Former WVIAC basketball great and motivational speaker Archie Talley is bringing his high energy message to Glenville State College. Talley will be speaking in the Presidents Auditorium in the Heflin Administration Building at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25th. The event is free and open to everyone. He is also scheduled to present his talk to the students and faculty at Gilmer County High School at 2:00 p.m. the same day. Talley’s appearances in Glenville are sponsored by GSC Men’s Basketball and the GSC chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Since 1984, Talley has been traveling the country, speaking at schools, events, civic and professional organizations as a motivational speaker. He is a realistic and honest representation of the material he has shared with hundreds of audiences over the years - healthy living, education, self esteem and success. Talley has the credibility to gain the respect of any audience, but especially young people! His athletic talent and showmanship is the magnet that draws their attention and primes them for his powerful message, in a dynamic presentation that they will remember all through their lives.

In his "Ingredients of Life" program, people realize what it takes to be successful; the importance of teachers, parents and positive role models, and how being an American allows them the freedom to pursue their goals.

“I want to get everyone to believe in themselves and realize that what they already have makes them rich,” said Talley.

Talley was born and raised in Washington, D.C. and then traveled to Salem College in West Virginia to pursue his dreams. From the challenges in his youth to the greatness at the height of his basketball career, Archie has amassed a lifetime of experiences to share. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Relations and a Masters Degree in Education from Salem University in West Virginia.

The list of his amazing accomplishments include: Associated Press College Division Basketball Player of the Year (1976); First Team All American, Associated Press and NAIA (1976); Leading College Basketball Scorer in the Nation with a 41.1 Points Per Game Average (1976); All time leading collegiate basketball scorer in West Virginia History; All time single season scoring leader in NAIA history (1,439 points); Third all time leading scorer in the history of college basketball (3,720 points); Drafted by the New York Knicks – NBA (1976); Played with the world famous Harlem Globetrotters (1976); Played with the New Jersey Nets – NBA (1977); Played Professionally for ten seasons in Europe (1977-1984); Scored 116 points in a single game in Germany (1978); Inducted into the West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame (1988).

For more information about Archie Talley’s appearance in Glenville, contact GSC Head Men’s Basketball Coach Stephen Dye at (304) 462-6228. Learn more about Archie Talley by visiting www.archie-talley.com.