Meet Coach Matt Doherty

Coach Matt Doherty is a nationally recognized motivational speaker, best-selling author, media personality, and executive coach. He appeared on New to the Street on Bloomberg TV in 2023-2024 and on The Rebound with Matt Doherty on The First TV. Currently, Coach Matt appears regularly on WBT Charlotte and his own YouTube channel featuring The Rebound.

In addition to his keynotes and trainings, he guides corporations, C-suite managers, sales executives, and sports coaches to develop their leadership skills, culture and team dynamics.

As a starter of the 1982 National Championship team with Michael Jordan at UNC, he began his leadership journey under the legendary Dean Smith. He went on to be the Head Coach at Notre Dame and North Carolina, and in 2001 led the team to the ACC Regular Season Championship and was named the AP National Coach of the Year.

Coach Doherty also was the Head Coach at FAU and SMU, in addition to working with ESPN, the Indiana Pacers, and the Atlantic 10 Conference. His mission is to “Learn & Grow” every day and his leadership journey took him to the UVA Darden School of Business and The Wharton School. He is committed to sharing universal teachings and lessons from the basketball court to the boardroom, all with actionable ideas that will work for you.

Matt will provide the game plan… the rest is up to you.

Meet Coach Matt Doherty

In addition to his keynotes and trainings, he guides corporations, C-suite managers, sales executives, and sports coaches to develop their leadership skills, culture and team dynamics.

Matt will provide the game plan… the rest is up to you.

Rebound: From Pain to Passion
Leadership Lessons Learned

Coach Matt Doherty is no stranger to challenges, adversity and betrayal – both on and off the court. Rebound: From Pain to Passion gives you a courtside seat to his personal story and journey. Here you’ll see true leadership in action as Matt takes you through the highs and lows of achieving his dreams.

From first convincing his parents that a summer at basketball camp would serve him far better than a summer job, through the triumphs and pitfalls of his celebrated coaching career, Coach Doherty walks you through it all with brutal honesty and vulnerability.

“When Matt Doherty became the head coach at the University of Notre Dame, he gave me a chance to leave an impression. He challenged me. He pushed me. His passion inspired me. His drive and energy made me want to run through walls for him and my team. That is what leadership is all about to me.”
—Jimmy Dillon
Captain of the 2000 Notre Dame basketball team and Director of Hoops 24-7

Time Out Journal

Coach Doherty’s Time Out Journal is not just a journal —it’s a commitment to becoming the best version of yourself. By showing up every day with intention and gratitude, you are taking an active role in shaping your success.

Each day, you’ll engage in a simple but powerful routine that includes:

Thought of the Day-Seeing one of our favorite and most impactful quotes to inspire your day.
Gratitude-Reflect on the good in your life.
Goals-Define your “Big 3” goals for a productive day.
Daily Affirmations- Reinforce a positive belief about yourself. Evening Time Out-Reflect on your day.

This journal is designed for 180 days. Over time, you will develop habits that elevate your mindset, performance, and leadership. The key is consistency-small daily improvements lead to transformational change.

He brings a candor mixed with empathy and insight...

“Coach Doherty has done it all as an athlete, coach, and team builder. Because of those experiences, the highs and lows, he brings a candor mixed with empathy and insight that only a life lived passionately, competitively and honestly can bring. The time my team has spent with Matt was invaluable because his lessons are timeless and so needed for today’s organizations that aspire to be great.”