Danny Morrison is the Executive Director of the Charlotte Sports Foundation and a long-tenured leader in a variety of positions in the sports world, including Athletic Director of Wofford College (his alma mater), commissioner of the Southern Conference, and President of the Carolina Panthers.

Throughout his career, Danny has worked with large and diverse organizations, as well as other high level executives. During this time, he’s developed a leadership philosophy built on integrity, trust and collaboration. 

Coach Matt Doherty sits down with Danny Morrison on today’s episode of The Rebound Podcast for a conversation looking back on his career. Danny talks about working with the late Jerry Richardson, former owner of the Carolina Panthers and co-founder of Spartan Foods, where he built much of his fortune. Danny also reflects on his time with the Panthers, including their run to the Super Bowl in 2015. 

Danny Morrison is the Executive Director of the Charlotte Sports Foundation and a long-tenured leader in a variety of positions in the sports world, including Athletic Director of Wofford College (his alma mater), commissioner of the Southern Conference, and President of the Carolina Panthers.
Throughout his career, Danny has worked with large and diverse organizations, as well as other high level executives. During this time, he’s developed a leadership philosophy built on integrity, trust and collaboration. 
Coach Matt Doherty sits down with Danny Morrison on today’s episode of The Rebound Podcast for a conversation looking back on his career. Danny talks about working with the late Jerry Richardson, former owner of the Carolina Panthers and co-founder of Spartan Foods, where he built much of his fortune. Danny also reflects on his time with the Panthers, including their run to the Super Bowl in 2015.

Matt was a starter on the 1982 National Championship UNC Tar Heels basketball team, and brought the ball up the court for Michael Jordan, James Worthy, and Sam Perkins.  Matt was drafted by Cleveland, and three days later his contract was voided.  He never played in the NBA.  Matt spent time on Wall Street, then became head coach for Notre Dame for one season, and then went to his alma mater, UNC, where he was named the National Coach of the Year in his first season.  Within two years, he was forced to resign.  Matt is now a Leadership and Executive Coach and a businessman. 

 

Matt recently released his book, Rebound: From Pain to Passion, Leadership Lessons Learned which is now a Best Seller and in its second printing.  As a companion to the book, Matt is producing The Rebound Podcast, with guests including Olympic Gold Medalist Dan Jansen, Former NC Governor and WBT Host Pat McCrory, NFL Quarterback Ryan Leaf, and many others. 

Matt was a starter on the 1982 National Championship UNC Tar Heels basketball team, and brought the ball up the court for Michael Jordan, James Worthy, and Sam Perkins.&nbsp; Matt was drafted by Cleveland, and three days later his contract was voided.&nbsp; He never played in the NBA.&nbsp; Matt spent time on Wall Street, then became head coach for Notre Dame for one season, and then went to his alma mater, UNC, where he was named the National Coach of the Year in his first season.&nbsp; Within two years, he was forced to resign.&nbsp; Matt is now a Leadership and Executive Coach and a businessman.&nbsp;
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Matt recently released his book,&nbsp;Rebound: From Pain to Passion, Leadership Lessons Learned&nbsp;which is now a Best Seller and in its second printing.&nbsp; As a companion to the book, Matt is producing&nbsp;The Rebound Podcast, with guests including Olympic Gold Medalist Dan Jansen, Former NC Governor and WBT Host Pat McCrory, NFL Quarterback Ryan Leaf, and many others.&nbsp;

The Rebound Podcast with Coach Matt Doherty

Matt Doherty has faced difficult battles on the court throughout his career.  Outside of his stops at powerhouse college basketball programs as a coach, the starter on North Carolina’s 1982 National Championship team learned from the legend Dean Smith and played alongside Hall of Famers Michael Jordan and James Worthy. He returned to his Alma Mater to earn national coach of the year honors in 2001. However, two short years later, he was forced to resign from his dream job.  What went wrong? Why did this happen? How do you go from reaching the top of the mountain to falling off the cliff? How do you prepare for your next opportunity? You Rebound!

Matt Doherty has faced difficult battles on the court throughout his career. &nbsp;Outside of his stops at powerhouse college basketball programs as a coach, the starter on North Carolina&rsquo;s 1982 National Championship team learned from the legend Dean Smith and played alongside Hall of Famers Michael Jordan and James Worthy. He returned to his Alma Mater to earn national coach of the year honors in 2001. However, two short years later, he was forced to resign from his dream job. &nbsp;What went wrong? Why did this happen? How do you go from reaching the top of the mountain to falling off the cliff? How do you prepare for your next opportunity? You Rebound!

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