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Former Head Coach, Duke University Men’s Basketball | Best-Selling Author | Founder of the Coach K Leadership & Ethics Center | Renowned Expert in Leadership, Teamwork, and Motivation

Mike Krzyzewski (Coach K) Speaking Fee: $125,000 to $150,000

Former Head Coach, Duke University Men’s Basketball | Best-Selling Author | Founder of the Coach K Leadership & Ethics Center | Renowned Expert in Leadership, Teamwork, and Motivation

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Mike Krzyzewski (Coach K)
Speaking Fee:
$125,000 to $150,000

Travels From:
RDU - Raleigh, NC

Primary Topic Category:
Leadership and Management

Secondary Topic Category:
Sports

 

Mike Krzyzewski (Coach K) Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Passionate, dynamic, inspiring and coach of Duke University men’s basketball team who led Team USA to the gold medal at the 2016 Olympic games in Rio, Mike Krzyzewski (known by fans as Coach K) is a master motivator-not only of teams, but of individuals and organizations, spurring them on to succeed beyond even their own expectations. Coach K is also the executive-in-residence, Co-Founder at Fuqua / Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics at Duke University.

Mike Krzyzewski, or Coach K for short, is one of the most honored collegiate basketball coaches in history. The former head coach of men's basketball at Duke University for over four decades, he amassed five NCAA Championships, 12 Final Four appearances, and 15 ACC Tournament titles for the Blue Devils. His leadership on the court in sports would be matched by his work off the court in the development of academics and personal growth so that he becomes a celebrated mentor not only in sports but also around. In addition to his success on the college basketball court, Coach K experienced high-profile success on the international stage. He won three Olympic gold medals and two FIBA World Cup golds for coaching the USA Basketball Men's National Team, settling his name in history as among the greatest tacticians and leaders ever. His ability to inspire and bring together athletes from diverse backgrounds has had a lasting effect on the sport.Outside his coaching career, Coach K is an exceptionally talented author and speaker on leadership, teamwork, and motivation. He is the author of several bestsellers, including "Leading with the Heart" and "The Gold Standard," in which he discusses his principles for excellence at great length. Coveted venues for his speaking engagements have attracted audiences ranging from corporate executives to community leaders keen to tap into the decades of experience and knowledge he has amassed. His impact extends beyond the court, as shown by his academic influence through the Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics at Duke University, where he acts as a professor and executive-in-residence. His outstanding commitment to developing ethical leaders and making an environment of excellence continues to leave impacts on thousands around the world. His is not just a legacy of wins and awards; it is also that of a lifetime contribution to leadership and education.
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