Motivational Speaker * Counselor * Advisor * Author * Former NFL Player

IMMEDIATE NOVEMBER 30, 2004

TIFTON- Derrick Moore, former NFL player, author, and motivational speaker, will speak at Abraham Baldwin College on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. The event will take place in Gressette Gym and is free of charge.

Moore’s presentation is sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Baptist Student Union at ABAC. Fun and fellowship begin at 6 p.m.

Moore is Developmental Coach/Chaplain for Georgia Tech. He serves as an advisor and counselor on behalf of the Athletic Department, and provides assistance to staff and student athletes in the areas of leadership, team building, relationship development, and personal fulfillment.

Moore is a former NFL running back for the Atlanta Falcons, drafted in the eighth round in 1992. He also played for the Detroit Lions and the Carolina Panthers. He holds the expansion rushing record for a running back. His professional career concluded with the Arizona Cardinals, which encompassed six total years.

He attended college at Northeastern State University and was the keynote speaker at his own commencement.

Moore shares his messages of inspiration and motivation with more than 100,000 people annually. With his unique style of word pictures, props, humor, and wit, he is able to command the attention of any audience.

Moore is also the author of Moody Publisher’s new release The Great Adventure. This book is written primarily to youth to help them understand success. He and his wife have two daughters.