Former Georgia coach Mark Richt 1st guest in Tragedy into Triumph series

Former Georgia Coach Mark Richt Opens "Tragedy into Triumph" Series

MOUNT VERNON — Challenges affect everyone regardless of status—famous or unknown, wealthy or modest. Wendell Brown considers helping others overcome hardship through the "Tragedy into Triumph" program one of his life's purposes. This three-night event is hosted at the R.R. Hodges Chapel and Fine Arts Center at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

Mark Richt’s Background and Coaching Career

Mark Richt, former head football coach for the University of Georgia, now works as an in-studio analyst for the ACC/ESPN Network. Over his 33-year coaching career, he spent 14 years with Georgia and three years coaching the Miami Hurricanes.

Life Lessons from Coaching

Before addressing the audience, Richt shared his life and coaching philosophy beyond football. He emphasized resilience, saying:

“Things are not always going to go the way you want and there are things that are going to happen to you in life. Some of those things you cannot control, but you can control how you react to them.”

In May 2021, Richt was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. His coaching mindset shapes his approach to this new challenge:

“The reason I love football is that it is tough. You are guaranteed to get knocked down, but you just have to get back up.”

This perspective continues to guide him both on and off the field.

Author’s summary: Mark Richt shares his inspiring transition from a long coaching career to confronting Parkinson’s with resilience, highlighting the power of mindset in overcoming life’s challenges.

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Knox Pages Knox Pages — 2025-11-04

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