WHO
Following the Falcons’ tumultuous 2007 season, former Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Mike Smith was named head coach in January 2008. Smith’s selection has helped usher in a new era of leadership and a renewed focus on football fundamentals – stopping the run on defense; running the football and controlling the line of scrimmage on offense. He will talk about his early impressions of free agency, the draft and off-season training as the team readies its battle plan for 2008. Smith spent five years as defensive coordinator of the Jaguars, where he was named to the USA Today All-Joe Team – an award recognizing players and coaches who have overachieved and are often overlooked. Previously, he spent four years with the Baltimore Ravens, assisting them to their Super Bowl championship in 2000. Smith played collegiate ball at East Tennessee (1977-81), where he was named defensive MVP twice at linebacker. As a senior, he led the team with 186 tackles. After college, Smith became a defensive line coach at Morehead State in Kentucky followed by Tennessee Tech. He and his wife Julie have one daughter, Logan.

WHEN
Thursday, May 15
11:30 a.m. — Registration
Noon — Lunch
12:25 p.m. — Remarks and Q&A
1:00 — Adjourn

WHERE
The Commerce Club
34 Broad Street, 16th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303

Please click here for directions. Because of limited parking at TCC, please consider using MARTA, whose Five Points station is across the street, or parking in nearby decks on Marietta Street.

R.S.V.P.
This luncheon is open to the public. APC members may purchase individual tickets for $28 each or tables of 10 for $280, which includes signage. The nonmember prices are $38 for individual tickets and $380 for tables of 10 with signage. Parking is $6 and is not included in the ticket price. R.S.V.P.

This luncheon is open to the public. APC members may purchase individual tickets for $28 each or tables of 10 for $280, which includes signage. The nonmember prices are $38 for individual tickets and $380 for tables of 10 with signage. Parking is $6 and is not included in the ticket price.

Please click here to purchase tickets or tables or call 404-577-7377. No tickets will be sold after noon on Wednesday, May 14. Payment must accompany reservations, and there is a 48-hour cancellation policy. No tickets will be sold after noon on Wednesday, May 14. Payment must accompany reservations, and there is a 48-hour cancellation policy.