The Real Life Story of the Permian Panthers Football
Dynasty
Don
Billingsley is living proof that hard work and determination is the
only way to achieve true success. As a teenager, Don was
raised in the Permian Basin of West Texas in the city of
Odessa. His story is one of many successes that remain fresh
in his mind and heart. As a member of the famed 1988 Permian
Panther football team, Don exceled as a running back for one of the
most celebrated high school football teams in history. In the
book and movie "Friday Night Lights", you clearly understand what it
means to be perfect. This group of celebrated high school
football players experienced football in a different way than most
teams do. Coached by Gary Gaines, these young men learned the
principles of winning and losing. Most importantly, they
learned how to achieve success on a different level. Coach
Gaines instilled principles like determination, leadership,
perseverance, dedication and winning. In the real life saga of
MOJO, this group of young men cradle the very hearts of those who
follow them in their quest for the state title and that infamous
state championship ring. To say that the Permian football
program is at the core of Odessa and it's citizens is somewhat of an
understatement. It's gospel.
At the
very core of Odessa there looms a spirit that never settles.
This spirit has been alive since the late 1950's. The
1980's presents proof of the legacy that these young
men carried on. From 1980 to 1989, this legendary high
school football squad lost only 8 games in the Texas AAAAA
Division. In Texas, that is monumental.
The true story of the Permian Panthers and the
soldiers that made up this army of one will leave you in an inspired
state of mind. Don will convey to you what he felt as he battled
some of the most brutal opponents in the country. He will take
you on a journey inside the real life, well oiled machine called
"MOJO Football". He takes you inside the heart of the community, the
fans, locker room, field huddles, the game and most important of
all, the heart of each player who suited up for battle. This journey
is filled with underlying principles that will start you on the
right path to personal achievement and self mastery. His
speaking programs are inspirational and informative.
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING TOPICS: Motivation, Drug-Awarness and
Youth Development
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING PROGRAM TITLES:
The Permian Principles - This
motivational program takes you through the success principles that
guided the Permian Panthers to unparalleled success. This
program focuses on the fundamentals of winning by way of
teamwork. It is driven by 12 daily principles that create
win-win results.
Coach Said Be Perfect - This program
gives you a glimpse of the core ideologies taught by Coach Gary
Gaines and how he summoned the best out of his army of
players.
GENERAL SPEAKING PROGRAMS
TITLES:
The Permian Experience - This program
gives you a candid view of one of the most famous high school
football programs in history.
The Permian Dynasty - This program
takes you back in time to discover the history and the legacy of the
Permian Panthers. It is factual in content and will reveal the
record books and the success of the team.
The Shadow of
Mojo - This program is based on Don's life after football
at Permian High School. It is a transformational journey of
Don Billingsley and how he changed his rebel status to becoming a
successful businessman, citizen, mentor, son, husband and
father.
DON TRAVELS FROM
TEXAS
DON IS AVAILABLE FOR:
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, CHRISTIAN EVENTS, RADIO INTERVIEWS, CHARITY
EVENTS, FUNDRAISING PROJECTS, PRE-GAME PEP TALKS AND PRINT
STORIES/ARTICLES
The difference between
a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack
of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will." -- Vincent T.
Lombardi
