Head Coach of the Golden State Warriors | 2024 Olympics US Men’s Basketball Head Coach
B.G.S.
General Studies
1988
Honorary Doctor of Humanities
2024
I grew up in an academic family and we spent our whole childhood living the humanities. Everything we learned was about education, compassion, and empathy – and learning about the world and embracing cultural diversity.
I really lean into my writing background as a coach. Being a coach is all about collaboration. Studying the humanities really gives you a more well-rounded education. If you are a coach or if you’re a leader of any kind, you have to learn to communicate well and to collaborate. I chose the humanities because it offers an incredibly well-rounded education and teaches people to connect with one another and collaborate.
To hear Steve Kerr talk about the importance of a humanities education, go to: https://vimeo.com/945960992