Few athletes have earned the right to lead with bravado more than Mike Eruzione during the past 50 years. Eruzione, the captain of the 1980 U.S. Men's Olympic Hockey Team, scored the game-winning goal to defeat the Soviet hockey team at the Lake Placid Olympics. Even after 42 years, the Eruzio... Read More
National Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration that takes place every year from September 15 to October 15. During this time, Hispanic Americans are recognized for their significant contributions to society. Many athletes with Hispanic descent loom large as figures who particular... Read More
Many people are drawn to inspirational stories of people who have overcome adversity and achieved great success. This is never more evident than in the world of sports. In many ways, athlete marketing is where modern influencer marketing originated. Athlete creators' reach has widened thanks to soci... 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
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Shannon Miller became a household name in 1996 after winning two gold medals at the Atlanta Olympics, four years after winning two silver and three bronze at the Barcelona Olympics. In 2011, her name was in the headlines for a different reason – she had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer."I was very... Read More
Early in April, Sarah Thomas, the NFL's first female game official, may have made a mistake. When she spoke to around 100 individuals at Penn State Behrend's McGarvey Commons, the Brandon, Mississippi resident may have thought she was the only female football official in the room. Keynote Speak... Read More
Due to his successful NFL career, former USMA grad Alejandro Villanueva is one of the most visible examples of the character traits that are strengthened at West Point. Every March 16th, cadets, officers, and soldiers gather at the Cadet Mess Hall to celebrate the principles they have learned by com... Read More
Keynote speaker Alex Smith recently shared his amazing story of overcoming self-doubt and recovering from a devastating life-altering accident. On Tuesday, March 22, Smith spoke to an audience at Murray High School about his life and his recovery. The former Utah star was the first speaker in... Read More
The Sewell Leadership Event, now in its 20th year, drew corporate leaders, managers, school teachers, and others from across the Permian Basin to the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center in late March. The conference lasted all day and featured a number of motivating speakers, including Heisman Trophy... Read More