Miami Dolphins Host Girls Flag Football Jamboree presented by Nike
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March 2, 2019
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Miami Dolphins Host Girls Flag Football Jamboree presented by Nike
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today hosted the Girls Flag Football Jamboree presented by Nike at the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University. The event, in partnership with the Broward County Athletic Association (BCAA), featured 27 high school girls flag football teams from the South Florida area. Dolphins defensive tackle Davon Godchaux attended to support the athletes. Each participant also received a Dolphins and Nike-themed drawstring bag with Nike products, while coaches received a Dolphins and Nike-themed polo.
“It’s awesome being out here supporting the girls, said Godchaux. “I was walking around talking to each group of the girls and they sound very competitive and they’re ready to compete. It excites me how many girls actually want to play the game of football.”
“It’s always exciting anytime we get to bring one of our events to the Dolphins facility. It’s a tremendous partnership and this year with the event presented by Nike, it’s an added bonus for the girls. The biggest joy is seeing the look on their faces when they get the swag,” said Broward County Schools Athletic Director Rocky Gillis. “This is a preseason jamboree, so it’s is an opportunity to go and test your abilities and what you’ve been practicing against someone else. The girls have actually treated it like it’s a regular season event, because they’ve been very excited and there has been some great play today.”
“Earn a roster spot you weren’t even invited to compete for. Raise a trophy so many times, they’ll have to name it after you. Break a record history didn’t even know was possible. Live for a dream so crazy, it will do more than change sport…it will change the world. For you. For her. For everyone.” Go to justdoit.nike.com for more.
The Junior Dolphins program encourages youth players and coaches to learn, teach 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 Girls Flag Football Jamboree presented By Nike Results
| Douglas (0) vs. Morning (0) |
Flanagan (0) vs. Stranahan (35) |
| Cypress Bay (0) vs. Everglades (0) |
Coral Springs (2) vs. Hallandale (0) |
| Hollywood Hills (26) vs. Plantation (0) |
Miami Southridge (19) vs. Miramar (0) |
| Cooper City (2) vs. Miami Edison (6) |
Felix Varela (6) vs. Dillard (12) |
| Monarch (0) vs. McArthur (6) |
Coral Glades (6) vs. North Miami (13) |
| Deerfield (0) vs. Nova (12) |
Hollywood Hills (15) vs. Western (12) |
| Miramar (22) vs. West Broward (6) |
Piper (0) vs. Boyd Anderson (0) |
Miami Dolphins in Partnership with Athlete Transition U Host 2019 Dolphins Business Combine
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March 1, 2019
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Miami Dolphins in Partnership with Athlete Transition U Host 2019 Dolphins Business Combine
MIAMI GARDENS— The Miami Dolphins in partnership with Athlete Transition U hosted their 2019 Dolphins Business Combine from February 25 – February 28 to promote and support player engagement. Stephen Ross kicked off the combine on Monday, Feb. 25 and throughout the week, players participated in seminars on negotiation, networking and venue tours. The multi-day event provided players with direct access to best-in-class business leaders, internships with companies of their interests throughout South Florida and a finale of a business accelerator where each respective group pitched in front of an audience and panel of judges.
Ross created the event to provide unique opportunities for his players’ development on the field and set them up for their post-playing career. In its third year, the combine is designed to help advance current and former Dolphins players who have shown interest in areas such as real estate, technology, business operations, business development and investing.
“Players are passionate about what they are doing, and they are great at what they do. The question is – what do you do with that passion or how do you find that passion when your football career is over? I think that’s one of the responsibilities as an owner, you care about your players,” Ross said. “What I hope to help with is when these guys are no longer playing, how they can win in life after football. It’s great to put together this business combine to enlighten and show what the opportunities are when they are no longer playing. When their playing days are over, they can enter the business field and be successful.”
In total, 26 current Miami Dolphins players participated in the combine, including Kiko Alonso, Isaac Asiata, Jerome Baker, Jalen Davis, John Denney, A.J. Derby, Kenyan Drake, David Fales, Luke Falk, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Mike Gesicki, Davon Godchaux, Matt Haack, Charles Harris, Connor Hilland, Xavien Howard, Bobby McCain, T.J. McDonald, Durham Smythe, Kenny Stills, Travis Swanson, Cordrea Tankersley, Vincent Taylor, Cam Wake, Jonathan Woodard and Sam Young in an effort to increase their South Florida network, increase their business acumen and gain exposure to other possible industries of interest.
“Through the support of Stephen Ross and his unwavering commitment to developing our players both on and off the field, we were able to bring the Dolphins Business Combine to South Florida this year. To have 26 players commit to a week-long immersive business combine is a testament to Ross and the entire Dolphins organization,” Dolphins Director of Player Engagement Kaleb Thornhill said. “It’s a blessing to work for an organization and for an owner that believes in life-long learning and development both on and off the field.”
The combine concluded with a special business combine blitz investment seminar and competition led by guest judges Hard Rock Stadium and Miami Dolphins Vice Chair, President & CEO Tom Garfinkel, RSE Ventures Co-Founder Matt Higgins, Goldman Properties CEO Jessica Goldman Srebnick and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jason Taylor. The event was held at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, Feb. 28 and included insightful elements of communication, design thinking, public speaking, pitching, innovation and collaboration.
“We have had an opportunity this week to learn from Mr. Ross and really grow and develop our brand and focus on our mind set after football. It’s great to have the support of Mr. Ross and the whole Dolphins organization – you can tell they really care about us beyond football. That really means a lot,” Baker said. “It shares how special and privileged we are to play for an organization like this. It’s been really a blessing to have that support. For me, I just had to take advantage of it.”
Miami Dolphins Host Gatorade Junior Training Camp
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February 24, 2019
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Miami Dolphins Host Gatorade Junior Training Camp
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today hosted a Gatorade Junior Training Camp at the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University. Dolphins defensive tackle Davon Godchaux and alum Troy Drayton taught football specific drills as well as heat and hydration safety to middle school athletes. Members of The City of Miami Gardens Parks and Recreation athletic program, Broward County PAL, Miami-Dade County PAL, Palm Beach County PAL and the American Youth Football League also were invited by the Dolphins to participate in the event and received a Gatorade Junior Training Camp T-shirt.
“It’s always a fun experience when you get a chance to give back to youth and teach kids,” said Godchaux. “I didn’t have anybody growing up that played in the NFL that came back and did these things for me, so for me to come out here and teach these guys the fundamentals of the game, it’s always important, because that’s where it starts with the fundamentals.”
The Gatorade Junior Training Camp is a positive football experience that focuses on football fundamentals and skill development designed to motivate, inspire and educate the next generation of youth football athletes.
The Junior Dolphins program encourages youth players and coaches to learn, teach 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 name McKenzie senior personnel executive
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February 22, 2019
Miami Dolphins name McKenzie senior personnel executive
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have named Reggie McKenzie senior personnel executive.
McKenzie joins the Dolphins after spending the past seven years (2012-18) as the general manager of the Oakland Raiders. He was the organization’s first general manager since Al Davis was hired as head coach and general manager in 1963.
In 2016, McKenzie was named the NFL’s Executive of the Year by Sporting News, The MMQB and the PFWA. He helped construct a Raiders team that went 12-4 in the regular season and made the playoffs. It was the team’s first playoff appearance and winning season since they won the AFC in 2002. Oakland led the NFL with seven players selected to the Pro Bowl that season, the team’s most since 1991. All seven Pro Bowl selections were acquired during McKenzie’s tenure.
McKenzie drafted several Pro Bowl players during his tenure in Oakland. In 2014, he landed linebacker Khalil Mack in the first round and quarterback Derek Carr in the second round. Mack earned two first-team All-Pro honors and three Pro Bowl selections in his four seasons in Oakland. He was named the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2016. Carr was selected to three Pro Bowls and was tied for third in NFL MVP voting in 2016. McKenzie also drafted wide receiver Amari Cooper and running back Latavius Murray, who both earned Pro Bowl honors in Oakland.
McKenzie also had success identifying free agents to improve the Raiders. Tight end Jared Cook, safeties Reggie Nelson and Charles Woodson and offensive linemen Kelechi Osemele and Donald Penn were all signed as free agents during McKenzie’s tenure and were selected to Pro Bowls with the Raiders. Osemele earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2016.
Prior to Oakland, McKenzie spent 18 years (1994-2011) in the Green Bay Packers’ personnel department. He joined the Packers as a pro personnel assistant in 1994, was promoted to director of pro personnel in 1997 and promoted again to director of football operations in 2008.
In McKenzie’s 18 seasons in Green Bay, he helped the Packers compile the second-best record (185-103, .642) in the NFL during that span. Green Bay won eight division titles, three conference championships and two Super Bowls (XXXI and XLV).
McKenzie was a 10th-round draft pick (27th overall) by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1985 NFL draft and earned all-rookie team honors at linebacker that season. He spent four seasons (1985-88) with the Raiders, two (1989-90) with the Phoenix Cardinals and one with San Francisco (1992). McKenzie totaled 60 career games played with three sacks and two interceptions. Following his playing career, he spent the 1993 season as a graduate assistant coach at his alma mater, Tennessee.
Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ Participate in 4Ward Americas LGBTI Human Rights Symposium: The Other in Sports
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Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ Participate in 4Ward Americas LGBTI Human Rights Symposium: The Other in Sports
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ program, under the Miami Dolphins’ “Teamwork At Work” initiative, participated in the 4Ward Americas LGBTI Human Rights Symposium: The Other in Sports luncheon organized to engage and empower South Florida’s LGBTI community in an effort to show a unified front between the Miami Dolphins, Gay8 and 4Ward Miami on Monday, Feb. 18.
As part of the Gay 8 Festival, the luncheon featured guest speakers from the Miami Dolphins including former Dolphins Linebacker and Youth Programs Ambassador Twan Russell, Senior Vice President of Communications & Community Affairs Jason Jenkins and Director of Youth Programs Rashauna Hamilton as they discussed how sports organizations can empower all groups in the community and how the Dolphins are engaging with the LGBTI community through Teamwork At Work and FOOTBALL UNITES™.
“4Ward Miami is incredibly grateful that the Miami Dolphins has played such a strong role in supporting the 4Ward Americas Symposium as it has helped us transform an idea into a reality,” 4Ward Americas LGBTI Human Rights Symposium Chair Lynare Robbins said. “We’re excited that a session facilitated by a youth on a topic about youth with Miami Dolphins leaders who focus their work on youth is taking place. It really is an example of integrity where words and actions match with stated goals.”
The Dolphins’ involvement and participation in this event is part of the Miami Dolphins social justice and advocacy program, FOOTBALL UNITES™, created by Miami Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross and Miami Dolphins players during the 2017-2018 season. Through FOOTBALL UNITES™, the Dolphins are using sports as a platform to bring positive social change.
These efforts and initiatives align with the Miami Dolphins mission of Teamwork at Work — an effort to level the playing field through the power of teamwork to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community. In addition, the organization believes it is important to be inclusive of the diversity and aware of the intersections that make up South Florida, uniting groups of different races, genders, sexual orientations, identities, abilities and faith around the power of football through the FOOTBALL UNITES™ program.
About Gay 8 Festival and 4Ward Miami
Gay8 (“Gay Ocho”) is a Hispanic/Latino LGBTQ art, music, dance, food and cultural street festival in Miami. The mission of 4Ward Miami is to promote LGBTQI diversity & inclusivity, economic status and civil rights through the 4Ward Americas LGBTQI Human Rights Symposium, Gay8 Festival, the ImpactOUT program and other community engagement, human rights and cultural arts programing and events.
Miami Dolphins sign Carradine and Wiltz
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February 15, 2019
Miami Dolphins sign Carradine and Wiltz
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed defensive end Tank Carradine and cornerback Jomal Wiltz.
Carradine is a five-year NFL veteran who played four seasons (2014-17) with San Francisco and one (2018) with Oakland. He has appeared in 45 career games with eight starts and totaled 77 tackles (55 solo), 5.5 sacks and one forced fumble. Carradine originally entered the NFL as a second-round pick (40th overall) by San Francisco in the 2013 NFL draft. He played collegiately at Florida State, where he earned first-team All-ACC honors in 2012.
Wiltz spent the entire 2018 season and all but one week of the 2017 season on New England’s practice squad. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Philadelphia on May 11, 2017. He played collegiately at Iowa State. As a senior in 2016, he earned honorable mention All-Big 12 honors and was seventh in the Big 12 with 11 pass breakups.
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Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Tank Carradine |
DE |
6-4 |
270 |
2/18/90 |
5 |
Florida State ’13 |
Cincinnati, Ohio |
FA, ‘19 |
| Jomal Wiltz |
CB |
5-10 |
190 |
10/23/94 |
1 |
Iowa State ’17 |
Galena Park, Texas |
FA, ‘19 |
Miami Dolphins Announce Staff Additions to Marketing, Partnerships and Ticketing Teams
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Miami Dolphins Announce Staff Additions to Marketing, Partnerships and Ticketing Teams
Miami, FL – The Miami Dolphins announced senior level additions to the organization with the marketing, partnerships and ticketing departments. Steve Mullins was named Vice President of Corporate Partnerships, reporting directly to Vice Chair, President & CEO Tom Garfinkel. Laura Sandall was named Vice President of Marketing. Additionally, Moni Gerbini was promoted to the role of Vice President of Ticket Sales and Jamie Weinstein was promoted to Vice President of Membership & Premium Service. Sandall, Gerbini and Weinstein report directly to Dolphins Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer Jeremy Walls.
In Mullins new role, he will oversee sponsorship sales and activation. Prior to the Dolphins, Mullins most recently served as the Chief Sales & Marketing Officer for the Fiesta Bowl, where he was responsible for ticket sales, service, premium seating, corporate partnership, marketing and creative services. From 2016-2018, he led all Arizona revenue for iHeartMedia as the Senior Vice President of Sales. Mullins’ executive experience includes three seasons with the NBA Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA Minnesota Lynx.
From 2007-2013 Mullins held several positions within the MLB Arizona Diamondbacks, before being named Vice President of Corporate Partnerships in December 2011. Mullins first entry in sports marketing came in 2005 with CBS Sports Properties, the multi-media rights holder for Arizona State University Athletics. Mullins earned a degree in business marketing from Utah State University and also was a member of the school’s football team.
Sandall brings many years of experience in the marketing, events, public relations and brand strategy space to her role with the Dolphins. She previously served as the Vice President of Marketing at Michaels where she was involved instrumentally in overall marketing strategies and campaigns, publicity programs and brand building initiatives since 2016. Prior to her tenure with Michaels, Sandall was the Vice President of Partnerships, Publicity and Philanthropy at JCPenney for four years.
From 2008 to 2012, Sandall was CEO & Owner of Sandall Marketing where her clients included OfficeMax, General Mills, Best Buy and the LA Film Festival. Prior to Sandall Marketing, she was the Director of Events Marketing and Publicity for Target Corporation where she spearheaded Target’s entry into action sports, built collaborations with designers and executed programs that elevated Target’s brand through vanguard marketing strategies. She is a graduate of Bradley University.
Gerbini, entering her sixth season with the Dolphins, oversees business and membership development as well as group sales. She formerly held the role of Director of Ticket Sales, managing all new season membership sales. Gerbini previously worked as Manager of Membership Development responsible for the recruiting efforts and development of the entry level sales team and oversaw more than 30 staff promotions. Gerbini also has held roles as Account Executive of Membership Development and Premium Sales Account Manager. Gerbini received her Bachelor of Art in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont.
Weinstein previously served as the team’s Senior Director of Membership & Premium Service. She joined the Dolphins from the NHL San Jose Sharks where she was Director of Client Development & Ticket Operations. She formerly held roles with Legends as the General Manager of the NHL Ottawa Senators project and the NBA Orlando Magic as Assistant Director of Ticket Sales. Weinstein started in the sports industry with the then NBA Charlotte Bobcats first as an inside sales consultant before moving to a role as Account Executive of Season Ticket Sales. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis and master’s degrees from the University of Central Florida in both business administration and sports business management.
Dolphins Cancer Challenge Hosts Fourth Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament presented by Moss Construction
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Dolphins Cancer Challenge Hosts Fourth Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament presented by Moss Construction
Aventura, FL – The Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC) hosted its fourth annual DCC Celebrity Golf Tournament presented by Moss Construction at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry’s two 18-hole championship courses on Friday, Feb. 8. The tournament offered cancer fighters a chance to golf and interact with Miami Dolphins executives, players, alumni, T.D. and other celebrity guests. Funds raised from the golf tournament benefited Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Health System. The event this year is in advance of DCC IX’s signature event slated for Saturday, April 6.
“Today we showed we are all cancer fighters by coming together for this event in the name of fighting a disease that has impacted us all in some way. It has been a privilege to watch this event grow through the years as we look forward to DCC IX,” Dolphins Cancer Challenge Executive Director Jennifer Jehn said. “We are excited to continue our efforts toward tackling cancer together with Sylvester. This is Teamwork at Work; we are working together to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida.”
Golfers teed off for a round of scramble-golf on the world-famous Soffer and Miller Courses, then enjoyed the post event 19th hole Celebration presented by BBVA Compass. Special guests at the event included Miami Dolphins Head Coach Brian Flores, Vice Chair, President & CEO Tom Garfinkel and General Manager Chris Grier. Also in participation were Dolphins players Jake Brendel, John Denney, Davon Godchaux, Jakeem Grant, Raekwon McMillan, Vincent Taylor and Sam Young, as well as Dolphins alumni Dick Anderson, Woodey Bennett, Kim Bokamper, Vernon Carey, Mark Duper, Lorenzo Hampton, Sam Madison, Dan Marino, Nat Moore and John Offerdahl.
Former and current pro athletes also participated in the event including Bob Bryan, Darrell Fullington, Rickey Jackson, Charles Johnson, Brett Romberg, Duane Starks, Alonzo Mourning and Darryl Williams.
These efforts align with the Miami Dolphins’ community mission of “Teamwork at Work.” Through Teamwork at Work, the Miami Dolphins Foundation is committed to leveling the playing field through the power of teamwork to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community.
2019 DCC Celebrity Golf Tournament Winners
Scramble (Miller Course) – Charles Bisbano, Jeremy Gerson, John Moore and Sam Young
Scramble (Soffer Course) – Dan Marino, Bob Moss and Scott Moss
Closest to the Pin (Miller) – Charles Bisbano
Closest to the Pin (Soffer) – Dan Marino
Women’s Longest Drive (Miller Course) – Michelle Ferrulo
Women’s Longest Drive (Soffer Course) – Ninnella Gabaldon
Men’s Longest Drive (Miller Course) – Andrew Cohn
Men’s Longest Drive (Soffer Course) – Victor Beauchamp
About Dolphins Cancer Challenge
The Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC) was founded in 2010 by the Miami Dolphins organization as the signature initiative of the Foundation’s health impact area. The DCC’s purpose is to improve people’s lives through financial support for innovative cancer research at South Florida’s only academic-based cancer center – Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Health System. Since its inception, the DCC has raised more than $27.5 million, donating 100 percent of participant-raised funds to Sylvester. For additional information, call (305) 943-6799 or visit www. DolphinsCancerChallenge.com.
