Encore: A Coach's Spirit Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Blake Rockwell is Executive Director and founder of Special Spectators, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization entirely devoted to creating VIP game days for seriously ill children at college sporting events. Blake oversees the national operation, and develops all the relationships with the colleges, coaches and strategic partners that play a part in making unforgettable game days happen for the kids. In its lifetime, Special Spectators has served nearly 10,000 seriously ill kids and their families, 50 hospitals, 45 schools, on campuses nationwide.

Kendall runs collaborative pursuits through her company, Influence Collective, LLC., advising and supporting media and tech entrepreneurs in cooperation with other like-minded partners and firm principals. Allen’s 24-year path includes print and digital media, spanning publisher and agency sides.

A highly regarded thought leader in media circles, she contributes heavily to that industry, as a popular editorial contributor to Media Post, AdAge, iMedia Connection and MarketingLand, advisory boards, including iMedia Summits, and as a trainer, speaker, moderator and panelist. Among other things, she brings her love of public speaking, interviews and “live” media to share the studio with Blake on “A Coach’s Spirit” as the two sit down to explore the stories of the many inspired and passionate coaches they’ve had the pleasure to meet through the important work of Special Spectators.