15th Annual Atlanta Insurance Ministries
Prayer Breakfast (2025)

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Mark Richt

Mark Richt is a beloved college football coach, devoted husband and father, motivational speaker, philanthropist, and author.

Mark Richt currently serves as a studio analyst for the ACC Network. Prior to his time with ACC Network/ESPN, Richt served as head football coach at the University of Miami and the University of Georgia, as well as longtime assistant coach for the Florida State Seminoles.

Throughout his career his teams won two SEC championships, five SEC division championships, and one ACC division title. He was two-time SEC Coach of the Year (2002,2005), 2017 ACC Coach of the Year, and the recipient of the national 2017 Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award. Most recently, Mark Richt was inducted into the 2022 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame Class, 2023 Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Class and 2023 College Football Hall of Fame Class.

Mark’s Book, “Make the Call” shares his experiences both on and off the field as a player and coach, and gives wisdom for life and leadership.

Richt is married to the former Katharyn Francis of Tallahassee. The couple has four children - Jonathan, David, Zach, and Anya, and three grandchildren- Jadyn, Zoe, and Champ.

www.markricht.org

MODERATOR

Tra Battle

Tra Battle is a former collegiate and professional athlete who overcame doubts about his size and abilities through a relentless “Can Do” attitude. His determination drove him to excel both academically and athletically, earning him a walk-on spot at the University of Georgia (UGA). There, he met his head coach, Mark Richt—a man whose influence would profoundly shape Tra’s life.

What began as a coach-player relationship grew into a lifelong friendship. Coach Richt’s guidance not only propelled Tra’s football career but also became a cornerstone during his most challenging moments. After losing close friends to suicide, Tra faced an intense battle with identity and mental health. During these struggles, it was Coach Richt’s unwavering availability and support that became a lifeline, ultimately saving Tra’s life.

Today, Tra leads with a faith-based foundation inspired by years of mentorship and connection with Coach Richt. He is dedicated to encouraging others to live not just with purpose but to their fullest potential.

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