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Ricky Price      

President & Founder of Game Ready Skills and Development Trainning LLC; Former Basketball Player at Duke University

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Ricky Price was one of the best prep players in the history of California. A McDonalds All-American Slam Dunk Champion, he was unanimously named a USA Today/AP/Parade Top 5 player in the country. These talents helped Price achieve early success and opened up an opportunity for him to represent the USA in the Junior Olympics in Argentina, where he won a gold medal.

Price is an alumnus of Duke University where he was an All-ACC performer and two-time ACC regular season champion for the Blue Devils. His decade-long pro career included stints with several teams throughout Europe and Asia as well as with the NBA's Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic and Charlotte Bobcats.

Following his playing career, Price worked as Vice President of Operations for Worldwide Hoops Sports Marketing, and was featured as a correspondent with Raycom Sports for ACC College Basketball. In 2010, he founded Game Ready Skills and Development LLC and quickly became one of the most sought after basketball trainers in North Carolina. At Game Ready, Price helps aspiring athletes reach their full potential through basketball instruction and training that emphasizes fundamentals and discipline.

Beyond the court, Price is a compelling speaker on success and leadership, drawing parallels between teamwork in basketball and corporate environments. With passion and conviction, he shares invaluable insights from his own experiences, offering a direct and powerful message on how to visualize, prepare, and sustain success in the intricate game of life.

Speech Topics


  • 5 Pillars to Success
  • Developing Leadership
  • Inspiring a Team
  • Motivating a Team

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