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Sports
Coach Jay Cobb is the head coach of the varsity football team at Trinity High School in Louisville, Kentucky.
Lisa is a highly regarded & respected figure in professional women's basketball around the world.
Rogers manages communications & media relations for the iconic racetrack Churchill Downs & its events, including the KY. Derby-known as "the most exciting 2 minutes in sports!"
Lukas has trained 20+ champions with over 4,800 career wins, making him 1 of THE most successful & influential horse trainers in American Thoroughbred racing history!
Al's real name is Allen Ray Sarven. He is a well-known figure in the Professional Wrestling industry, BOTH as a performer, trainer & now promoter!
Hailing from the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, & now calls Taylors, South Carolina home! But what sets him apart isn't just his hometown – it's his incredible journey!
an accomplished sports journalist, TV host, & media personality-recognized for her expertise in sports broadcasting. With her skills she developed a passion for sports early on & cultivated her love for football=mainly NFL!
Ingram has enjoyed a highly successful career, which includes a Heisman Trophy win in college & multiple NFL Pro Bowls.
an American former professional football player, widely considered 1 of grtst. running backs in National Football League (NFL) history, playing primarily for Dallas Cowboys/Arizona Cardinals.
American businessman & philanthropist, best known as owner of Gallery Furniture-a retail furniture chain based in Houston, TX. He has garnered fame for his entrepreneurial acumen & community service efforts!
Aaron's story began in 1985 when, at 12, a snowmobiling accident changed his life forever. The accident left him paralyzed from the waist down, presenting challenges that would have overwhelmed lesser souls. But in Aaron, the spark of resilience was ignited.
She charted a remarkable journey that defies the odds & inspires the world. From the challenges of a traumatic childhood to becoming a Paralympian champion, Oksana's life story is a testament to the power of resilience & indomitable human spirit.
An American former professional basketball player, & team member of winning 2013 NCAA Championship Univ. of Louisville team. After Retiring, he became a sports analyst for ESPN & ACC Network
Marcus is a Swedish professional racing driver. He competes in the NTT IndyCar Series, driving the No. 8 Honda for Chip Ganassi Racing, & is the 2022 Indianapolis 500 winner. Ericsson previously competed in Formula One between 2014 & 2018.
American Sportswriter, Pundit, & TV Analyst primarily covering the National Football League (NFL).
She qualified for Team USA taking her to Croatia, Prague, & Switzerland. After graduating, Leah became a professional figure skater with Holiday on Ice touring in Europe. She then became a Certified Personal Trainer back in the USA & started her own online fitness business.
Leah Travisano
Professional Figure Skater, Personal Trainer, Online Health Coach & Make-Up Artist
Interviewed: 07-30-2021
Tawanda is a native of Zimbabwe, but has become an American immigrant success story! His favorite saying is that he enjoys mentoring young professionals to grow their wings “so they too can fly.”
Tawanda Chitapa
Zimbabwean Immigrant & American Healthcare I.T. Expert, Mentor, and Soccer Fanatic
Interviewed: 05-21-2021
A living legend in the world of professional wrestling! Since 1970, Jerry has headlined main events across the world for Memphis Wrestling, WWF, WWE, NWA, AWA, World Class Championship Wrestling, United States Wrestling Association, & Smoky Mountain Wrestling.
As bodybuilder, Ferrigno won IFBB Mr. America title & 2 consecutive IFBB Mr. Universe titles & appeared in bodybuilding documentary Pumping Iron. As actor, he is best known for his title role in the CBS TV series The Incredible Hulk.
Lou Ferrigno
American bodybuilder best known as “The Incredible Hulk”- Galaxycon
Interviewed: 11-22-2019
Former American & Canadian football QB who played professionally for 23 seasons. He spent the majority of his career with the NFL's Houston Oilers & the CFL's Edmonton Eskimos. Moon also played for the NFL's Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, & Kansas City Chiefs.
Rabil is a Lebanese-American professional lacrosse player & founder of a new professional lacrosse organization, known as the Premier Lacrosse League
Trained 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah & 2018 Triple Crown winner Justify. Baffert has won 5 KY Derbies, 7 Preakness Stakes, 3 Belmont Stakes, & 3 KY. Oaks.
Bob Baffert
Legendary American Racehorse Trainer & 2018 & 2015 Triple Crown Winner
Interviewed: 05-03-2019
2007 recipient of the Bobby Bowden Award, a natl. honor presented by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes & played college football at Univ. of KY. & was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the 4th round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Tamme also played for the Denver Broncos & Atlanta Falcons.
Jacob Tamme
(2008-2016) retired NFL player & University of KY. Athletics Hall of Fame
Interviewed: 05-02-2019
Since 1984, Greg has served 35+ years with the Louisville Redbirds, Louisville RiverBats & now Louisville Bats in many diverse roles.
McGaughey has accomplished the rare trifecta of training a Breeders’ Cup winner, her daughter, and her granddaughter in the troika of Personal Ensign, My Flag, and Storm Flag Flying. In 2013 he won his first Kentucky Derby with Orb.
Smith has won the most Breeders' Cup races of any jockey with 26 Breeders' Cup wins. Smith also is the 2nd leading jockey of all time in earnings with over $300 million. In 2018, Smith rode Justify to the Triple Crown, becoming the oldest jockey to win the title at age 52.
best known for winning the 2011 Preakness Stakes with Shackleford and the Breeders’ Cup Turf with Little Mike. He also upset American Pharoah in the 2015 Travers Stakes with Keen Ice. He won the 2012 Eclipse Award for Outstanding Trainer.
Dr. Tad Seifert is a neurologist in Louisville, Kentucky and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Norton Children's Hospital and Norton Women's and Kosair Children's Hospital.
In 2015, he was chosen to lead the KY. Derby Museum, since taking the lead, Armstrong & his “KDM” staff have increased revenue by 22%, along with annual attendance increases.
Chef David Danielson
Former Executive Chef, Churchill Downs Racetrack (2011-2022)
Interviewed: 07-28-2017
For 20 years, Mike Berry has been at the helm of the Kentucky Derby Festival (KDF), one of the nation’s largest and most notable civic celebrations.
Donald E. Lassere leads the Muhammad Ali Center and fosters its mission of building and expanding on the Center’s educational programs, partnerships, and other outreach initiatives.
James O’Connor is a former professional soccer player and is head coach of Louisville City FC.
Coach James O'Connor
Former Head Coach, Louisville City FC (Football Club)-soccer-(2015-2018)
Interviewed: 11-20-2016
Amanda Duffy’s desire to break boundaries and her competitive spirit to succeed drive her every day.
Dan McDonnell loves to compete, loves to win, and loves seeing the growth in his players as he coaches the University of Louisville baseball team.
Tom Jurich cites his motivation to do things right and see results as he leads athletic programs at the University of Louisville.
Tom Jurich
Former Vice President and Director of Athletics, University of Louisville
Interviewed: 11-13-2015
Jeff Walz has a passion for excellence that drives him as the head coach of the University of Louisville Women’s basketball team.
Coach Jeff Walz
Head Coach, University of Louisville NCAA Women’s Basketball
Interviewed: 11-13-2015
Mark Johnson has a deep passion for the sport and spectacle of horse racing; He calls it the greatest theatre on earth.
Growing up Derek Anderson listened to the positives around him. This drove him through his NBA career and the founding of a successful business and charitable foundation.
Derek Anderson
Investor, Philanthropist, Mental Health Counselor, Screenwriter/Producer, & Best Selling Author
Interviewed: 10-28-2011
Jeff Van Note played football eighteen years for the NFL Atlanta Falcons, the second longest for any player on one team.
Dale Orem
Former Mayor of Jeffersonville, Indiana (1984-1991) & NFL Referee (1980-1998)
Interviewed: 07-24-2009
Adventurer, educator and administrator Tori Muden McClure believes integrity is the hallmark of leadership.
Tori Murden McClure
World Class Rower-Past President, Spalding University (2010-2024)
Interviewed: 07-24-2009
Louisville-native Scotty Davenport is enjoying a notable career as a basketball coach in his own hometown.
Coach “Scotty” Davenport
Head Coach, Bellarmine University Men’s Basketball Team (2005-)
Interviewed: 07-24-2009
Pat Day
Retired Horse Racing Jockey (1976-2005) & 1992 Kentucky Derby Winner
Interviewed: 09-26-2008
PJ Cooksey believes you should find what you are passionate about in life and go and do it.
Diane McGraw loves to create a plan, gather the necessary resources, and watch it all come together.
Diane McGraw
Past Executive Director, Greater Louisville Sports Commission (2006-2009)
Interviewed: 09-26-2007
John Asher loves the sport of horse racing and is driven to make everything about Churchill Downs the best in the world.
John Asher (1955-2018)
Former-Vice President of Racing Communications, Churchill Downs (1999-2018)
Interviewed: 05-24-2007
Paul Hornung (1935-2020)
1956 Heisman Trophy Winner-and former Green Bay Packer (1957-1966)
Interviewed: 09-27-2006
Jim Host loves Kentucky and he believes it has more potential than any other state in the country.
Jim Host
Former Kentucky Commerce Secretary & Founder of Host Communications
Interviewed: 09-27-2006
Growing up in Kansas, Steve Sexton learned a lot about the importance of a strong work ethic and goal setting.
Billy Reed believes in the power of the written word and its ability to influence people and events.
Jonathan Blue loves finding new opportunities and growing them into successful enterprises.
