Bill Self
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- Head Men's Basketball Coach, University of Kansas
- Led Kansas Jayhawks to 18-Straight NCAA Tournaments, 11 Sweet 16 Appearances, 9 Elite Eight Berths, 4 Final Four Runs, and 2 National Championships
- Two-Time AP National Coach of the Year (2009 & 2016)
- Only Active Coach to Win Multiple NCAA Titles
To win the National Championship title, Coach BILL SELF and his team adopted the motto “Don’t worry about the mules, just load the wagon.”—a tribute to his late father, Bill Self Sr., emphasizing the importance of simply getting the job done. Over his remarkable tenure at the University of Kansas, Self has done exactly that, building one of college basketball's most dominant programs with an 81.8% winning percentage and an average of nearly 30 wins per season. Self-shares his proven strategies for overcoming obstacles, building resilient teams, and creating a culture of sustained excellence that transcends any single season or setback.
Two-time AP National Coach of the Year BILL SELF has led the University of Kansas Men's Basketball program to unparalleled success for over two decades, and one of the key secrets to his sustained dominance is his adaptability as a leader. In this dynamic talk, Self shares practical, actionable takeaways for leaders looking to inspire their teams, navigate constant change, adjust strategies while maintaining core values, and achieve excellence year after year regardless of circumstances.
