<p>Steve Young's professional football career spanned more than fifteen years in the NFL, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers, where he received numerous accolades, including Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XXIX, Sports Illustrated and Sporting News' Player of the Year from 1992 - 1994, and the NFL's Most Valuable Player for 1992 and 1994. In 2005, Mr. Young was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the first left-handed quarterback to be so honored. </p><p>Mr. Young is also the highest-rated quarterback in NFL history and has the distinction of being the only signal caller in league annals to win four consecutive NFL passing titles. </p><p>Steve has been successful beyond his NFL Career. Among his many accomplishments, he was a member of Northgate Capital, LLC, the general partner of Northgate Capital Partners, L.P., Founder & Chair of the Forever Young Foundation Charity, and is currently a Managing Director and Co-founder of HGGC. </p><p>Steve Young is a graduate of Brigham Young University where he earned a J.D. from the College of Law as well as a B.S. in Finance and Political Science.</p><p><br></p>
Hall of Fame Quarterback, Co-founder and Managing Director of HGGC
<ul><li><strong>Performance Under Pressure</strong></li><li>Steve Young has encountered seemingly insurmountable challenges at every step of his football career. Though under continuous pressure, Young never lost touch with his own identity. Whether scrambling to avoid the clutches of blitzing linebackers or trying to live up to impossible expectations placed on him by 49er fans, Young remained devoted to community, religion, and his fierce desire to succeed. Young’s focus and commitment shines through in this presentation in which he inspires audiences to be true to themselves and never let go of your dream.</li><li><strong>Believe In Yourself and Your Team Will Believe In You</strong></li><li>Former San Francisco 49er’s quarterback Steve Young shares his own personal experiences and the “life’s lessons” his experiences over the years have taught him–overcoming physical injury and emotional disappointment and taking pride in all of your achievements regardless of the reactions of others. He encourages audiences to persevere through the rough times and realize that it takes a team effort to be successful.</li><li><strong>Success from the School of Hard Knocks</strong></li><li>A charismatic and inspiring sports speaker, Steve Young shares with audiences the tools he has used to accomplish victories on and off the playing field. Stressing the value of teamwork, he uses humor and a wealth of anecdotes to prove that no goal is unreachable.</li></ul>