Winning the Long Game: Leadership Lessons from the Locker Room to the Championship Stage
Coach TODD GOLDEN shares the leadership principles that fueled his meteoric rise, from rebuilding programs to leading the Florida Gators to a national title. In this talk, he explores how to build trust, lead with purpose, and develop a winning culture that delivers sustained success.
Data, Discipline & Drive: Building High-Performance Teams in Any Arena
With a reputation for bringing analytics and innovation to the court, Florida Gators Coach TODD GOLDEN unpacks the power of data-informed decision making, accountability, and resilience. Audiences gain a blueprint for elevating performance in sports, business, or education.
Culture Wins Championships: Coaching Through Values, Vision, & Change
Culture isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the foundation of every great team. Coach TODD GOLDEN dives into how to establish a values-driven environment that empowers individuals, fosters collaboration, and drives teams to exceed expectations.
Todd Golden became the 20th head coach of the Florida Gators on March 18, 2022, after guiding the University of San Francisco to 24 wins and its first NCAA Tournament bid since 1998 in the 2021-22 season. Golden led the Dons to a 57-36 record over three seasons as head coach, including 20-win seasons in both 2019-20 and 2021-22.
In Golden’s first season at UF in 2022-23, the Gators earned a postseason berth and multiple top 25 wins as Golden became the first Florida coach to accomplish both of those benchmarks in his first season. The inaugural season of the Golden Era was highlighted by a win vs. second-ranked Tennessee, which matched the highest-ranked win both in regular season win and at home win in Florida history. The Gators also topped #20 Missouri, as Golden joined John Lotz and Tommy Bartlett as the only first-year coaches at Florida to record multiple top 25 wins.
Through two seasons at the helm of the UF program, he led Florida back to the NCAA Tournament in 2024. UF posted 24 wins, its most since 2016-17, and advanced to the SEC Tournament championship game for the first time since 2014. He followed up a successful second season by leading the Gators to a 36–4 record and their third ever National championship during the 2024-2025 season. Becoming the youngest head coach (at 39) in 41 years to win a national championship.
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