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Stephen A. Smith, an HBCU graduate of Winston Salem State University, rose from a reporter on high school sports at the New York Daily News, and a college NBA beat reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer, to become the face of ESPN and its most important on-air personality. He is the Executive Producer and Host of “The Stephen A. Smith Show™," a lead commentator and Executive Producer on ESPN’s “First Take,” a Panelist on “NBA Countdown” on ABC, and CEO of Mr. SAS, Inc. Including his journalism career in Newspaper, Radio and Television, Smith’s career now spans 30 years in the sports and entertainment industry. In January 2023, Smith released the New York Times best-selling book “Straight Shooter; A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes,” where he revealed his untold story for the first time. Mr. SAS, Inc. oversaw the marketing and distribution of the book, published by Simon and Schuster and Gallery 13.
Matt Doherty is a nationally recognized motivational speaker, best-selling author, and media personality. He guides corporations, C-suite managers, sales executives, and business and sports coaches to develop their leadership skills and team dynamics. Since being part of the 1982 National Championship team with Michael Jordan at UNC, his journey has included Head Coach at Notre Dame, Head Coach at University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, winning the 2001 ACC Regular Season Championship, AP National Coach of the Year in 2001, and Head Coach at FAU and SMU. In addition, he has also worked with ESPN, the Indiana Pacers, and the Atlantic 10 Conference. Coach Doherty is committed to sharing universal teaching and actionable ideas that will work for anyone. The rest is up to you!
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