University of Kentucky head basketball Coach Mark Pope encouraged Kentucky FFA members to be leaders.

Coach Pope was the featured speaker for the second session of the Kentucky FFA Convention at the Central Bank Center in Lexington Tuesday night. He thanked FFA members for welcoming a top recruit to Lexington Tuesday.

click to download audioWhen former U.S. Ambassador Kelly Craft introduced Coach Pope, she wondered if he had ever milked a cow.  Coach Pope admitted he had.

click to download audioCoach Pope spoke about the four B’s, the first of be grateful.

click to download audioCoach Pope talked about being humble when he referred to Trent Noah from Harlan County.

click to download audioHe also encouraged FFA members to be bold like the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

click to download audioAnd Coach Pope said to be resilient and not be scared to fail.

click to download audioCoach Pope received a standing ovation when he was introduced by Kelly Craft prior to his remarks.