HENDERSON, Tenn. - The Freed-Hardeman University athletic department
recently announced that Coach Don Meyer will be its featured speaker at the 2010
Sports Advisory Council Benefit dinner on April 30, 2010.
Meyer currently coaches men's basketball at Northern State (S.D.) University where he is in his ninth. Prior to coaching at Northern, Meyer coached 24 years at David Lipscomb (Tenn.) University, winning an NAIA National Championship with the Bisons in 1986. He has amassed a record of 910-310 over 37 seasons. He currently has the most wins in NCAA men's basketball history, ahead of names such as Bobby Knight, Dean Smith, and Adolph Rupp.
Perhaps one of Meyer's greatest accomplishments is recently overcoming a life-threatening car crash on Sept. 5, 2008. As a result of the accident, Meyer had to have part of his left leg amputated. While in surgery, the doctors also discovered carcinoid cancer in Meyer's liver, small intestines and abdomen. Meyer went on to coach the 2008-2009 basketball season at Northern State from a wheelchair.
Meyer's outstanding story has drawn attention from many people across the country. In 2009, Meyer was awarded the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the ESPN Espy Awards show. He received a standing ovation from numerous sports stars and coaches after accepting his award with an inspirational speech.
Don Meyer's coaching ability has touched the lives of many, but his principles and the thoughts on life have affected many more. Freed-Hardeman University is pleased to have Meyer for their benefit dinner to hear him tell his story and share his thoughts on faith, family, and friends.
For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Dan Hughes at 731-989-6916 or at dhughes@fhu.edu.
