P.O. Box 948153
Maitland, FL 32794
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CONTACT: Ray Gilmer or Barbara Wunder 321-214-5200

COACH, SPORTSCASTER TERRY BOWDEN MOTIVATES AT FFVA'S 62ND ANNUAL CONVENTION

Terry Bowden knows how to take on a challenge. He can identify with Florida growers faced with unrelenting obstacles on the path to success. Known for his remarkable college coaching career as well as a second career in network sportscasting, he's never been the type to let adversity get in his way. Bowden will share his exciting perspectives on success September 27 with Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association's (FFVA) members and others as the Awards Luncheon Speaker at FFVA's 62nd Annual Convention at the Omni Resort at ChampionsGate.

His presentation, titled "Audacity, the belief that you can accomplish anything," will focus on how to motivate every member of an organization to want to do his or her best.

"It's about convincing each and every one of us about the difference they can make," says Bowden. "It's facing adversity with the belief that you can accomplish anything. No matter who you are, no matter how tough the objectives, you can get the job done if you put your mind to it."

Bowden's coaching record is an example of what can be accomplished with this "audacity" attitude. As head coach of the Auburn Tigers, he won 73% of his games and posted the best opening five-year run of any head football coach in school history. Also during his helm at Auburn, Bowden became the first college coach in 50 years to win his 100th career game by his 40th birthday.

Now retired from coaching, Terry Bowden has become one of the top studio analysts in college football as an analyst for ABC Sports.

Bowden comes from one of the most successful families in college football. His father, Bobby Bowden, turned Florida State into a national champion, his brother Tommy is head coach at Clemson, brother Jeff is the offensive coordinator at Florida State and brother-in-law Jack Hines is an assistant coach at Clemson.

"We're excited to hear Terry's message," said FFVA President Mike Stuart. "He's a great example of someone who can look challenges in the eye and work through them - all without losing his sense of humor," said Stuart.

To register for the convention and to learn more about events scheduled, visit www.ffva.com or call (321) 214-5200.

Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, located in Maitland, is an agricultural trade organization representing Florida's producers of fruits, vegetables and other crops.

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