"Success Is a Choice" is for anyone who is serious about making dreams reality. But neither is it for the superstar talents or those with a Midas touch who expect their luck to hold forever. Rick Pitino's ten-step plan isn't for quitters or for people looking for the easy road to success. Rick Pitino takes the same proven methods that have earned him and his teams legendary status in the NCAA to give you a plan of attack for achieving extraordinary success in your own life. And, while often choosing to do so anonymously, Pitino has served as a charitable benefactor for a broad spectrum of worthy causes.Ĭontact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Rick Pitino and other top speakers and celebrities. Pitino, who has a stellar reputation for success on the court and a dedication to student-athlete academic success, has served as head coach of the University of Louisville (2001-2017, winning the 2013 NCAA Championship), University of Kentucky (1989-1997, winning the 1996 NCAA Championship), Providence College (1985-1987), Boston University (1978-1983) and Hawaii (last six games 1975-1976).
Pitino holds the third highest winning percentage in NCAA Tournament games (.740) among all active coaches. He became the first coach to take three different schools to the NCAA Final Four and first coach to win an NCAA Championship at two different schools. During his 32 seasons as a collegiate head coach, coach Pitino has a 770-271 overall record and a 54-19 record in the NCAA Tournament. Pitino has taken four different programs to the NCAA tournament and coached two national championship teams. Hall of Fame Coach Rick Pitino was named head basketball coach of Iona College on March 14, 2020.