Michael Goldberg, a highly accomplished and dedicated professional, spent over three decades as the executive director of the National Basketball Coaches Association in the United States, leaving an indelible mark on the organization.
His remarkable journey began in 1974, when he took on the role of general counsel for the American Basketball Association (ABA),a fledgling entity that was just starting to make its mark on the basketball world.
As the ABA grew and flourished, Goldberg played a pivotal role in orchestrating the merger between the ABA and the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1976, a move that had far-reaching implications for the sport.
In 1980, Goldberg transitioned to the position of executive director of the National Basketball Coaches Association (NBCA),where he went on to make a significant impact, particularly in the areas of retirement and insurance plans for coaches.
Under his expert guidance, the NBCA's retirement and insurance plans underwent significant improvements, providing a more secure financial future for the coaches who had dedicated their lives to the sport.
