Jim Delany - S3E22 - Former Big10 Commissioner

This week Coach Doherty talks with legendary Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany. Delany grew up in diverse Newark New Jersey and excelled as a high school bsaketball player. He was signed by Dean Smith to attend University of North Carolina and following 4 years of playing and graduating, Jim went on to receive his JD from UNC Law School as well.  During Delany's illustrious tenure in the Big Ten, he is recognized for several achievements including creating the Big Ten Netowrk; securing a $6Billion deal with CBS Sports to air men's college basketball games; ushering Title IX into the business of college sports serving as a foundation for the current success in women's organzied sports in America. Delany served on many NCAA ADvisory boards and used his influence to help establish the Bowl Championship Series. After 31 years, Jim retired in 2020. He remains a critical thought leader for education and sports. To learn more about booking Coach Matt Doherty to speak at your next event or help you elevate your leadership game, visit dohertycoaching.com today.