Archives for October 2014

Magic Johnson Speaks About His Life and Career at ‘The Magic of Winning’ Event

SANTA BARBARA, CA. — Former Los Angeles Lakers point guard and successful entrepreneur, Magic Johnson, was the featured speaker on Friday, October 24, at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara for his event, The Magic of Winning, where Magic discussed his life and career that led to his path to success. Source: Daily Nexus.

Photo shows Magic Johnson speaking about his career at the 2014 YPO Global EDGE event.

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Join David Ortiz for Baseball Instruction at the 2014 Market Basket David Ortiz Baseball Clinic

HANOVER, MA. — Join Boston All-Star designated hitter David Ortiz for baseball instruction and fun at the 2014 Market Basket David Ortiz Baseball Clinic in partnership with Citi presented by P&G. Date: November, 2. Location: University Sports Complex in Hanover. Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for boys and girls grades 1 – 12. Cost: $149. Source: Procamps.com.

Photo shows David Ortiz giving baseball instruction at Baseball ProCamp.

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Mike Matheny to be Keynote Speaker at Arrow Leadership and Success Summit

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. — St. Louis Cardinals manager, Mike Matheny, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Arrow Leadership and Success Summit, the high point of the Arrow Leadership and Success Series, which is new to the publication this year. The summit will held at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Show Me Center. The Show Me Center is a multi-purpose arena, located on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University, in Cape Girardeau, MO. Students and other people from around the area will have the opportunity to hear from Matheny about what it takes to lead winning teams and organizations. Source: krcu.com.

Photo shows Mike Matheny speaking about how to build great teams.

Photo shows Mike Matheny speaking about how to build great teams.

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Coach Bill Self Gives Keynote Speech at the 2nd Annual Roos Basketball Tip-Off Dinner

KANSAS CITY, KS. — Kansas University Jayhawks basketball coach Bill Self was the keynote speaker at the 2nd annual Roos Basketball Tip-Off Dinner on Sept. 30. The event was hosted by the UMKC men’s basketball program and took place at the College Basketball Experience, next to the Sprint Center in downtown Kansas City. Source: University News.

Photo shows Jayhawks coach Bill Self from a 2013 interview with Fox Sports.

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NFL Quarterback and BYU Graduate Jim McMahon Has #9 Jersey Retired by BYU

BYU graduate and NFL quarterback, Jim McMahon, became an official member of Brigham Young University’s Athletic Hall of Fame this week. McMahon’s jersey #9 was retired at the game on Oct. 3, 2014. McMahon is the sixth former BYU football player to have his number retired, following Eldon Fortie, Marion Probert, Steve Young, Gifford Nielsen and Ty Detmer.

Photo shows Jim McMahon speaking after BYU retired his #9 jersey at BYU game on Oct. 3, 2014.

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R. C. Slocum Named Keynote Speaker at PESA Leadership Luncheon in Houston

HOUSTON, TX. — Former Texas A&M football coach R. C. Slocum has been named the keynote speaker by the Hannon Hydraulics and the Petroleum Equipment & Services Association (PESA) to speak at their Executive Leadership Seminar on Oct. 15, 2014 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Houston, Texas. Registration begins at 11:00 am with Coach Slocum’s keynote address at 12:15 pm. The PESA Executive Leadership Series features prominent keynote speakers sharing their insights and career experiences. Source: PR.com.

Photo shows former Texas A&M football coach R.C. Slocum speaking to Texas A&M graduates on Aug. 12, 2010.

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