--- title: March Madness – Tribute to Lute Olson description: March Madness – Tribute to Lute Olson --- [1-858-228-3771](tel:1-858-228-3771) [![SpeakInc](https://blog.speakinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/speakinc-logo.png?width=197&height=48&name=speakinc-logo.png "SpeakInc")](http://speakinc.com/) - [Speakers](http://speakinc.com/speaker) - [Individual Speakers](http://speakinc.com/speaker) - [Speaker News](http://speakinc.com/speaker-news/) - [About](http://speakinc.com/about) - [Our Team](http://speakinc.com/our-team) - [Careers](http://speakinc.com/about/careers) - [Blog](https://blog.speakinc.com/our-blog) - [FAQ](http://speakinc.com/faq) - [Contact Us](http://speakinc.com/contact-us) - [Request Consultation](http://speakinc.com/contact/request-consultation) - [Become a SpeakInc Speaker](http://speakinc.com/contact-us/become-a-speakinc-speaker/) # SpeakInc Blog # March Madness – Tribute to Lute Olson by [Chris](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/chris) | March 6, 2009 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) It’s March and that means Madness will be upon us soon! Last night, the University of Arizona honored Coach Lute Olson.  Coach Olson, unexpectedly retired in October, at the advise of his doctor, after having a stroke within the previous year.  Lute spent more than 50 years coaching.   He led the Arizona Wildcats to the 1997 National Championship and the NCAA Final Four four times.  The most recent Final Four was in 2001; Arizona lost to the champions, Duke, coached by Mike Krzyzewski. If you have a team who wants to be winners or you have managers who aspire to be leaders, you may want to consider speakers Rick Pitino or Tom Izzo for your next meeting.  For more information on [Rick Pitino](http://www.speakinc.com/keynote-speakers/rick-pitino/index.html), [Tom Izzo](http://www.speakinc.com/keynote-speakers/tom-izzo/index.html) or other great NCAA coaches, visit [Speakinc.com](http://www.speakinc.com/) or call 800-677-3324.  Topics: [Blog](https://blog.speakinc.com/topic/blog) ### Written by [Chris](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/chris) [![Need more information? Let our experts take the guesswork out of planning this key element of your next meeting and find the right keynote speaker for your event.  ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/421388/interactive-209241923181.png)](https://blog.speakinc.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIuD7JJAPVvaD5PJb6Kb9Pe6bwWQRbMcMny%2FQQdAAOYIVjF5EBMnYbP2OHAEkYMBPhH2JfNrW6bgufSolpyCQlQPexbG71BllFH%2FqThcU2pxbl4WSXDPL%2B%2ByV4OT3haAB0FjWDgdVXhUgrnQUVYyMjkaB9uhfT0FfKOCCh6QmW9bfcS2vGtkvd4WjlT18afh8qAlvbz%2FTed&webInteractiveContentId=209241923181&portalId=421388) Name/Category Search ### **Don't Miss Out!** Get monthly email notifications of our latest articles that include: - Keynote Speaker Highlights - Conference & Event Planning Tips - Free Resources - Industry News [1-858-228-3771](tel:1-858-228-3771) **SpeakInc.** 10680 Treena Street, Suite 230 San Diego, CA 92131 - [Home](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/) - [Privacy Policy](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/privacy-policy/) - [Terms & Conditions](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/terms-conditions/) - [Live Chat](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/creating-complete-well-done-conference-website/#live-chat) - - - - ### Sign Up for Industry News Disclaimer: Speak Inc. Speakers Bureau is not responsible for errors, omissions or outdated information on this website. The material presented on this site is provided by the speakers who are accountable for any copyright information including licensing fees if required. Speak Inc. Speakers Bureau has permission to post the biographies, topics, photos and videos with the understanding from the speakers that the information presented is legally owned by them. © 2026 SpeakInc. All rights reserved.