May 18th - Suzanna Stephon "The Mental Tiger"
Stephon is called "The Mental Tiger" and is a Performance Enhancement Specialist. This unique presentatin will be one members won't want to miss.


April 20th - Brian Stith, Former UVA Basketball Standout
Stith was selected from the University of Virginia with the 13th overall pick by the Denver Nuggets in the 1992 NBA Draft. Bryant played eight seasons with the team before being traded to the Boston Celtics. He played for the US national team in the 1990 FIBA World Championship, winning the bronze medal. In 2007, he was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.


March 11th - 2009 Jamboree
No regular meeting on Marh 16th.

February 16th - Billy Hite, Virginia Tech Associate Head Coach
Tech Assistant Football Coach Billy Hite will give us a review of the season that ended for the Hokies with a big bowl victory. We expect he'll add some insight into next season and what fans should expect. Coach Hite, has helped develop 24 running backs who have gone on to sign with NFL teams in his more than 30 seasons on the Tech coaching staff.

January 19th - Norfolk Admirals Coaches
Alan May and Darren Rumble, coaches for the Norfolk Admirals will discuss the team. At this meeting the Club will also honor Art Brandriff for his years of service to area schools.

November 17th - Chuck Boone
Chuck Boone was inducted intothe Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 2004 after an athletic career of more than 40 years. It took off while captain of both the football and baseball teams while at the University of Richmond and concluded after 23 years of service there as Director of Athletics.

October 20th - Mike Nelms
Michael Nelms played college ball at Baylor and played in the CFL before five seasons with the Washington Redskins,1980 to 1984. Nelms is a three time Pro Bowler (1980, 1981 and 1982) and led the NFL in yards per kickoff return twice. He was the Redskins starting punt returner in Super Bowl XVII. Nelms finished his five seasons with 175 kickoff returns for 4,128 yards, 212 punt returns for 1,948 yards and two touchdowns, and one interception in 68 games.


September 15th - Blaine Taylor
Blaine Taylor is entering his 8th season as head coach of the ODU Monarchs. Popular with the fans, Taylor brings to this year a 136-84 tecord with the Monarchs (278-149 overall in 14 years as a coach). In the last four years, ODU has won 94 games, the best total in school history, on its way to four straight post season tournaments. This past season, the Monarchs were 18-16 and reached the quarterfinals of the inaugural CBI (College Basketball Invitational). ODU defeated Rider in the opener, then lost a heartbreaker at Virginia.


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Some Recent Past Speakers

Bill Bergey
Bill Bergey was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round in 1969 out of Arkansas State University. He later played middle linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1974 to 1980 including a trip to Super Bowl XV. The All-Pro became known as one of the hardest working playes to take that position. Since his time on the field, Berget has been a high school coach and bradcaster.

Mark Van Eeghan
Mark Van Eeghan played ten years in the National Football League as a member of the Oakland Raiders (1974-1981) and the New England Patriots (1982-1983). Ven Eeghen rushed for over 1,000 yards in 3 consecutive seasons from 1976-1978 and was a Pro Bowl selection in 1977. Playing for Oakland in Super Bowl XV, he was the game's leading rusher with 75 yards on 18 carries. Van Eeghen finished his 10 NFL seasons with 6,651 rushing yards, 174 receptions for 1,583 receiving yards, and 41 touchdowns (37 rushing and 4 receiving).

Dave Rosenfield
Dave Rosenfield first came to the Tides in 1962, and was named General Manager of the club in 1963. Since then, he has earned many of professional baseball’s top honors. He is a four-time International League Executive-of-the-Year, and won the National Association of Professional Baseball League’s top honor in 1993 when he was awarded the John H. Johnson President’s Trophy. Rosenfield was also named the "King of Baseball" at an awards dinner at the Baseball Winter Meetings in December of 2004.


Lefty Drisell
Norfolk native and Granby High grad Lefty Driesell coached the University of Maryland Terrapins from 1969 to 1986. During his tenure, the basketball team had such star players as Tom McMillen, Len Elmore, John Lucas, Albert King, Buck Williams, and Len Bias. In 1974 he signed high school star Moses Malone, but lost him to professional basketball, the Utah Stars, just before classes began. Coach Driesell is also credited with starting the nationwide tradition of Midnight Madness in 1971.


Bill Madlock
From 1973 to 1987, Madlock was the only right-handed hitter to win a National League batting title. His record of four batting titles as a third baseman would be eclipsed in 1988 by Wade Boggs. It is also the second most by a National Leaguer since 1970 behind only Tony Gwynn's eight. In a 15-season career, Madlock, nicknamed “Mad Dog,” compiled a .305 batting average with 2008 hits, 163 home runs and 860 runs batted in.

Blake Cullen
If there is one person who can give us a behind the scenes look at the business of sports it's Blake Cullen. After serving the Cubs organization as it's traveling secretary for ten years, he went on to be Adminstrator of the National League, the organization's #2 guy before owning his own minor league baseball team. He made a lastin mark on Hampton Roads when he brought the Hampton Roads Admirals into being. We'll hear about his past and find out what he's doing now.

Roger Brown
The local restaurant owner is better known to the world of sports as a member of the "Fearsome Foursome" from his time with the Los Angeles Rams. Named All-pro in his rookie season, the NFL's first 300-pounder went on to earn the honor eight times more, ultimately being named to the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.

George Starke
The former Redskin offensive lineman (right) and Super Bowl champion has been called the "Head Hog." He has also been a Network TV commentator, restaurateur. car dealer, school builder and has always been a role model for many. Starke will share his stories of his time in the NFL and beyond.


Bobby Wilder
Meet the newest college football coach in Hampton Roads facing the daunting task of building something from nothing. ODU hasn't had football since 1940. Now here comes Wilder (at right), fresh from coaching at the University of Maine. So what will it take to build a national contender in I-AA?

Keith Goganous
The Hampton Roads football c amp is back and its brought to you by Keith. After a successful career as a linebacker for the Penn State Nittany Lions, Goganious (left) enjoyed five seasons in the National Football League, including two Super Bowl appearances with the Buffalo Bills in 1992 and 1993. Come here about the camp and life in Happy Valley and teh NFL.

Bobby Thomson
"The Giants win the pennant and they're going crazy. They're going crazy, I don't believe it, I don't believe it, I will not believe it." - Russ Hodges calling Bobby Thomson's home run off Ralph Branca on October 3, 1951 at the Polo Grounds. Was this the most dramatic home run ever hit? Thomson's hit ended a three game playoff for the 1951 pennant. Come hear the story form the man who held the bat for what came to be known as the shot heard round the world.



Darryl Tapp
At Virginia Tech, Tapp played in every game as a true freshman and sophomore, starting four his sophomore season – when he had 58 tackles, three sacks, nine tackles for losses and 17 pressures. He moved into the starting lineup for good as a junior, and led the team with 8.5 sacks, caused two fumbles, recovered another, intercepted a pass and blocked a kick – earning All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors. Rather than leave a year early, he stuck around for another season and kept improving, with 10 sacks, batted away three passes, blocked a kick and caused three fumbles. He was drafted in the second round by the Seahawls last year and saw action in the playoffs.