World Cup Champion
Available Upon Request
Chapel Hill
Erin Matson
Head Coach of UNC Field Hockey & Youngest Coach in NCAA History
$10,000 - $20,000
Chapel Hill, NC
Tyler Hansbrough
Former National Player of the Year and National Champion at North Carolina
Available Upon Request
Chapel Hill, NC
Anson Dorrance
Legendary Women 's Soccer Coach at North Carolina Who Won 21 NCAA Championships
Available Upon Request
Chapel HIll, NC
Courtney Banghart
Head Women's Basketball Coach at the University of North Carolina
Available Upon Request
Raleigh, NC
Torry Holt
Seven-Time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl Champion for the St. Louis Rams
Available Upon Request
Durham, NC
Joanne P. McCallie
Former Duke Women's Basketball Coach and Mental Health Advocate
Under $10,000
Raleigh, NC
Dereck Whittenburg
Legendary National Championship Basketball Player at NC State
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