Sen. Tommy Tuberville, Paul Finebaum headlining CoachSafely Foundation fundraiser in Vestavia Hills in August

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July 21, 2025

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The CoachSafely Foundation will host a high-profile fundraising event at Vestavia Country Club on August 26 featuring U.S. Senator and former Auburn University football head coach Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), sports media personality Paul Finebaum, and CoachSafely President Bill Clark.

The evening will raise funds in support of the Foundation’s mission to reduce preventable injuries among young athletes through advocacy and education.

Alabama is recognized as a national leader in youth sports safety, and the event will highlight recent legislative successes, including strengthening the Coach Safely Act, and preview future initiatives.

The program begins at 5:30 p.m. with a VIP cocktail reception presented by Alabama Power, followed by dinner and programming at 6:30 p.m.

The dinner will feature a story-driven discussion with Tuberville, Finebaum, and Clark, moderated by JOX Radio anchor Pat Smith.

The Foundation will also honor the late Drew Ferguson, a pioneer in Alabama sports medicine and athletic training and a past president of CoachSafely, with a posthumous tribute by founder Jack Crowe.

Individual tickets for the event start at $500, which includes the cocktail hour and dinner, with VIP tickets including the special reception priced at $1,000.

Sponsorship opportunities include tables for 10 ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. Special sponsorships are also available to cover seats for volunteer CoachSafely-certified coaches currently working to keep Alabama youth athletes safe.