
Terry Bowden Speaker & Booking Information

SPEAKER INFORMATIONLine red
LIVE/IN-PERSON FEE RANGE
$5,000 - $10,000
Virtual FEE RANGE
Terry Bowden
He won the Paul "Bear" Bryant award, Sporting News College Football Coach of the Year award, and the SEC Coach of the Year award in 1993
Bowden's most high-profile coaching stint came at Auburn University, where he served as head coach from 1993 to 1998. During his first season at Auburn, Bowden led the team to an undefeated 11-0 record, a remarkable achievement that earned him national recognition. Despite the team being ineligible for postseason play due to NCAA sanctions, Bowden's leadership and coaching acumen were widely praised. His tenure at Auburn solidified his reputation as a coach capable of achieving success at the highest levels of college football, though his time there ended in 1998 amid a series of challenges both on and off the field.
After a brief hiatus from coaching, Bowden returned to the sidelines in 2009, taking over the football program at the University of North Alabama. He led the team to three consecutive playoff appearances in the NCAA Division II ranks, further demonstrating his ability to build winning programs. Bowden then moved on to the University of Akron in 2012, where he coached until 2018. His time at Akron was highlighted by leading the Zips to their first bowl victory in over a decade, a testament to his skill in revitalizing struggling programs. Bowden's final head coaching position was at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, where he coached from 2021 until the conclusion of the 2023 season.
Throughout his career, Terry Bowden has been known for his deep understanding of the game, his ability to develop talent, and his commitment to building strong, competitive teams. His coaching philosophy, shaped by decades of experience and his family's rich football legacy, has left a lasting impact on the programs he has led. Bowden's contributions to college football, both as a coach and as a mentor to young athletes, have earned him respect and admiration across the sport. Contact Terry Bowden speaker booking agent Direct Sportslink for Terry Bowden speaker and appearance fees and to find other similar sports celebrity motivational speakers for your event.
SIMILAR SPEAKERS

Ben Gordon
He was a key member of the 2004 Men's NCAA Championship team at Connecticut; He won the 2005 NBA Sixth Man Award

Lorrie Fair
She was a member of the 1996 NCAA Division I Soccer Championship at UNC; She was a member of the 1996 Gold Medal U.S.

Steve Beuerlein
He was a member of the Super Bowl XXVII Champion Dallas Cowboys team; He holds many of the Carolina Panthers quarterback records

Ryan Longwell
He played in Super Bowl XXXII for the Green Bay Packers

Mel Blount
He was a six time All-Pro and won four Super Bowl Championships during his 14-year NFL career; He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Norris Cole
He was a member of the 2012 NBA Champion Miami Heat