Michael Wilbon
Sports Commentator & Analyst
ESPN
Other interests:Journalism
Sports
If there's one thing these Leaders love, it's the sweat-dripping satisfaction of playing or watching physical competition. Whether it's brokering contracts for athletes, commentating on a game, or keeping a ball away from anyone who's wearing red, these individuals live to say 'game on.'
62 LEADERS WITHIN Sports
Marques Dexter
Associate Director in the Office of Inclusive Excellence
University of Georgia
Other interests:Education
Scott Thomas
Director of Program Commercialization
Coca-Cola
Other interests:Business
Shi Yan Ming
Shaolin Warrior
USA Shaolin Temple
Other interests:Philosophy & Religion
Sal Donato
Owner & Mechanic
Philadelphia Motorsports
Other interests:Engineering
Jessica Matthews
Chief Executive Officer
Uncharted Play
Other interests:Science
Margaret Wagner
Roller Derby Team Captain
Other interests:Action Sports
Ross Rebagliati
Olympic Snowboarder
Other interests:Action Sports
Walter Holmes
Yoga Instructor
Other interests:Education
Jim Whittaker
Mountaineer
Other interests:Action Sports
Scott MacEachern
General Manager
Nike Livestrong
Other interests:Business
Jerry Colangelo
CEO
Arizona Diamondbacks and Phoenix Suns
Other interests:Business
Liz Mandarano
Yoga Instructor/Owner
Yoga Effects
Other interests:Entrepreneurship
Jeremy Sparks
Bullfighter
Cheyenne Rodeo
Other interests:Action Sports
Dave Jacobs
CEO/Founder
Spyder Ski Apparel
Other interests:Fashion
Andy Gruenebaum
Professional Soccer Player
Columbus Crew
Other interests:Action Sports
Nikki Kaufman
Founder / CEO
Normal
Other interests:Entrepreneurship
Paul Rodriguez
Professional Skateboarder
Plan B Skateboards
Other interests:Action Sports
Curtis Granderson
Professional Baseball Outfielder
New York Mets
Other interests:Business
Mara Arlington
Physical Therapist
Florence Therapy and Wellness
Other interests:Medicine
Bev Kearney
Track and Field Coach
UT Austin
Other interests:Non-Profit Organizations
Kevin Carroll
The Katalyst
Nike
Other interests:Medicine
David Miles
Godfather of Skate
California Outdoor Roller Association
Other interests:Non-Profit Organizations
Ric Birch
Executive Producer
Olympic Ceremonies
Other interests:Acting & Theatre
Billy King
Former President/General Manager
Philadelphia 76ers Basketball
Other interests:Business
Tina Fagan
Owner
Starlight Sport Horse Farm
Other interests:Environment & Nature
Max Siegel
President of Global Operations
Dale Earnhardt Racing Inc.
Other interests:Business
Dave McGillivray
Race Director
Boston Marathon
Other interests:Non-Profit Organizations
Jeff Adams
Olympic Champion/Wheelchair Racing Athlete
Other interests:Non-Profit Organizations
Augie and Lynn Nieto
Entrepreneur
Augie's Quest
Other interests:Non-Profit Organizations
Robin Judkins
Author/Artist
Other interests:Art
Heather Hiles
Roller Derby Girl/Dental Assistant
Other interests:Action Sports
Jill Weiss-Ippolito
Founding Director and Yoga Teacher
UpRising Yoga
Other interests:Entrepreneurship
Danny Ruiz
Owner / Head Instructor
Capitao Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
Other interests:Entrepreneurship
Kyle Maynard
MMA Fighter/Wrestler/Owner
No Excuses
Other interests:Entrepreneurship
Santiago Aguerre
Co-Founder
Reef Clothing
Other interests:Fashion
Ariel Helwani
MMA Sports Reporter
Other interests:Journalism
DeAndré Fernández Phillips
Director of Media Relations
Washington Wizards
Other interests:Business
Paul Deem
Owner
Cycle Werks
Other interests:Entrepreneurship
Bruce Schwab
Sailing Racer
Bruce Schwab Energy Systems
Other interests:Environment & Nature
Julia Dalton-Brush
Founder/CEO
Fit Journey
Other interests:Fashion
Joseph Haggerty
Sports Writer
Woburn Daily Times
Other interests:Journalism
Grant Golliher
Cowboy/Horse Trainer
Diamond Cross Ranch
Other interests:Environment & Nature
Dean O'Malley
President
Jetpack America
Other interests:Action Sports
Paula and Lorenz Eber
Cyclists
Biked Around the World for Asthma Awareness
Other interests:Non-Profit Organizations
Travis Gafford
Esports Journalist
Yahoo! Sports
Other interests:Journalism
Bryan Bassette
Assistant Principal
Elmhurst United Middle School
Other interests:Education
Atiba Jefferson
Photographer
Other interests:Art
Gary Vitti
Head Athletic Trainer
Los Angeles Lakers
Other interests:Medicine
Dominick Cruz
MMA Fighter
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
Other interests:Entrepreneurship
Scout Bassett
Track Athlete & Paralympian
Other interests:Entrepreneurship
Orlando Jimenez
Founder
Fight Rope
Other interests:Entrepreneurship
Dean Karnazes
Ultramarathon Runner
Other interests:Travel
Brittany Haby
Manager of Baseball Research
Colorado Rockies
Other interests:Business
Julian Gudger
Associate Professor
Prince George's Community College
Other interests:Medicine
Derek Weida
Co-Founder & President
The Next Objective
Other interests:Armed Services
Hector Guadalupe
Founder & Executive Director
A Second U Foundation
Other interests:Non-Profit Organizations
Daniel Rodriguez
Author / Former NFL Player
"Rise: A Soldier, a Dream, and a Promise Kept"
Other interests:Armed Services
Carlo Valdes
Olympian
USA Bobsled Team
Other interests:Action Sports
Ivan Joseph
Author / Director of Athletics
Ryerson University
Other interests:Education
Eddie Johnson
TV Analyst & Former NBA Player
Phoenix Suns
Other interests:Television
Julia Silverman
Chief Social Officer
Uncharted Play
Other interests:Technology