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Yogi Roth

  • Coach and Sports Analyst
  • Emmy Award-Nominated Filmmaker
  • New York Times Bestselling Author, 'Win Forever with Pete Carroll'
  • Podcaster and Host, 'The It Factory: Pac-12 Football'

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Coach, sportscaster, Emmy Award-nominated filmmaker, podcaster, and New York Times bestselling author Yogi Roth is known for his relentless positivity, vital insights about the role of masculinity in sports, and powerhouse motivational keynotes. After coaching college football, he co-authored the New York Times bestseller Win Forever with Pete Carroll and his memoir From PA to LA. He is currently the lead analyst for the Pac-12 Network and has also worked as host and analyst for ESPN, FOX, and as a correspondent for CBS’ Entertainment Tonight, and has hosted the Elite 11 on ESPN, Bleacher Report, the NFL Network, and YouTube. A gifted storyteller, he has executive produced and hosted The CW’s All American Stories, and produced and directed numerous documentaries with the NFL Films, Bleacher Report, and ESPN, as well as the docuseries ProtectHer. A prolific creative, Roth has produced or directed numerous documentaries, including the Emmy-nominated Keep Climbing: 2013 Elite 11 and the LA Emmy Award-winning feature Fight On: A Jackson Family. He was the co-founder of Win Forever, which was dedicated to developing coaches hone their coaching philosophy. He is a gifted speaker, sharing insights about how finding our unique story can help us make an impact in our lives, communities, and the world.

Roth is an in-demand speakers for events with Nike, World Surf League, JC Penny, Dignity Health, IMG College, Capital One, the TEDx Austin Women’s Conference, and many more, and he spoke at the SXSW Festival addressing masculinity in sports. He hosts the podcast The It Factory: Pac-12 Football, where he interviews esteemed guests about their journeys to success, and co-hosted Season of Sam. He partnered with One World Play Project as a Story Ambassador, celebrating teams that demonstrate resiliency, and is the cofounder of Win Forever, which is dedicated to developing coaching philosophy. Roth inspires individuals and organizations to explore their potential, and maximize it by striving together to achieve goals.

 

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Past Hosts Include:
  • PMK*BNC
  • Dignity Health
  • Men's Health
  • USA Today
  • San Jose State University
  • NOVADAQ
Rave Reviews About Yogi Roth
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It was a privilege and an honor to have Yogi Roth present as our keynote speaker. His speech was riveting. Yogi’s zest for life, his enthusiasm, his passion are all contagious. His ability to drive home the need for personal and organizational introspection is second to none. From Life in a Walk, to the Napkin Project, to Elite 11, to his playing and coaching career, to his commentating career, and on and on, Yogi demonstrated the range that only few could imagine in their dreams let alone live out in real life. What does it mean to be human? Yogi knows!

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"Yogi Roth is a force of nature. Every time I sit with him by the end of the conversation I am ready to jump out of my seat and attack life. He is so special I insisted he address my company. I never looked so smart in front of my organization as I did after Yogi's presentation!"

-PMK*BNC

"Yogi’s positive energy is evident the second he walks into a room. He fully engages an audience in his stories, in the questions he asks, and in the on-the-spot coaching he provides. He is a key part of one of our ongoing programs, and we get consistently positive feedback every time he works with us. Because he genuinely cares about helping people see their place in the world differently, I look for opportunities to bring him in as a speaker. Yogi is one of the most dynamic people I know."

-Dignity Health

"I've met a lot of interesting folks in 15 years of covering college sports. Yogi Roth is right near the top of that list. He is without a doubt the most optimistic, relentlessly positive person I've ever met. He's got the spirit to try anything and, in an uncanny, um, Yogi Roth-way, he usually makes it happen. He also has been blessed with the capacity to fit so effortlessly into any situation or group. Reading his story provided a great window into how he got to have such a unique view of the world."

-Bruce Feldman, Award-Winning College Football Writer/Reporter, FOX Sports

"Yogi personifies what it means to live life without limits. As a hopeless optimist, profound documentarian, TV show Host, National Best Selling Author, Professional storytelling adventure-er; he refuses to be defined by any one of the incredible things he’s accomplished. And despite always being the most interesting person in the room, it’s his commitment to inspiring others to achieve their dreams that ironically leaves everyone in the room thinking they are the most interesting person. It’s his humility, his insatiable curiosity about the human experience, his compassion and his enthusiasm for life that always evoke an unforgettable “Yogi Roth” contagiousness. Guys want to be him. Girls want to be with him. He’s the guy that takes your breath away. Every. Single. Time."

-Alexis Jones, Founder & Author, Protecther & I Am That Girl

"The only thing I value more than Yogi’s energy and enthusiasm towards football is our friendship. He once asked me, ‘Mark–who are you?’ At first I thought it was rhetorical, but then he demanded an answer! That moment taught me a lot about myself. He was always there for me from red zone blitzes to life advice and for that, I am eternally grateful."

-Quarterback Mark Sanchez

"All of Roth’s different projects share one commonality: They’re primarily driven by his passion for storytelling…that originally motivated LIFE IN A WALK."

-Daily Trojan

"I’m not afraid to admit it, I cried when I talked to Yogi. I wasn’t really expecting to, but I guess he touched a nerve…It’s a film about fathers and sons, how we connect and how we sometimes don’t…If you haven’t already done so today, take a walk…Connect with loved ones. Call your dad. Seriously, call him."

-Men's Health

"Roth decided to turn his footage into a documentary project, aimed at creating a movement that encourages people to find opportunities to ask their loved ones the questions they’ve always wanted the answers to."

-USA Today

"Yogi = a rare mix of acute & courageous sojourner + human catalyst + MENSCH!"

-Social Change

"Yogi Roth knows his stuff. The Pac-12 Networks football analyst can break down X’s and O’s with any commentator in the country."

-Arizona Daily Star

"Today was just outstanding. I had our entire football team, coaches, strength staff, academic staff, and our athletics director in attendance for his presentation. Yogi was able to actively engage every member of our program during his talk. He started our players and staff on a path of thinking differently about several different topics. I was simply “blown away”! As a coach you are always trying to find ways to help your players grow as men. Yogi was able to get them to share of themselves and talk about some tough topics. His energy was contagious, and his message was something everyone will internalize and grow from. It was amazing to be a part of it!"

-San Jose State University
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Chase What Matters

As a storyteller, Yogi Roth understands it’s clear that in any great story the main character eventually loses their way. Think about the show you love right now or the latest movie you watched. There is a point in the story where the character feels lost and the same can happen with us. Some of us ...

As a storyteller, Yogi Roth understands it’s clear that in any great story the main character eventually loses their way. Think about the show you love right now or the latest movie you watched. There is a point in the story where the character feels lost and the same can happen with us. Some of us may even be lost right now. You may not be living a great or IDEAL story with your life at this moment and that’s OK. It’s normal. 

In his career, Yogi has traveled to over 30 countries in pursuit of great stories from elite performers to high level leaders. He’s broadcasted major college football for 17 years seeking and uncovering the humanity within the sport and in every conversation, from East Africa to Easter Island to Pullman, WA it came down to whether or not the leaders, the coaches, the people, and the teams were Chasing What Matters. 

What does it all come down to? The best leaders, the most competitive and successful cultures, the best in class, build their clarity, confidence, and discipline to consistently CHASE WHAT MATTERS. When your organization is aligned with what matters most, you will experience teamwork, engagement, and collaboration at a winning level. Yogi Roth will reignite your passion and purpose in this transformational keynote.  

Attendees will learn:

  • ...The important role that clarity in purpose plays. They will leave ready to align their organization's actions with their core values and objectives.
  • ...Strategies for building confidence at both individual and organizational levels. 
  • ...The value of discipline for consistency in achieving desired outcomes. 
  • ...What it means to Chase What Matters in their personal and professional lives.

Attendees will leave feeling:

  • ...A sense of direction and unity among teams.
  • ...Inspired and equipped with actionable insights to Chase What Matters.
  • ...Transformed and empowered to cultivate a culture of self-belief, resilience, and innovation within their teams.
  • ...Enabled to establish clear goals, routines, and accountability measures that drive continuous improvement and team collaboration.

What’s Your Story?

In life, and specifically life on social media, we are often told who we are by other voices, tweets & many who do not know the essence underneath our ‘uniform.' Once we get to know our ’story’ we can represent ourselves in our purest form and use various platforms to share who we are and what w ...

In life, and specifically life on social media, we are often told who we are by other voices, tweets & many who do not know the essence underneath our ‘uniform.' Once we get to know our ’story’ we can represent ourselves in our purest form and use various platforms to share who we are and what we want our impact on the world to be. YOGI ROTH, who has worked in college football for over 20 years and won various storytelling awards, will guide you toward finding the starting point in your story and putting it together to support your dreams. 

Always Compete

The word ‘compete’ is often described as ’striving against’ an opponent but the Latin root of the word means to ’strive together.’ Where did we go wrong? How do we view our competitive world and our competitive story? YOGI ROTH learned from one of the words elite competitors, Pete Carroll, and with ...

The word ‘compete’ is often described as ’striving against’ an opponent but the Latin root of the word means to ’strive together.’ Where did we go wrong? How do we view our competitive world and our competitive story? YOGI ROTH learned from one of the words elite competitors, Pete Carroll, and with that foundation has helped countless companies, universities and high performing individuals explore their potential and maximize it in their competitive culture.

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Books by Yogi Roth
Finding Free Fun

Finding Free Fun

5-STAR QB: It's Not About the Stars, It's About the Journey

5-STAR QB: It's Not About the Stars, It's About the Journey

Win Forever: Live, Work, and Play Like a Champion

Win Forever: Live, Work, and Play Like a Champion

From PA to LA

From PA to LA

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Press & Media
Yogi Roth is chasing Roses - The I-5 Corridor
Sports Analyst Yogi Roth Talks New Book '5-Star QB' - Cheddar
New book '5-Star QB' teaches young athletes how to take the next step - Spectrum News1
Yogi Roth talks new book, football season - KTLA
TV take: Washington State’s wild win over Oregon State was made even more enjoyable by commentator Yogi Roth - The Spokesman-Review
Yogi Roth talks All American Stories - KTLA
Yogi Roth on his new show, and the PAC-12 - ESPN
The CW Greenlights ‘All American Stories’ Docuseries Co-Hosted By Yogi Roth & Spencer Paysinger - Deadline
Arizona Football: PAC-12 Analyst Yogi Roth brings humanity to everything he does - Fansided
Pac-12 football: Yogi Roth’s vital behind-the-scenes role in a season like no other - Mercury News
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Biography

Yogi Roth has been driven by the power of sports and story for over 20 years, as an on-air college football analyst, Elite 11 coach, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, and New York Times and Amazon best-selling author. A former Pitt wide receiver and USC coach, he is also a motivational speaker, tv and event host, and world traveler. To talk football, family, and storytelling, connect with him @YogiRoth.

Yogi began his storytelling career after coaching football at USC, co-authoring the New York Times best-seller Win Forever with Pete Carroll, as well as his second book From PA to LA. In 2022 Yogi released 5-Star QB, which was an Amazon best-selling book as well as his first children’s book titled Finding Free Fun. Alongside publisher Vooks, Finding Free Fun is also an animated film. As a filmmaker, he recently Executive Produced and Hosted All American Stories on the CW and has produced or directed multiple documentaries with the Pac-12 Networks, NFL Films, Bleacher Report and ESPN, including the Emmy-nominated film Keep Climbing: 2013 Elite 11, and the award-winning film Life In A Walk. Recently, he was an executive producer on the educational documentary series ProtectHer, as well as directed and wrote the short films What Does It Mean to be Human?, What Does It Mean to Love?, and What Does It Mean to Connect?. He also created and hosted the digital documentary series, We All Speak Ball, which chronicled American football in Israel in 2017. During his time at the Pac-12 Networks, Yogi produced and narrated the award-winning documentary series, The Drive. In 2020, he won a Los Angeles Emmy on behalf of the Pac-12 Networks for the feature titled Fight On: A Jackson Family. His most recent film, The Cape, was released in 2023.

As a media personality, Yogi has been a host/college football analyst for ESPN, Fox and the Pac-12 Network, as well as a correspondent for Entertainment Tonight on CBS and beach volleyball on TBS for the last decade. In 2017, he co-hosted the podcast Season of Sam with USC and NFL quarterback Sam Darnold. In 2018, Yogi signed a deal with Sirius XM radio, in addition to his podcast The It Factory, where he interviewed Pac-12 football players, alums, and esteemed guests to learn more about their journey toward success. He has also hosted the Elite 11 since 2009 on ESPN, Bleacher Report, NFL Network, and YouTube. In 2022, Yogi also hosted the unscripted series, Fixing Us, on NBC.

Yogi has been speaking for year and gave an emotional TEDx Talk at the TEDx Austin Women’s Conference. Since then, he has spoken around the globe alongside brands such as Nike, World Surf League, JCPenney, Dignity Health, PMK*BNC, IMG College, USC, UW, Oregon, Gonzaga, and Capital One. He has also spoken at the SXSW Festival addressing masculinity in sports. He joined the Pac-12 Conference task force, formed to protect student athletes and address systemic issues threatening college athletics. During the 2020 pandemic shortened season, Yogi transitioned to an amplified role within the Pac-12 conference as a lead in football communications and strategy.

A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Yogi walked-on to the football team and earned a full athletic scholarship. He transitioned to coaching and joined the USC Football staff while earning magna cum laude with a master’s degree in Communications Management at the Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism. This degree equipped him as a teacher, confidant, mentor, and coach as he taught a class titled "Storytelling: The Internship" to Pac-12 student-athletes. With the farewell of the Pac-12 in 2024, Yogi has transitioned to a new arena with the Big Ten Network.

Yogi is the co-founder of Win Forever, LLC with Pete Carroll, a company dedicated to coaching coaches on the development of a winning philosophy.

As an actor, Yogi has appeared on Comedy Central, multiple national commercials and in various independent films.

An explorer of over 30 countries Yogi enjoys unplanned adventures, surfing, and a local latte.

Roth resides in Venice Beach, CA with his wife Amy, two sons, and their small dog.

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