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david Feherty David Feherty was born in the seaside town of Bangor in Northern Ireland. He grew up with aspirations to become an opera singer, until he discovered he had the knack for hitting a golf ball. He jokes about his career change, "I was always interested in music from a very early age. But when I turned pro at age 17, I haven't sung a note since. Now, I only sing to punish my children." David enjoyed a successful professional career, with 10 victories worldwide and over $3 million in prize money. He was a regular on the European Tour, with victories including the ICL International, the Italian Open, Scottish Open, South Africa PGA, BMW Open, Cannes Open, and Madrid Open. He captained the winning Irish team in the 1990 Alfred Dunhill Cup and played on the European Ryder Cup Team in 1991, an experience that rejuvenated his fervor for golf. In 1997, David retired from professional golf when offered a position as a golf commentator for CBS Sports. "I always enjoyed talking more than playing, and now CBS and the Golf Channel are paying me for what I like to do most." Thanks to his sharp wit and colorful personality, David has become golf 's favorite announcer. David's success extends beyond broadcasting. He's authored 6 books, several making the New York Times bestsellers list: An Idiot for all Seasons (Rugged Land LLC 2005), Somewhere in Ireland, A Village is Missing an Idiot (Rugged Land LLC 2003) and A Nasty Bit of Rough (Rugged Land LLC 2002). Each is "chocked full with belly-busting humor," including his latest bestseller, The Power of Positive Idiocy (Doubleday 2010). Rick Pitino Rick Pitino, one of the most brilliant minds in coaching, began a new era in University of Louisville men's basketball when he was named the Cardinals' head coach on March 21, 2001. The first coach in NCAA history to win a national championship at two different schools, Pitino's up-tempo style, pressure defense, strong work ethic and family atmosphere quickly returned Louisville to national prominence where it is firmly seated. In 28 seasons as a collegiate head coach at five different schools, Pitino has compiled a 664-239 record, a .735 winning percentage that ranks him 12th among active coaches. His current contract ties him with U of L through the 2021-2022 season. The first coach in NCAA history to take three different teams to the NCAA Final Four, Pitino is a member of the 2013 Induction Class for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, lofty recognition for a lifetime of basketball achievement. Pitino served as head coach of the New York Knicks for two seasons. In his initial year there in 1987-88, the Knicks improved by 14 victories and made the NBA Playoffs for the first time in four seasons. The Knicks won 52 games in 1988-89 and swept the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Aside from his hoops prowess, Pitino has achieved success off the court as well in such realms as broadcasting, publishing, motivational speaking and horse racing. He is an accomplished author, producing such books as the best seller Success Is A Choice and Lead to Succeed. Bob Woodward Since 1971, Bob Woodward has worked for The Washington Post where he is currently an associate editor. He and Carl Bernstein were the main reporters on the Watergate scandal for which the Post won the Pulitzer Prize in 1973. Woodward was the lead reporter for the Post's articles on the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks that won the National Affairs Pulitzer Prize in 2002. In 2004, Bob Schieffer of CBS News said, "Woodward has established himself as the best reporter of our time. He may be the best reporter of all time." Woodward has authored or coauthored 16 books, all of which have been national nonfiction bestsellers. Twelve have been #1 national bestsellers -- more than any contemporary non-fiction author: • All the President's Men (1974) and The Final Days (1976), both Watergate books, co-authored with Bernstein • The Brethren: Inside the Supreme Court (1979), co-authored with Scott Armstrong • Wired: The Short Life and Fast Times of John Belushi (1984) • Veil: The Secret Wars of the CIA 1981-1987 (1987) • The Commanders (1991) on the first Bush administration and the Gulf War • The Agenda: Inside the Clinton White House (1994) • Shadow: Five Presidents and the Legacy of Watergate (1999) • Bush at War (2002) • Plan of Attack (2004) • State of Denial: Bush at War Part III (2006) • Obama's Wars (2010) Woodward was born March 26, 1943, in Illinois. He graduated from Yale University in 1965 and served five years as a communications officer in the United States Navy before beginning his journalism career at the Montgomery County (Maryland) Sentinel, where he was a reporter for one year before joining the Post. Bonnie Blair Success under pressure is the measure of a true champion. There are numerous winners in the world of sports but the celebrated athletes are the few who meet the challenge of pressure time after time. Bonnie Blair is undoubtedly celebrated as the speedskater who produces her best performances when it counts the most. Bonnie began her race in the 500 meter event of the 1988 Calgary Olympics immediately after her rival Christa Rothenburger of East Germany set a world record. Not to be outdone, Bonnie proceeded to skate the 500 meters faster than any woman had before or has since, capturing the gold medal in a world record time of 39.1. This record stood for 5 years until March 1994, when at the age of 30, Blair met her ultimate goal of shattering the 39 second mark with a time of 38.99. Career Highlights • Most decorated female Winter Olympian • 1994, Gold medalist in 500m and 1000m • 1992, Gold medalist in 500m and 1000m • 1988, Gold medalist in 500m • 1988, Bronze medalist in 1000m • 1st woman to break 39 second barrier in the 500m • 1st American to win 3 consecutive gold medals in a Winter Olympic event • Named one of the Century's Five Best Female Athletes by Sports Magazine • 2004, Inducted in to USOC Olympic Hall of Fame • Winner of the 2000 ESPY Award for American Female Olympian • 1994, Named Sportswoman of the Year from Sports Illustrated • 1994, Named Female Athlete of the Year from the Associated press • Recipient of the Sullivan Award, given to the top amateur, American Athlete To Register, Call 800-417-2035 • Fax 866-678-5755 • email registration@beckershealthcare.com Register Online at https://www.regonline.com/20thAnnualASC

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