SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — South Dakota native and University of Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer will speak at this year’s Sanford Sports Night.

Coach DeBoer’s former teammate at the University of Sioux Falls, Kurtiss Riggs, will moderate a discussion with Kalen discussing the insights, challenges and future of youth sports. The evening will conclude with a special message from DeBoer as well as a tribute to the Legends for Kids program, which is retiring after 25 years.

Born and raised in Milbank, South Dakota, DeBoer’s football journey began at the University of Sioux Falls, where he set school records for receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns. He returned to his alma mater as offensive coordinator in 2000 before his promotion to head coach in 2005. In his five years at the helm of USF, DeBoer had a record of 67-3 and led the Cougars to three NAIA national championships in 2006, 2008, and 2009.

“It’s always great when I get the chance to come back to South Dakota, especially for such a special event like this one,” DeBoer said in a news release. My roots are in Sioux Falls, and coming back here as the head coach at the University of Alabama is truly a full-circle moment for me.”

The event will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. at the Sanford Pentagon. General admission tickets are now on sale for $5, while groups of 8 can reserve a table on the floor at Heritage Court.