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Tony Ingle is a motivational speaker, coach, and best selling author. He is a devoted husband of over 30 years, loving father of five, and grandfather of five and counting.

Coach Tony Ingle’s unique delivery, enthusiasm and heart felt message will electrify your audience and Fire-Up the greatness that lies within each person. His personal struggles and triumphs while "climbing the ladder" to live a 31 year old dream will inspire, connect, and impact all in attendance. His charisma, humor, and message remains with audiences long after he steps off the stage.

Coach Tony Ingle grew up in the government housing projects of Dalton Georgia; he was so poor he had to fish shoes out of a dumpster in order to try out for the basketball team. After a horrific knee injury during the national junior college tournament all but ended his playing career, he set about chasing his dream of winning a National Championship as a coach. His 31 year "climb up the ladder" began by coaching a basketball team of 10 year old boys at a Boys club. He would eventually make history as the only person in the country to be a head basketball coach in high school, junior college, NCAA Division II, and NCAA Division I all in the same state. His high octane offense, circus plays, and coaching accomplishments culminated into the interim head coach at Brigham Young University. However, after a 0-19 campaign full of season ending injuries and blowout losses, BYU put Coach Ingle on the street. Many believed he would never coach again, but against all odds he refused to accept defeat and give up his dream. Coach Tony Ingle says, "We only have one life and I didn't want to go to my grave with my dream in my casket." So, during his three year absence from coaching, he looked within and became founder and director of the John and Nellie Wooden Awards, NBA Scout for the Utah Jazz, and was a TV color analyst for the Mountain West Conference, working to create another chance. Coach Tony Ingle’s chance finally came at Kennesaw State University a NCAA Division II college, where he took the Owls from mediocrity to a "March Madness" appearance and won the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. Coach Tony Ingle says, "I know dreams come true because I have lived mine and it only took me 31 years."

Coach Tony Ingle is a REAL COACH that entertains and inspires audiences with proven stories and techniques that get results. His specialty is keynotes, sales groups, teacher workshops, student assemblies and graduations. He speaks on the following topics; making the impossible possible, overcoming obstacles, teamwork, leadership, family and change. He also has the unique ability to tailor his speech to meet the theme of your event. He will inspire each person to take action by moving upward and onward, "climbing the ladder" to successful heights that others only dream about.

Coach Tony Ingle's accomplishments can be found by perusing the website. Please contact us if we can assist you in making your event a total success. Thanks for your interest and good luck with your search for a speaker.