When famed high school basketball coach Ken Carter literally locked his undefeated, state play-off bound team out of the gym and forced them to hit the books and stop counting on athletic potential as the only ticket out of a tough, inner-city life, he sent a powerful message. The film, Coach Carter, based on the lockout and starring Samuel L.... read full bio
Coach Leon Lett, of the Dallas Cowboys, played professional football with the Cowboys and the Denver Broncos. He was a two-time Pro Bowler and three-time Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX) during his playing career. Lett was recognized as one of the most feared defensive players in the game, and the foundation of the Cowboys defense. Despite constantly being double-teamed,... read full bio
Since being named as head coach, Lovie Smith has led the Bears to three division titles, two NFC Championship game appearances, and their first Super Bowl appearance in 21 years. He was named the Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year after becoming the fastest head coach in Bears history to lead the team to a division title. Smith and... read full bio
Luke Fickell is an American football coach and former professional football nose guard. Fickell was born in Columbus, Ohio, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was a two-time first team All-Ohio defensive tackle. He went on to play college football at Ohio State University where he started in the Rose Bowl and went on... read full bio
Duke University has named Manny Diaz as its 23rd head football coach. Throughout his 26 years in coaching, Diaz has held the positions of defensive coordinator for 15 of them, including 10 at the FBS Power 5 level, and head coach for 3. In his 21 bowl games as head coach, Diaz has guided the Hurricanes to three straight bowl berths,... read full bio
Mario Cristobal is an American football coach and former football player who is currently the head football coach for the University of Oregon. Cristobal was born in Miami, Florida, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at the University of Miami where he won two national championships, earned first-team All-Big... read full bio
Mark Dantonio is an American football coach and former football defensive back. Dantonio was born in El Paso, Texas, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at the University of South Carolina. Dantonio went on to earned his bachelor’s degree in education from South Carolina and later earned his master’s... read full bio
Mark Helfrich is an American football coach and football analyst who is currently an analyst for Fox Sports. Helfrich was born in Coos Bay, Oregon, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at Southern Oregon University where he was a NAIA All-American and set school records for passing yards, touchdowns... read full bio
Mark Hudspeth is an American professional football coach and former football safety and quarterback. Hudspeth was born in Louisville, Mississippi, and he began his career playing football in high school where he helped lead his team to the Mississippi Private School Association Class A state title and went on to play college football at Delta State University. After finishing his... read full bio
Mark Snyder is an American football coach and former football safety. Snyder was born in South Point, Ohio, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at Marshall University where he earned honorable mention All-American honors and first-team All-Southern Conference honors and led his school to the Division 1-AA National Championship... read full bio
Mark Stoops is an American football coach and former football defensive back. Stoops was born in Youngstown, Ohio, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at the University of Iowa. After playing college football, Stoops went on to begin his career as a coach first working as a graduate assistant... read full bio
Mark Whipple is an American football coach and former football quarterback who is currently the offensive coordinator for the University of Pittsburgh. Whipple was born in Tarrytown, New York, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was named the Arizona Scholar-Athlete of the Year and was an All-State performer. He went on to play college... read full bio
Marty Mornhinweg is an American football coach and former football player who is currently the senior offensive consultant for the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL. Mornhinweg was born in Edmond, Oklahoma, and he began his career playing football in high school where he helped lead his school to a Central Coast Section championship and was also the Northern California Player... read full bio
Marty Schottenheimer was a professional football player for five years and coach for a remarkable thirty-seven years. He served as head coach of the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers, and Virginia Destroyers. He held the peculiar distinction of being the NFL coach with the most wins to never coach a team in a Super Bowl.... read full bio
Through the ages there have been great men who have had a major influence on the people with whom they have come into contact with. One such man is Hall of Fame, former Buffalo Bills Head Coach Marv Levy. Levy, who has a Master's degree from Harvard, was best known as an intelligent and analytical football coach. Levy was hired... read full bio
Mike Fratello spent six seasons as the Cleveland Cavaliers head coach. In those six campaigns, he collected 248 wins and 212 losses, taking the Cavaliers to the playoffs in all but two seasons. Fratello also served as the Atlanta Hawks head coach seven seasons compiling a 324-250 record. He led five of those Atlanta teams to the post-season, which captured... read full bio
Head Coach Nick Saban cemented his status as one of the greatest coaches of all-time in any sport After leading the University of Alabama Crimson Tide to victory in the College Football Playoff National Championship over Clemson. With five National Championship wins, he currently shares the record for most College Football Championships with former Alabama coach Bear Bryant. Along with... read full bio
In the world of sports, Pat Riley, the president of the Miami Heat and a member of the Hall of Fame, is a legendary person. Riley has made incomparable accomplishments and contributions to the game of basketball over the course of an almost 50-year career. Riley had already made a name for himself before taking on his present executive position. His... read full bio
Basketball Hall of Famer Phil Jackson is unquestionably one of the most talented and successful coaches in NBA history. With eleven NBA championships to his name, six with the Chicago Bulls and five with the Los Angeles Lakers, Jackson is the penultimate sports speaker. Drafted by the New York Knicks, Jackson also spent thirteen years as a player in the... read full bio
Phillip Fulmer is a former player and head coach for Tennessee University. He is most well known for coaching the Tennessee football team in the first ever BCS National Championship Game. Fulmer has also served as Offensive Line Coach and Offensive Coach. When he retired as head coach he had the second most wins in the school’s history. Fulmer has... read full bio
