Speaking
About Sherry Levin
Over the last 45 years, Sherry Levin has been a trailblazing college athlete, successful women's basketball coach, ESPN analyst, motivational speaker, and mentor to countless athletes. A Holy Cross graduate ('84), Coach Levin has dedicated her life to inspiring greatness in others through the power of sport and storytelling.
As the author of Pre-Game: A Winning Mindset, a collection of 24 motivational speeches inspired by her collegiate jersey number, Sherry brings her locker room wisdom to audiences nationwide. Her presentations blend personal
stories, practical strategies, and hard-won insights that resonate with athletes, coaches, business leaders, and anyone striving for excellence.
Speaking Topics
Sherry Levin's dynamic presentations can be tailored to your audience's needs. Popular topics include:
● Training Your Mindset Muscle: Daily Practices for Peak Performance
● From Self-Doubt to Self-Belief: Building Unshakable Confidence
● The Power of Positivity: Choosing Your Response to Adversity
● Leading with Authenticity: The Coach's Role in Developing Champions
● Building Resilient Teams: Navigating Highs and Lows Together
● The Art of the Locker Room Speech: Communicating What Matters Most
● Turning Obstacles into Opportunities: Reframing Life's Challenges
● Embracing Your Journey: Lessons from Triumphs and Setbacks
● Living with Purpose: Creating Your Personal Playbook for Success
● Empowering Female Athletes: Confidence, Courage, and Community
● Breaking Barriers: The Evolution of Women's Sports
● Life Beyond the Game: Preparing Athletes for Their Next Chapter
Selected Previous Engagements
● Female Athlete Conference 2023 Keynote Speaker
● Coaches Workshop, Female Athlete Conference 2025
● WPI Leadership Development for Female Athletes
● Newton Country Day School Fall Athletes
● Sacred Heart of Greenwich, Captain’s Leadership Development
● WPI Softball Team
● Nichols College Ice Hockey Team
● WPI Women's Basketball Team
● Individual Athletes (Private Coaching/Mentoring)
● Generation W IMPACT 2026 Workshop - "Mindset is a Muscle: Your Impact Starts Within"
● UPSHOT League Coaches Roundtable
What Audiences Can Expect
Sherry's presentations go beyond traditional motivational talks. She welcomes participants into her locker room, sharing the same powerful messages that have guided countless young women on and off the court. Whether addressing a team, conference, or leadership group, her authentic storytelling and practical wisdom leave audiences equipped with tools to:
● Shift their mindset and reframe adversity
● Cultivate lasting confidence and self-belief
● Navigate success and setbacks with resilience
● Embrace positive habits that lead to fulfillment
Booking Information
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"Basketball has always been my medium for teaching life lessons. Through carefully crafted stories, I help people see beyond the game and discover insights that make a lasting difference in their lives."