Rick Pitino is one of the most brilliant minds in coaching. He is the coach of the University of Louisville Cardinals. Over the past 15 seasons, Pitino has compiled a .739 winning percentage, and has taken more teams to the NCAA Final Four than all but seven coaches. He is known for getting his players to believe in themselves and desire to overachieve.

Commonly known as the player that took over the top spot after Michael Jordan's retirement, Shaquille O?Neal has become a presence to be recognized on and off the court. Shaq became the most dominant center in National Basketball Association, MVP, and a world champion. Shaq has also had a successful career as a movie star and rapper. As a business man, Shaq owns a record label and clothing line entitled Twism.

Considered as "one of the best players ever" in the game of women's basketball, Sheryl Swoopes accomplishments are many. She was recognized and awarded an ESPY at the 2000 ESPY Awards Show for "Female Professional Basketball Player of the Year" and has repeatedly been named to the All-WNBA First Team in 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2002. Recently Ms. Swoopes was named as the "2002 WNBA Player of the Year" and "2002 Defensive Player of the Year." Off the court, Sheryl is dedicated to educating, enhancing and empowering our youth through her many foundations and speaking engagements.

Terdema Ussery is President & CEO of the Dallas Mavericks. He has served as president of Nike Sports Management which was integral in the launch of Coca-Cola's POWERADE brand. He was also the original CEO of HDNet, responsible for negotiating the company's initial content and distribution deals.

Recognized as an All-State basketball player his senior year, Walter Bond received a scholarship to the University of Minnesota. Walter's professional career as basketball player included playing for the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons. Toward the end of his basketball career, Walter became the owner of a national franchise which helped him get his feet wet in the business world. Now through Walter Bond Seminars, Walter is sharing his life long lessons of success and failure with organizations throughout America.