Miami Dolphins Host Miami Killian Senior High School at OTA Practice
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May 31, 2018
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Miami Dolphins Host Miami Killian Senior High School at OTA Practice
Davie, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today hosted the Miami Killian Senior High School football team at their Organized Team Activity (OTA) practice. The team was given a tour of the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University and heard from Miami Dolphins Youth Programs Ambassador and Dolphins alum Twan Russell about perseverance.
“It’s a great experience for these kids to be able to see actually how professional players are moving around the field, how they’re listening to their coaches, how they’re taking coaching and just being able to see the whole environment. It opens their eyes to everything,” Miami Killian Senior High School Head Football Coach Steve Smith said.
The Miami Killian team also had the opportunity to watch the Dolphins practice and meet with current players on the field. Following practice, the athletes had lunch provided by Publix. Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore’s son, Frank Gore Jr., is a sophomore running back for the Cougars.
“It’s cool to see how the pros practice and how fast they go. They take it serious,” Gore Jr. said. “It’s cool to see (my dad’s) job and actually the way he’s doing it at practice.”
The Junior Dolphins program encourages youth players and coaches to teach, learn and play football in a fun and safe environment. The Junior Dolphins program is designed to give kids access to learn the fundamentals of football using the NFL’s top resources. To grow the game, the Junior Dolphins program will work to educate coaches, parents and youth on the health and safety of football with a strong emphasis on character development. Junior Dolphins is building the next generation of Dolphins Fans.
Miami Dolphins Host Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School at OTA Practice
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May 30, 2018
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Miami Dolphins Host Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School at OTA Practice
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Davie, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today hosted the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School football team at their Organized Team Activity (OTA) practice. The team was given a tour of the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University and heard from Miami Dolphins Vice Chairman, President & CEO Tom Garfinkel about leadership and teamwork.
“The whole Dolphins organization has been by far the best to us than anybody could be. From Day 1, they’ve done so much. They’ve put on youth camps for our little kids. They’ve come into our practices and spoke to our team. Just so much. We can’t be thankful enough to them,” Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Head Football Coach Willis May said. “This is a good day spent. Good day for our kids to be able to sit here and watch their idols and guys they look up to and watch how they work.”
The Stoneman Douglas football team also had the opportunity to watch the Dolphins practice and meet with current players on the field. Following practice, the athletes had lunch provided by Publix.
“It means the world to us to come do what we love and watch football. We got to pick up on stuff from the vets and these rookies. It’s just great to come out here and learn,” Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School sophomore center/guard Gage Gaynor said. “We really appreciate the Dolphins, because they’ve come and talked to us a couple times and they’ve really been there for us.”
The Junior Dolphins program encourages youth players and coaches to teach, learn and play football in a fun and safe environment. The Junior Dolphins program is designed to give kids access to learn the fundamentals of football using the NFL’s top resources. To grow the game, the Junior Dolphins program will work to educate coaches, parents and youth on the health and safety of football with a strong emphasis on character development. Junior Dolphins is building the next generation of Dolphins Fans.
Centerplate Extends Food and Beverage Contract with Hard Rock Stadium
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May 30, 2018
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Centerplate Extends Food and Beverage Contract with Hard Rock Stadium
Newly signed agreement calls for landmark 10-year extension through 2031
Stamford, Conn. and Miami Gardens, Fla. (May 30, 2018) – Centerplate and Hard Rock Stadium today announced a 10-year contract extension for the provider to continue delivering a first-class food and beverage program at the global entertainment destination. The long-term partnership between Centerplate – acquired in November 2017 by Sodexo – and the 65,000-seat Hard Rock Stadium means an unparalleled fan experience, locally-inspired culinary program and top-notch guest service will continue to be pillars of the venue’s service offering.
Best known as the home of the Miami Dolphins, the venue also hosts year-round events such as University of Miami football games, the Capital One Orange Bowl, Super Bowl LIV and the 100th anniversary of the NFL, College Football Playoffs Final 2021, international soccer and a host of world-class events. The facility also will host the Miami Open tennis tournament beginning in 2019. This July, marquee international soccer is slated for the stadium, with the International Champions Cup men’s and women’s teams prepared to take the pitch.
“Our partnership with Hard Rock Stadium has been one of our most successful because they have ownership and a management team that truly focuses on, invests in and innovates the guest experience,” Centerplate President/CEO Chris Verros said. “We are looking forward to continuing to work together with them to create best-in-class experiences at what is now one of the premier global entertainment destinations in the world: Hard Rock Stadium.”
Centerplate and Hard Rock Stadium’s emphasis on innovative, local cuisine is a big draw, continuing a commitment to bring fresh flavor and a diverse array of options to Hard Rock Stadium. The menus include fresh and renowned food and beverage offerings sourced directly from South Florida. The venue also has 50+ craft beers and more than 1,000 tap handles venue wide, one of the highest distribution point totals in the NFL. Centerplate also worked closely with the Miami Dolphins over the last few seasons lending its hospitality design expertise to the stadium’s recent $500 million plus renovation.
“We are excited to extend our partnership with Centerplate for many years to come,” added Hard Rock Stadium and Miami Dolphins Vice Chair, President & CEO Tom Garfinkel. “Centerplate has been the kind of partner you hope to have: responsive, innovative and operationally excellent. They listen and collaborate while also bringing creative ideas on how we can continually improve the guest experience together.”
About Hard Rock Stadium
Hard Rock Stadium is a global entertainment destination that serves as home to the Miami Dolphins, University of Miami football team, Orange Bowl, Super Bowl LIV and the 100th anniversary of the NFL, College Football Playoff 2021 Final, major concerts, international soccer and a host of world-class events. The facility recently completed a $500 million, multi-year renovation privately funded by Owner Stephen Ross.
About Centerplate
Centerplate is a global leader in live event hospitality, “Making It Better To Be There®” for more than 116 million guests each year at more than 300 prominent entertainment, sports and convention venues. Strategically acquired in November 2017 by world leader in Quality of Life services Sodexo, Centerplate has provided event hospitality services to more than 30 official U.S. Presidential Inaugural Balls, 14 Super Bowls and 22 World Series. Visit the company online at Centerplate.com, connect via Twitter @centerplate, Instagram @Centerplate_ or Facebook.com/centerplate.
Miami Dolphins waive Hickey
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May 29, 2018
Miami Dolphins waive Hickey
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have waived tackle Sean Hickey.
Hickey originally joined the Dolphins on Aug. 15, 2017 and spent the entire 2017 season on Miami’s practice squad. Throughout his NFL career, he’s also spent stints on the practice squads of Minnesota (2016), N.Y. Jets (2016), New England (2015) and New Orleans (2015). Hickey originally joined the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with New Orleans on May 4, 2015 after starting three seasons (2012-14) at Syracuse.
Miami Dolphins sign Matthews
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Miami Dolphins sign Matthews
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed center Mike Matthews.
Matthews spent the 2017 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers but missed the year with a season-ending injury during training camp. He spent the 2016 offseason and training camp with the Cleveland Browns after originally signing with them as an undrafted college free agent on May 5, 2016. Matthews was a three-year starter (2013-15) at Texas A&M, where he played in 40 games with 33 starts.
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Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
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| Mike Matthews |
C |
6-2 |
300 |
1/27/94 |
1 |
Texas A&M ’16 |
Missouri City, Texas |
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Miami Dolphins Host Boca Raton High School at OTA Practice
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May 24, 2018
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Miami Dolphins Host Boca Raton High School at OTA Practice
Davie, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today hosted the Boca Raton High School football team at their Organized Team Activity (OTA) practice. The team was given a tour of the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University and heard from Miami Dolphins Youth Programs Ambassador and Dolphins alum Twan Russell about commitment and dedication.
“The Dolphins are a first-class organization. They really care about the youth in our community and having programs like this is really what sets them apart from a lot of other organizations,” Boca Raton High School Head Football Coach Brandon Walker said. “This has been a great experience for our young guys to see these professional athletes work, truly work, to get better at their craft. I think it motivates and inspires our kids that have this dream to play at a high level to get in there and put in the work.”
The Boca Raton football team also had the opportunity to watch the Dolphins practice and meet with current players on the field. Following practice, the athletes had lunch provided by Publix.
“I got to meet a lot of the new players, a lot of the vets. I got to meet Cameron Wake. That was really good. I got to learn some moves from him. It was really beneficial,” Boca Raton High School junior defensive lineman and tight end Brandon Holcomb said.
This spring, the Boca Raton football team participated in the RISE Leadership Program. The RISE Leadership Program is designed to empower sports administrators, coaches and athletes to be leaders in discussing and addressing matters of racism, prejudice, diversity and inclusivity within their teams, schools and communities. The multifaceted program increases awareness, builds skills and creates safe spaces to have difficult conversations. Participants learn about the history of race and sports, the power of sports to drive change and how they can become leaders in improving race relations. Founded in 2015 by Miami Dolphins owner Stephen M. Ross, RISE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to harnessing the unifying power of sports to improve race relations and drive social progress.
“This is my second year doing RISE and the kids had a great experience. To be able to have great communication about social issues and topics, for these kids to really be able to have that dialogue, is phenomenal. It’s a great program that hopefully we do for years to come,” Walker said.
“The RISE Leadership program, it was very informational and we got to learn a whole bunch of new things and get a whole bunch of perspectives from it as well, because we have such a diverse team,” Holcomb said.
The Junior Dolphins program encourages youth players and coaches to teach, learn and play football in a fun and safe environment. The Junior Dolphins program is designed to give kids access to learn the fundamentals of football using the NFL’s top resources. To grow the game, the Junior Dolphins program will work to educate coaches, parents and youth on the health and safety of football with a strong emphasis on character development. Junior Dolphins is building the next generation of Dolphins Fans.
Miami Dolphins Host Coral Gables Senior High School at OTA Practice
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May 23, 2018
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Miami Dolphins Host Coral Gables Senior High School at OTA Practice
Davie, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today hosted the Coral Gables Senior High School football team at their Organized Team Activity (OTA) practice. The team was given a tour of the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University and heard from Miami Dolphins Youth Programs Ambassador and Dolphins alum Twan Russell about mental toughness.
“It’s wonderful giving them the ability to see the guys who play their game, but of course, at the highest level (with the) the speed, the tempo,” Coral Gables Senior High School Head Football Coach Roger Pollard said. “We were able to meet with Twan Russell who spoke to the team about mental toughness. These are a lot of the things we do as high school coaches, but now they’re hearing it from guys at the elite level and hopefully it pays off.”
The Cavaliers also had the opportunity to watch the Dolphins practice and meet with current players on the field, including Dolphins running backs Frank Gore and Buddy Howell who are graduates of Coral Gables. Following practice, the athletes had lunch provided by Publix.
“It’s fantastic, especially for these guys being able to see Frank Gore knowing that he is from the school that they’re in right now and seeing the success that he’s had, being able to see his career. … Being from Coconut Grove, which a lot of our players are, it’s great,” Pollard said.
The Junior Dolphins program encourages youth players and coaches to teach, learn and play football in a fun and safe environment. The Junior Dolphins program is designed to give kids access to learn the fundamentals of football using the NFL’s top resources. To grow the game, the Junior Dolphins program will work to educate coaches, parents and youth on the health and safety of football with a strong emphasis on character development. Junior Dolphins is building the next generation of Dolphins Fans.
Miami Dolphins and Special Olympics Florida, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties Host Football Clinic
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May 22, 2018
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Miami Dolphins and Special Olympics Florida, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties Host Football Clinic
Davie, FL – Members of the Miami Dolphins rookie class hosted 110 Special Olympics athletes from Broward and Miami-Dade counties at the Baptist Health Training Facility to promote physical fitness in the South Florida community.
“To be able to provide our athletes with opportunities like this is truly remarkable,” Special Olympics Florida President & CEO Sherry Wheelock said. “Thanks to our longstanding partnership with the Miami Dolphins, our athletes not only are introduced to some of the finest athletic training available but also have the chance to extend their team of supporters to include these amazing professional athletes whose support inspires our athletes to continue to work hard, celebrate the joy of sports and achieve their best.”
All Miami Dolphins rookies participated in the event, including Johnathan Alston, Cornell Armstrong, Jerome Baker, Kaylen Ballage, Cayson Collins, Jalen Davis, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Mike Gesicki, Lucas Gravelle, Connor Hilland, Buddy Howell, Greg Joseph, Claudy Mathieu, Mike McCray, Anthony Moten, Jamiyus Pittman, Quentin Poling, Quincy Redmon, Jason Sanders, Durham Smythe and David Steinmetz.
“Seeing the kids out here having fun, you get to see how much joy they have playing the game. That is the best part,” Miami Dolphins LB and third-round draft pick Jerome Baker said. “This is a blessing to be part of the Dolphins. This is our second week here and our second community event. It shows how much the Dolphins care about the community.”
Dolphins rookies along with officers from Fort Lauderdale Police Department (FLPD) will coach and referee flag football games played by Special Olympics athletes.
“Over five years, I have been very successful in Special Olympics. Today was great to be back playing football. It was great to meet the Dolphins players,” Special Olympics athlete Daniel Fundora said. “Special Olympics is my home.”
