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Danny Hurley      

Head Coach of UConn Men's Basketball

Head Coach of University of Connecticut Men’s Basketball Danny Hurley led the Huskies to a National Title in one of the most impressive March Madness runs in history, defeating San Diego State 76-59. When he became the 19th head coach in the history of UConn basketball, it didn’t take long for him to put his stamp on the program. Hurley was the architect of two previous college basketball rebuilding projects and returned the Huskies to national prominence. From unranked to National Champions, Hurley shares insights from this story of perseverance, hard work, and incredible leadership.

Hurley has taken charge of four struggling hoop programs – St. Benedict’s Prep, Wagner College, the University of Rhode Island, and UConn – and built them into competitors on the national stage. He has been honored with the Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year Award, multiple USBWA District I Coach of the Year Awards, and has sent multiple players to NBA teams. Drawing on his unmatched experience rebuilding multiple programs, Hurley offers actionable takeaways in maximizing personnel, the art of perseverance, and leadership 101.

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Maximizing Personnel

With unmatched experience rebuilding four struggling hoop programs to national prominence, Danny Hurley reveals the secrets to maximizing personnel in the face of enormous challenges. Having led UConn Huskies to a National Title in 2023, Hurley offers solution-oriented strategies for creating a team environment for success, unifying an organization around a shared vision, and supporting team members to achieve their best as individuals and a company.

The Art of Perserverance

Head Coach Danny Hurley is an expert in perseverance – he has served as the architect for multiple rebuilding projects and led the UConn Huskies – who were previously unranked – to the National Title. In the midst of these turnarounds, Hurley persevered personally and inspired his players to persevere as a unified team – through strategy, motivation, and resilience.

Leadership 101

Coach Danny Hurley has led multiple teams to national prominence through strategic rebuilding projects, including the NCAA 2023 Champion Huskies. Having made an immediate impact and left his mark on the programs he’s rehabilitated, and shares his insights on recruitment, maximizing personnel, motivation, and mentorship in this compelling talk.

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