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Day 2.

Keynote

Presented by

Bob McKillop ’67

Former Head Coach, Davidson Wildcats Men's Basketball

17th May
2025

9:00 am -
10:15 am, EST

Main Stage

Keynote Presentation

Sports

  • MAIN STAGE
  • Market Market, Uni
  • Market Market
“Our world is filled with opinions which are expressed on so very many platforms. Amidst this culture is the opportunity to lead, to teach, to coach. Many people want to coach everyone else, but they fail to understand that they must first coach themselves. Our Davidson College Basketball mission statement was structured on the foundation of three simple words: trust, commitment, and care. Can you be trusted to do your best? Will you be committed to doing your best? Will you care about each other and show that care? This is a simple formula for building a team, creating a culture, and coaching yourself. I’m excited that the Chaminade Leadership Summit will give me an opportunity to share this message.”

Speaker

For 22 years, McKillop’s teams competed in the Southern Conference where they put together one of the most remarkable runs in league history. From 1992-2014, Davidson won 447 games, including a 278-88 record against league competition, making McKillop the most decorated coach in the conference’s 100-year existence. Along with winning...