Bill Curry

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There are two pains in life – the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. The first is temporary. The other lasts forever. You alone decide which to endure.

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For more than 40 years, Bill Curry's inspirational messages have mesmerized audiences. Using a commanding, passionate, and often humorous delivery, he connects with each listener, leaving a profound impression every time he speaks. Bill's is an old-school message delivered with contemporary flair.

Bill was a two-time Super Bowl Champion and played in two NFL Pro Bowls. As an NCAA coach, Bill was named National Coach of the Year at Alabama and later became the first head football coach ever at Georgia State. As an ESPN commentator, he regularly shared his thoughts with a worldwide audience of millions. When Bill talks of discipline and success, his life experience is proof-positive of the effectiveness of his methods.

Throughout his career, Bill faced a wide range of mettle-testing adversities. His NFL career was cut short by a catastrophic knee injury. In Super Bowl III, Bill's Baltimore Colts suffered a humiliating loss in the greatest sports upset of all time. Bill's coaching career included mind-numbing lows and devastating tragedies. When Bill talks of perseverance and toughness, he speaks with an authoritative voice steeled by his personal experiences.

Bill played for some of the greatest coaches of all time, including Vince Lombardi, Don Shula, and Bobby Dodd. His teammates included legendary players like Willie Davis, Bart Starr, and Johnny Unitas. Bill has studied the lives and methods of his personal heroes from past generations, ranging from Helen Keller and Rudyard Kipling to Theodore Roosevelt and Goethe. When Bill talks of leadership and success, his is a personal message molded by his extraordinary mentors and role models.

Whatever the message you wish to communicate – success, leadership, team-building, perseverance, some other topic in the "Wonder of You" Series, or even an agenda that you help design – Bill will do so in a resounding manner the attendees will never forget.

WEEKLY MESSAGE


"Love & Acceptance"

"GREAT TRAIT" CLIPS

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PERSEVERANCE

Never succumb to the "Fellowship of the Miserable."

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LEADERSHIP

Great leaders, like small children, are comfortable in their own skins.

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COMPASSION

Unexpected, undeserved, unrewarded acts of kindness change lives.

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LOVE

Our society must strive
to embrace The Miracle
of the Huddle.

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PROGRAMS & SERVICES

  • Speeches & Appearances •
  • Success & Leadership Training •
  • The "Wonder Of You" Program •
  • Coaching Mentorship & Clinics •
  • Media Training •
  • Crisis Communications •

TESTIMONIALS

Bill Curry was sensational in his speech to my national sales force. His comments resonated with each member. He uses real life experiences to illustrate the qualities of leaders and what it takes to win.

Jim Terry, VP
Nat'l Sales, Coca-Cola N.A.

As I listened to Bill Curry, I was awestruck. He is the entire package in a speaker. Not only does he command the attention of the room with his engaging and captivating style, but he has a wealth of knowledge and experience that make his words and messages come alive.

Dr. Sara Hickmann
NFL, Manager of Player Development

If you can get a chance to get in front of Bill Curry and hear him speak, you are going to be better off for it.

Mike Greenberg & Mike Golic
ESPN's "Mike & Mike"
Mike & Mike audio
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PHOTO ARCHIVE

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"Little did I know as an undersized center for Coach Bill Badgett at College Park High School that football would play an integral role in my life for the next five decades."

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WHAT'S NEW WITH BILL?

SHOULD CHARACTER MATTER IN PRO SPORTS?

Bill Curry
Read Bill's answer in the New York Times' "Room For Debate".

THE "WONDER OF YOU" SERIES

"Wonder" is defined as something that arouses awe or admiration. Every person has the potential to be wonderful in a unique fashion. Bill evokes the maximum expression of each audience member's incredible potential. Bill's "Wonder Of You" series covers a broad array of business and personal challenges in a comprehensive fashion. You can select the entire series or any portion thereof, or work with Bill to craft a message that is unique to your organization.

WRITTEN WORKS

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TEN MEN YOU MEET IN THE HUDDLE

Bill Curry


"Ten Men is equal parts autobiography, character study, leadership manual, and profound philosophy. Bill Curry has a wonderful gift for portraiture. This is by far the best book about the NFL I've ever read."

Pat Conroy, Author of The Prince of Tides

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