Terry Bowden is a dynamic motivational and inspirational speaker who also happens to be incredibly funny. Unlike so many speakers that make a living by telling people how to be a success, Terry Bowden has made a living by being a success.
From outstanding student-athlete, to National Coach of the Year, to college football’s leading television sports analyst, to much sought-after keynote speaker, Terry Bowden has known what it takes to be a success at whatever he does.
Terry Bowden's accomplishments include:
- Magna cum laude graduate of West Virginia University
- Highest GPA on WVU Football Team
- Studied at Oxford University, England
- Juris Doctorate from Florida State University School of Law
- Youngest College Head Football Coach at 26 yrs. Old
- Youngest Division I Head Football Coach at 36 yrs. Old
- First Division I Coach to ever go Undefeated in His First Season
- Unanimous 1993 National Coach of the Year
- Only Coach Ever to Go 11-0 in Auburn University History
- Longest Winning Streak in Auburn History at 20 Consecutive Games
- Winningest Coach in Auburn History Over First Five Years
- Only Football Coach in Last 50 Years to Win 100 Games by Age 40
- Final Record of 111-53-2 ( 68% winning percentage )
- Leading Television Studio Analyst for College Football on ABC Sports
Terry Bowden makes up just one part of the most famous family in college football history. Terry’s father, Bobby Bowden, has won two National Championships as the head coach at Florida State University. Brother, Tommy Bowden, is the head football Coach at Clemson University. Jeff Bowden, Terry’s younger brother, serves as the offensive coordinator for the Florida State Seminoles, and brother-in-law, Jack Hines, is an assistant coach for the Clemson Tigers.
Terry is married to the former Shyrl Lambert and they have five daughters and a son, Tera, Jordan, Erin, Cori, Jamie Taylor and Terry,Jr. Together, they make up the first family of college football.