Hugh McCutcheon's talk focuses on illuminating the value of sport in society and the responsibility our coaches have to help their athletes succeed in competition and in life. Born and raised in New Zealand, Hugh McCutcheon was Inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in 2018. He is most known as the former head coach of the US men's national volleyball team (Gold Medalists, Beijing Olympics, 2008) and the former head coach of the US women's national volleyball team (Silver Medalists, London Olympics, 2012). Hugh stands as one of only three coaches to win medals with both genders and the only coach in USA Olympic history to have podium finishes with a men’s and women’s team. In 2008, he was named Olympic Coach of the Year. He currently coaches at the University of Minnesota. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx