Anthony Robles was born July 20, 1988 and is a wrestler who won the 2010-11 NCAA individual wrestling championship in the 125-pound weight class despite being born with only one leg. In Robles' final year of eligibility (2010-11), Robles went undefeated, going 36-0 on the year, becoming a three time Pac-10 champion (defeating Jason Lara from Oregon State in the final), and defeating the defending 125 pound NCAA Champion, Iowa's Matt McDonough 7-1 in the final. For his efforts, Robles was voted the Tournament's Most Outstanding Wrestler. The 5'8" Robles concluded his Arizona State wrestling career with a record of 122-23, a three time Pac-10 wrestling champion as well as a three time All-American. Robles ranks 8th for most match wins by an Arizona State wrestler. Robles has stated that he wishes to become a motivational speaker, specifically for those who face similar handicaps. In the Robles won two ESPY awards in 2011 for the Best Male Athlete with a Disability award and the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance. The Jimmy V award is given to someone who has overcome great obstacles with physical perseverance and determination.

Rick Carlisle joined the Mavericks after spending six seasons, with Detroit and Indiana, as a head coach. Most recently, Carlisle served as an ESPN studio analyst during the 2007-08 NBA season. In six seasons as a head coach, Carlisle holds a career regular season record of 281-211 (.571) and has led his team to the postseason on five occasions. Carlisle began his head coaching career with Detroit. During his two-season tenure, the Pistons won 61.0% of their games (100-64) to go with two Central Division championships and one trip to the Eastern Conference Finals. Following his first season as head coach, Carlisle earned the NBA's Coach of the Year award in 2002. In 2011, Carlile's Mavericks won the NBA Championship against the Miami Heat. At the 19^th Annual ESPY Awards, the Mavs were honored as "Best Team," the equivalent to Best Picture at the Oscars. Head coach Rick Carlisle took home the ESPY for Best Coach/Manager.  

From an early age it became clear that Rory McIlroy wanted to become a golfer, allegedly hitting a forty yard drive at age two, and putting his first hole-in-one at the tender age of nine. Growing up in Northern Ireland, McIlroy perfected his craft with the help of pro Michael Bannon. By the time he entered his teens, McIlroy became a known force both in Ireland and on the continent, representing Europe in the 2004 Ryder Cup. His career was on the up-and-up when in 2005 he became the youngest person to win the West of Ireland Championship and the Irish Close Championships, repeating his success the following year. At 16, McIlroy participated in his first pro tournament, becoming a force to be reckoned with worldwide. Making the first cut in a pro tournament in Dubai Desert Classic, McIlroy became one of the world's most famous 17 year olds. Turning pro in 2007, McIlroy marked the occasion by finishing third in the British Masters, ensuring his spot on the European Tour. Just days short of his 21st birthday, McIlroy continued to make history, joining a select group of golfers to win on the US PGA before turning 21 which included Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson.   As his game continues to improve on an individual level, McIlroy never forgets his Irish roots and has represented Ireland on numerous occasions at both the amateur and pro levels. In July 2011, Rory won the ESPY award for Best Male Golfer.