Phillip Fulmer Named Keynote Speaker at Annual Governor’s Luncheon in Nashville

NASHVILLE, TN. — Former Tennessee Volunteers coach, Phillip Fulmer, has been named the keynote speaker at the Commissioner’s Luncheon on Nov. 13 during the 61st Annual Governor’s Conference on Economic and Community Development. During his time as coach, Fulmer earned a national championship, two conference titles and seven divisional crowns while winning more than three-quarters of his games. Source: The Daily Times

Photo shows former Tennessee Volunteers head football coach, Phillip Fulmer, speaking in 2013 about his involvement with the revitalization of the ETSU football program.

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NFL Great Eric Dickerson to Speak at 3rd Annual Fit and Faithful Living Expo in Dallas

DALLAS, TX. — NFL and SMU Hall of Famer, Eric Dickerson, will be the featured speaker at the Third Annual Fit and Faithful Living Expo in Dallas on Saturday, September 13, 2014, from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. The event takes place in the Hughes-Trigg Student Center/Theater Room at Southern Methodist University at 140 Dyer in Dallas. Source: North Dallas Gazette.

Photo shows Eric Dickerson speaking on Feb. 2, 2014 with ESPN’s Michael Smith and Jemele Hill .

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Steelers Jerome Bettis Presents Young Athletes With $64K for ‘Sports Matter’ Project

CORAPOLIS PA. — Former Pittsburgh Steelers Jerome Bettis along with Steelers Jarvis Jones recently appeared at Dick’s Sporting Goods headquarters in Coraopolis where they put some young athletes through the paces as part of the company’s “Sports Matter” project. According to KDKA, two area schools and a soccer club, suffering from financial shortfalls, received checks from Dick’s totaling more than $64,000 for their sports programs. Steelers running back, Jerome Bettis, presented a check to young athletes June 2014 for more than $64K from Dicks Sporting Goods for their sports programs. ... Read More

Dan Reeves Named Keynote Speaker at Boys and Girls Club of Americus Charity Dinner

AMERICUS, GA. — Former NFL coach and Americus native, Dan Reeves, will be the keynote speaker at the Boys and Girls Club’s Steak and Stake Charity Dinner on July 22 held at the Georgia Southwestern State University Student Success Center Storm Dome. A Silent Auction will begin at 5 p.m. followed by a dinner and program at 6 p.m. Performances by the Boys and Girls Club’s own 2014 Americus Idol winner, Heather Grinolds, and the 2014 Americus Idol first runner-up, Regina Thomas will be featured. Source: Americus Times Recorder.

Photo shows former NFL coach Dan Reeves speaking on April 18, 2014 to Fort Wayne YMCA.

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Former Cowboys WR Michael Irvin to Sign Autographs at CSA Show in Chantilly VA

CHANTILLY, VA. — Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver, Michael Irvin, will appear at the CSA Autograph & Memorabilia Show at Dulles Expo Center at the Chantilly Shopping Center in Chantilly on Saturday, July 12, 2014 from 1:00-2:00 pm to meet fans and sign autographs.

Photo shows former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver, Michael Irvin, delivering an inspirational speech after being honored at the 2007 Sports Spectacular charity fundraiser event.

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San Francisco Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott to Appear at Sports Authority in East Palo Alto

EAST PALO ALTO,, CA. — 49er’s Hall of Famer, Ronnie Lott, will appear on Saturday, June 28, at Sports Authority’s East Palo Alto store as part of the chain’s reopening celebration after the store’s remodel. Lott will appear from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Source: Palo Alto Patch

Photo shows Ronnie Lott speaking at the Fund A Dream event in November 2012

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New York Jets Wide Receiver Eric Decker to Host Football ProCamp in Boonton, N.J.

BOONTON, N.J. — Join New York Jets WR Eric Decker for football instruction and fun at the 2014 Citi Eric Decker Football ProCamp on July 19 at Boonton High School. The camp is from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM for boys and girls grades 1 – 8. Cost: $99. Source: Procamps.com ... Read More

Joe Namath to Host 43rd Annual Football Camp at Western Connecticut State University

DANBURY, CT. — Legendary NFL quarterback, Joe Namath, will be hosting his 43rd annual football camp this summer at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Conn. The camp, which is open to boys of ages 8 to 18, is scheduled for July 13 – July 17, 2014. Tuition for 2014 is $795 for overnight campers and $495 for day campers.

Photo shows Joe Namath in 2011 at his football camp at Western Connecticut State University.

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Barry Alvarez Named Featured Speaker at Florida Tech Huddle Banquet

MELBOURNE, FL. — College Football Hall of Famer and University of Wisconsin Director of Athletics, Barry Alvarez, will be the featured speaker at Florida Tech’s third annual Inside the Huddle banquet on May 15, 2014. The banquet will begin in the Panther Dining Hall with a cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m. and the dinner and program will follow at 6:30 p.m.

Photo shows U. of Wisconsin Director, Barry Alvarez, speaking at a 2012 press conference.

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Dick Vermeil Named Featured Speaker at Bakersfield Young Professionals Group

BAKERSIELD, CA. — Retired NFL head coach, Dick Vermeil, recently spoke at the kickoff for the Bakersfield Young Professionals group that was held on Friday, April 25, 2014 at the Bakersfield Racquet Club in Bakersfield, CA. Vermeil, a popular motivational speaker, was the featured speaker at the community event which began at 5:30 p.m.

Photo shows retired NFL coach, Dick Vermeil, speaking to a group of SAP employees about his seven common sense leadership principles.

Photo shows retired NFL head coach and motivational speaker, Dick Vermeil, speaking to a group of SAP employees in Dec. 2013 about his seven common sense leadership principles.

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