Gary Speaking
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Current events include:
The Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon Charity Golf Tournament, Oct.15,2008.
Coach WIlliams will receive the 2008 Coaches vs. Cancer Inspiration Award on November 6, 2008, in Albany, New York.
Coach Williams Featured Speaker at Smith Business School Speaker Series: Join the Smith community for a compelling evening with Maryland Men's Head Basketball Coach Gary Williams as part of the Smith Speaker Series on Tuesday, Oct. 14 (6:30 - 9 p.m. in Van Munching Hall's Frank Auditorium).A 1968 marketing graduate, Williams returned to Maryland as head coach in 1989, inheriting a basketball team that had only won nine games the year before and finished last place in the ACC. The breakout for Williams came in 1994 when the Terrapins reclaimed a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Williams is now the most winning coach in Terps' history and has 12 NCAA Tournament berths in the last 14 seasons, seven Sweet Sixteen appearances, a pair of consecutive Final Four showings, and the 2002 national championship. Listen to Williams relate his experience in leadership and team building in sports to the business world and life in general.
The Smith Speaker Series brings dynamic speakers to the greater University of Maryland community—all students, faculty/staff, alumni, and friends are invited to attend. Williams will speak at 7:30 p.m. Plan to come early and stay late to take advantage of the networking receptions!
He has spoken to many notable organizations, including:
Coach Williams has spoken on such topics as Building a Winning Team and Maryland Basketball: Past, Present, and Future, as well as other leadership topics such as motivating, perseverance, overcoming obstacles, and leading with a vision.Xerox Corporation Babe Ruth Museum Chesapeake Bay Beach Club Washington DC, Youth Leadership Foundation Mid-Atlantic Mortgage Lenders
If you are interested in having Coach Williams speak at your event, please contact Kenneth Beaver at beaver@umd.edu.