Terry’s ability to connect with people of all walks of life is evident in the
responses he generates every time he speaks.
“My first impression of Terry Dozier revealed that he was a truly
“spirit-filled” man. His smile and demeanor illuminates his surroundings. Beyond
his athletic credentials as a professional basketball player, Terry’s personal
abilities exudes a vibrant yet comforting Christian message that helps one find
the spiritual answers that properly compliment life itself. Although Terry’s
physical abilities have allowed him to reach the pinnacle of success, today it
is merely a platform from which he presents his greatest attributes to the
community. As a dynamic spiritual leader, Terry has been a vital influence to an
untold number of individual realizations of both personal and spiritual growth.
I am proud to say that I count myself among that influence. Terry’s aspirations
of extending the Lord’s message beyond the limits of this community will surely
become an asset against the problems we all face in the world today.”
Henry G. “Hank” Taylor, SFC,
U. S. Army (Retired)
“What impressed me about his visit was he truly seemed sincere about what he
said. He spoke from experience and added humorous tidbits at the right time. He
spoke of his youth and some hardship growing up, but still succeeded and had a
great basketball career--both college and pro. Mainly, he found the Lord in his
life, and our young people need to hear and see that. That’s why I thought he
would be great as a speaker to the Upward Basketball program. A lot of youth
participate in this program—probably 400 at Red Bank Baptist alone.”
Jack Sightler
Red Bank Baptist Church
“Terry Dozier is a man who speaks right to your heart. I have had the pleasure
of hearing him speak at several different engagements, on a variety of topics;
all of which were well received. Mr. Dozier is great at tailoring his programs
to his audiences—whether they be children or adults, which makes him an
excellent speaker to have. No matter what the subject may be, the one thing that
will always remain the same is the truthfulness and sincerity of every message
he delivers. He has a genuine love for people, which shines bright and clear
from the moment that you meet him. Having the opportunity to get to know Terry
Dozier has been an absolute blessing for me, and he has touched my life in more
ways than I could ever explain.”
Andrea Bullock
“Terry was a delightful guest at our Celebration Sunday at State Street Baptist
Church. His presentation was enjoyed by every age group. He particularly gave
some pointers about parents relating to their children and young people that
were much needed in our day and age. After the morning service, Terry stayed
around and talked with dozens of people and I believe that this was one of the
highlights of the entire day. He is extremely friendly and outgoing and relates
well to every age group. I would certainly invite him back for another activity
in the future.”
Dr. Pete Cassidy, Pastor
State Street Baptist Church
Cayce, SC
“I invited Terry Dozier to speak to the youth at my church Christian Worship &
Evangelism Center in Blythewood, S.C., for our Fall Fun Fest on October 30th
this year. Terry did a fantastic job and our church was very pleased with the
following:
I believe Terry would add value to any organization, not only as a spokesperson,
but also as a quality individual, possessing a high quality of moral character
and integrity.”
Joseph R. Maxberry, III
“I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with Terry Dozier with providing internships
in retailing for some of USC’s student-athletes. He really seems to care about
the young people he works with. I have witnessed him express to these
student-athletes the importance of their careers beyond the playing field by
using his own experience in the NBA. I think this is a tremendous program for
your student-athletes, and I hope to continue the relationship between USC and
Piggly Wiggly Carolina into the future.”
Jeff McGill
Human Resource Manager
Piggly Wiggly Carolina
“This is my second year having USC student-athletes work in my store, and the
communication and feedback this year cannot be compared with last year. He has
gone above and beyond to make sure this has been a win-win situation for all
parties involved. He is a role model for these young people and a wonderful
ambassador for the University.”
Bruce Mallick, Jr.
Chic-Fil-A
“He has done an excellent job with our young men. And he is a very positive role
model for them. We try to prepare them to be outstanding citizens as well as
football players. People, such as Terry, help tremendously with their
educational experience.”
Lou Holtz
Former Head Football Coach
University of South Carolina
“When I was frustrated with people trying to tell me what to do with my life,
Terry gave me what I needed the most—an ear. He was able to recognize what was
important to me, and told me to keep my dream of playing professional basketball
alive. His testimony about retirement helped me to see the importance of career
planning.”
Jamel Bradley
Professional Basketball Player
Lithuania
Terry has a unique gift in his ability to present material pertaining to
motivation, character, integrity, and the Bible in a way that it is well
understood by 'all' age groups. That in itself is unusual. The information that
he does provide is timely and proven and his ability to touch people of all ages
is amazing. Even the youth pastor of our church meets with Terry on Friday
mornings for breakfast every week. Pastors, it seems, need accountability and
uplifting as well.