Victory Through Teamwork and Leadership
Presenter: Mike Krzyzewski (Coach K), Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Duke University (1980 – 2022)
Moderator: Keith Pinkley, Athene
Sponsored by Athene
Description: Get ready to elevate your game and lead your team to victory. The legendary Mike Krzyzewski shares insights, inspirations, and proven principles learned throughout his unparalleled coaching career. Discover the secrets behind Krzyzewski's success on and off the basketball court as he unveils powerful strategies for motivating individuals, fostering strong team dynamics, and cultivating unwavering confidence.
Mike Krzyzewski (known globally as Coach K) is one of the most accomplished and influential coaches in sports history. The longtime leader of Duke University men’s basketball and the head coach who guided Team USA to three Olympic gold medals, he is celebrated for his ability to inspire teams, organizations, and individuals to perform at their highest level.
A member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the FIBA Hall of Fame, the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame, Coach K has built a legacy defined by excellence. His career includes five NCAA Championships, 13 Final Fours, 1,202 victories (the most in NCAA Division I men’s basketball), and multiple Olympic and World Championship titles. He has also coached more NBA Draft selections than any coach in history.
Coach K shares powerful lessons on leadership, communication, trust, and teamwork, drawing from decades of elite coaching experience. He is the author of several bestselling books, including Beyond Basketball and The Gold Standard.
A 12-time National Coach of the Year, he also serves as Co-Founder of the Coach K Center on Leadership and Ethics at Duke and chairs the Emily Krzyzewski Center, which supports youth in Durham. He has been a dedicated board member of the V Foundation since 1993.