John Calipari is the current head coach of the University of Kentucky's men's basketball and a veteran of nearly 20 college seasons at the University of Memphis and the University of Massachusetts. Widely regarded as one of the greatest program builders in all of college basketball, Calipari's teams have earned 10 conference titles, 11 NCAA Tournament berths and two Final Fours. He received the Naismith National Coach of the Year Award for the 1995-1996 and 2007-2008 seasons, as well as the "Sports Illustrated" National Coach of the Year honor for 2008-09. A highly sought-after motivational speaker, Calipari and his wife, Ellen, have three children, Erin, Megan and Bradley.

David Scott is the former senior writer and editor at "SPORT" magazine. His work has appeared in "Sports Illustrated for Kids," the "Boston Globe Magazine," "Men's Fitness" and "FHM." Scott was recognized by "The" "Best American Sports Writing 2000" for ?One in a Million: The Tim Bishop Story.? He first worked with Coach Calipari while an undergraduate at the University of Massachusetts. He lives in Hull, Massachusetts.