Archives for May 2014

Chicago Bulls Legend Scottie Pippen to Host Three Day Skills Camp June 10-13

DEERFIELD, IL. — Former Chicago Bulls star, Scottie Pippen, will be hosting the Scottie Pippen Skills Camp on June 10-13 for boys ages 8-15 and girls ages 10-14. Pippen will be on the court all four days, working directly with the players and teaching his techniques. Pippen and his highly qualified staff have developed a four-day camp curriculum focused on fundamental basketball skills: ball handling, free throws, footwork & rebounding.

Photo shows Chicago Bulls legend, Scottie Pippen, speaking in 2013 about his Skills Camp

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Auburn Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl Delivers Keynote Speech at Opelika Rotary Club Event

OPELIKA, AL — Bruce Pearl, Auburn basketball’s new head coach, was the keynote speaker on Tuesday, May 13, at the Opelika Rotary Club’s weekly lunch held at Saugahatchee Country Club in Opelika, AL. Pearl spoke to a large crowd about what it’s going to take to turn the Auburn basketball program around. His plan, he said, begins with fan support.

Photo shows voice of the Tigers Rod Bramblett (L), speaking with Auburn’s new head men’s basketball coach, Bruce Pearl (R) in his first interview at Auburn.

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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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Aly Raisman Gives Motivational Speech to Aspiring Gymnasts at CL Gymnastics Center

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL. — Aly Raisman, one of the fab 5 gymnasts who brought home Olympic Gold in 2012, recently gave a motivational speech to a crowd of more than 80 aspiring gymnasts and their parents on Saturday, April 26, at Crystal Lake Gymnastics Training Center in Crystal Lake, Illinois where she offered sound advice for their careers.

Photo shows Aly Raisman speaking in 2013 at her Hall of Fame induction

Photo shows Olympic Gold medalist, Aly Raisman, speaking in 2013 at her Hall of Fame induction

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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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Brooks Robinson Will Be Signing Autographs at Steiner Sports in Garden City, New York

GARDEN CITY, NY. — Former MLB legend, Brooks Robinson will meet and greet his fans and sign autographs on Saturday, May 17, at Steiner Sports inside the Roosevelt Field Mall. The event is scheduled to take place from noon to 1:30 p.m., with autograph prices ranging from $79 for baseballs and photos to $119 for bats and jerseys. Inscriptions on all items will cost an additional $20, with the inscription “The Human Vacuum Cleaner” being $60 extra.

Photo shows MLB legend, Brooks Robinson, speaking in 2011 at a Baltimore Sports event.

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