On Friday, news quickly spread of the passing of Michigan football athletics counselor Greg Harden. Harden, a motivational lecturer, life coach, and executive advisor, began his contributions to Michigan football in 1986 under frontman Bo Schembechler. He worked with the team as a student-athlete counselor.
Harden’s work at Michigan expanded past the football team, becoming the associate Athletic Director and Director of Athletic Counseling for the school’s athletic department. Harden worked with legendary Michigan Wolverines like Tom Brady, Desmond Howard, and head coach Jim Harbaugh. Following his death on Friday, Harbaugh released a statement in his remembrance.
Coach Harbaugh on the passing of University of Michigan legend Greg Harden
According to the Los Angeles Chargers Twitter page:
Coach Harbaugh on the passing of University of Michigan legend Greg Harden
“Greg Harden’s purpose in life, as he often talked about, was helping others discover their own. His perspective was unlike anyone’s I’ve ever met, and his wisdom was unparalleled… I’m going to miss Greg terribly. The world is going to miss him. But his legacy will live on in all of us who had the privilege to find our purpose thanks to Greg finding his.”
Jim Harbaugh coached Michigan football from 2015 to 2023, finishing with a College Football Playoff Championship in his final year. Michigan went 15-0 while winning their tenth title in program history. Harden worked closely with the team, taking on an advisory role in 2020. According to Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press, Harden was the 2023 title team’s “secret weapon” and helped them navigate the mental strain brought on by the infamous sign-stealing scandal.
Harden worked with Michigan as a full-time employee from 1986 to 2019 and will be remembered as one of the most influential people in the school’s rich history. Harbaugh, NFL great Tom Brady, and others mourned his tragic death on Friday.
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