Jim Valvano

This is the speech that Coach Valvano gave at the ESPYs less than two months prior to losing his battle with cancer. The speech was his acceptance of being awarded the initial Arthur Ashe Courage and Humanitarian Award. Regardless of the fact that it was given in 1993 and how many times you have seen it, there are some great messages in this 11 minute speech that are worth hearing again.

Here are some links to some other inspirational videos:

These are both youtube videos as well.

The ultimate sportsmanship video from a college softball game where the defense came to the aid of an injured runner who had just hit the first (and only) homerun of her career.

Team Hoyt is a video of a father who competes in tri-athalons while pushing and carrying his handicapped son with him so that his son can experience the thrill of competition.