2020 Keynote Speakers
Tim Elmore
CEO and Founder of Growing Leaders
Dr. Tim Elmore is CEO and Founder of Growing Leaders, creator of Habitudes, and is a best-selling author and international speaker. A world-renowned expert on Generation Y and Generation Z, Dr. Elmore uses his knowledge to equip educators, coaches, leaders, parents, and other adults to impart practical life and leadership skills to young adults that will help them navigate through life.
More Keynote Speakers coming soon
2020 Workshop Leaders
Workshop leaders will be announced in early 2020. To apply to be a workshop leader, please email scott@nashvillecoachingcoalition.com
What to expect
There are few opportunities for coaches to grow their skill sets beyond the X’s and O’s of their sport.
Until now.
The Coach Forum offers high school and college coaches an opportunity to learn from highly respected coaches, former athletes, doctors and sports professionals from around the country that are innovatively leading their athletes, improving their communities and building thriving programs.
Networking
Get to know other like-minded coaches.
Expert Insight
Hear dynamic presenters share their tools and experiences.
Workshops
Interact with speakers and other attendees in smaller sessions.
Ticketing
Ticket includes admission, parking, light breakfast, lunch and refreshments.
Registration for 2020 will open soon.
Early Bird
$89
Get an early bird discount —
register by May 31, 2019 for 30% off!
Regular Price
$129
Regular general admission ticket
with open registration.
Interested in a scholarship for a discounted ticket? Contact scott@nashvillecoachingcoalition.com
Some of Our Past Attendees
What the coaches are saying
The Coach Forum has allowed me to expand my coaching knowledge by giving me the tools, examples and encouragement I need to be a successful coach. I was reminded I wasn’t alone in my coaching journey.
Nicole Phillips
Springfield High School
We heard some excellent speakers on diverse topics! It was also good to meet other educators and coaches from around the area to share ideas. This will be of great benefit to our program in the coming months.
Kenny Shakelford
Westminster Academy Memphis
The event was a blast! The Coach Forum provides a whole new experience and a totally unique perspective as to “why” we coach.
Scott Blade
Independence High School
Great lineup of speakers! Thank you for your commitment to developing coaches in the path of character, commitment and integrity.
Jeff Clark
McCallie School
Sponsors
Want to be a sponsor of The Coach Forum and/or be a vendor at the event? Contact
scott@
2019 Speakers
Timothy Alexander
Director of Character Development, University of Alabama-Birmingham Athletics
Heath Eslinger
Make Parents Your Greatest Asset
Craig Haworth
Building Culture Through Positive Energy and Engagement
Jeremy Boone
The Language of a Leader That Others Want To Follow
Kate Fagan
Best Selling Author and Former ESPN Journalist
Ryan Leaf
Former NFL Player
Devin DeLaughter
The Four Pillars of Transformational Leadership: Moving from Management to Leadership
Jon Gordon with special guest Mike Smith
Best Selling Author
Blair Rummel
How Does It Feel to Be Coached By Me? Changing how kids Experience High School Sports
2018 Speakers
Rory Vaden
Best Selling Author
RA Dickey
Major League Baseball Player
Greg Sankey
SEC Commissioner
Janine Tucker
John Hopkins Lacrosse Coach
Cuonzo Martin
University of Missouri Men’s Basketball Coach
Blair Rummel
High School Soccer and Track Coach
Inky Johnson
Inspirationalist
Emily Klueh
Athletic Counselor, University of Michigan
2017 Speakers
Patrick Murphy
Head Softball Coach, University of Alabama
Tim Shaw
Former Tennessee Titan, Author
Heath Eslinger
Head Wrestling Coach, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Will Healy
Head Football Coach, Austin Peay State University
Dana Ford
Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Tennessee State University
Shanterra McBride
Author and Founder, Marvelous University
Dr. Burton Elrod
NFL and NCAA orthopedic Surgeon
Eric Johnson
Vice President of Youth Development at STARS Nashville
Dr. Chris Carr
Performance Psychologist for the Indiana Pacers
Steve Herndon
Former Atlanta Falcon, Founder SafetyNet Recovery Center
Hayley McCall
Former Midfielder for Sky Blue FC, Leadership Consultant at Tribus Allen
Stephanie White
Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Vanderbilt University
2016 Speakers
Joe Ehrmann
Former NFL player, Author
Darren Ambrose
Head Women's Soccer Coach, Vanderbilt University
Ingle Martin
Head Football Coach, Christ Presbyterian Academy
Celia Slater
Former Executive Director, NCAA Women's Coaches Academy, Founder of True North Sports
Will Heininger
Former University of Michigan Football Player
Dotsie Basuch
Olympic Silver Medalist Cyclist, Motivational Speaker
Stephen James
Executive Director of Sage Hill Counseling
Geoff McDonald
Head Men's Tennis Coach, Vanderbilt University
Shan Foster
Senior Director of External Affairs, AMEND Together
Wendy Borlabi
Performance Psychologist for the Chicago Bulls
Dr. Allen Sills
Professor of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University
Josh Davis
Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer
Valorie Kondos Field
Head Gymnastics Coach, UCLA
7 . 17 . 2020 | 8:30a – 3:00p | Music City Center – Nashville, TN
