Saban to Speak in Mobile

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Coach Nick Saban will be the guest speaker at Team Focus’ “A Night of Champions” dinner on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.

Coach Nick Saban and his wife, Terry, will be the guest speakers for the dinner at the Mitchell Center on the University of South Alabama campus. Tables of eight are available for $520.00 and a limited number of individual seats are available for $75.00. Sponsorship package opportunities are also available and include private meet and greet sessions with former University of Alabama football players, USA’s Head Football Coach Joey Jones, private meet and greet and photo with Coach Saban. All tickets and donations are tax deductible. Proceeds will be donated to select charities on behalf of Nick’s Kids Fund.

This spectacular event will include the best sports auction ever held in Mobile. Some auction items include:

• Four Jonas Brothers tickets with meet & greet passes

• Four Press box passes to Alabama’s Spring Game

• Four 2011 National Championship tickets

• Alabama vs. Tennessee game tickets with pre-game field passes

• 3 Doors Down autographed guitar

• Autographed footballs by SEC Coaches and Hall of Fame Members

• Autographed baseballs by Hall of Fame Members

The dinner will also feature a raffle to the Meet & Greet with Nick Saban the night of the dinner and includes a photo with Coach Saban and an autographed football. Video highlights commemorating the University of Alabama’s Championship Football Season, a special trophy showcase and special guests will also be present. All donations benefit Team Focus and are also tax deductible.

In 2000, Mike Gottfried, a former collegiate coach and ESPN college football analyst had the vision to create Team Focus, a comprehensive community outreach program aimed at providing mentors and positive role models to young men without a father figure in their lives.

Gottfried’s vision and drive for the program is based on his own life experiences, "Growing up without a father around and knowing what that feels like, I have a desire to provide a place for young men to come and be encouraged, motivated and challenged.”

Team Focus has grown from one summer camp in 2001 with approximately 50 young men to a year-round Wisdom Center in Mobile, Ala., 11 summer camps across the country and over 1,200 young men. These camps aim to teach academics, athletics, social skills and values. In addition, the first national Team Focus Rally for all team members was held in June 2006 in Mobile.

“I really appreciate Nick Saban putting his arms around Team Focus,” said Gottfried. “We currently serve over 1,200 boys without fathers and we want to increase the number to 6,000 plus. We appreciate Nick and Terry’s help and the help of everyone in the Mobile area who attends “A Night of Champions” and supports Team Focus.”

To purchase tickets to “A Night of Champions”, or to inquire about sponsorship with private meet and greet opportunities, call Team Focus at 251.635.1515.