Miami Dolphins Hosts 5000 Role Models of Excellence Foundation Wilson Scholars Sendoff
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Miami Dolphins Hosts 5000 Role Models of Excellence Foundation Wilson Scholars Sendoff
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – The Miami Dolphins and the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Foundation today hosted the Wilson Scholars Sendoff in which fifty-eight Wilson Scholars received computers for their academic studies.
In attendance were Miami Dolphins Alum Vernon Carey as well as the program’s founder, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson.
“This is a fabulous night. This is the night where we give the boys computers donated by the Miami Dolphins. Our home team, and we’re so proud of the partnership we have generated with our home team all of these years,” Wilson said. “Stephen Ross is a champion, a drum major, for social justice. He is reaching into the community, helping children, lifting them up, sending them to college, giving them internships and scholarships. He stands out as a textbook example for what you should be as a corporation in a city. And we are so proud to have him as a partner. I brag about him all the time.”
Tonight’s event follows the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Foundation’s Police and Youth Conference as well as the Academic Signing Ceremony in which the Wilson Scholars signed scholarships to the colleges and universities of their choice. These signature events are part of a long-term partnership with the Miami Dolphins, centering on social justice, education and police and youth relations. In all, these social justice community initiatives will affect more than 10,000 Role Models.
“We’re proud of our partnership with 5000 Role Models and the work we’re doing, in collaboration with them, to level the playing field for these young men,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications & Community Affairs Jason Jenkins said. “These computers they received tonight is one tool to further their education and shape a bright future for the community.”
These sponsorships are part of a yearly fund for advocacy and social justice programs created by Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross and Miami Dolphins players.
These initiatives are additions to the previous work in this space through the team’s collaboration with the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE). Founded and created by Ross in October 2015, RISE harnesses the unifying power of sports to improve race relations and drive social progress. Since its founding, RISE programs have reached more than 30,000 students, coaches and athletic staff at the high school, collegiate and professional level. To learn more about RISE, visit risetowin.org.
For more information about the team’s social justice programs, visit dolphins.com/socialjustice.
Miami Dolphins and Defensive Tackle Vincent Taylor Surprise Pompano Beach High School Football Team with Equipment Donation
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Miami Dolphins and Defensive Tackle Vincent Taylor Surprise Pompano Beach High School Football Team with Equipment Donation
Pompano Beach, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins surprised the Pompano Beach High School football team with new equipment for its program. Dolphins defensive tackle Vincent Taylor was on hand for the surprise. The donated equipment included Dolphins branded shirts, Gatorade coolers, blocking shields, medicine balls and cleats. The team also had the opportunity to hear from Dolphins alum and Youth Programs Ambassador Twan Russell about perseverance and the importance of teamwork.
“It was an honor to give the kids equipment they didn’t have, even if it was a pair of cleats,” Taylor said. “I remember being in their same shoes and getting a pair of cleats from somebody just made me want to play harder.”
“It was amazing to have the Miami Dolphins organization come out and donate and talk to the team,” Pompano Beach High School Head Football Coach Melvin Jones said. “It scratches things off our list that we need to get so we can fundraise for some other things to look good. We’re thankful and truly blessed and everything is going to go a long way.”
This is the second Junior Dolphins Equipment Donation this year. The Dolphins also made a donation to Miramar High School in May.
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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.
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Miami Dolphins Unveil Six Former Players to Walk of Fame
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Miami Dolphins Unveil Six Former Players to Walk of Fame
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they will add the stars of six former players to the team’s Walk of Fame this season: safety Dick Anderson, wide receiver Mark Clayton, wide receiver Mark Duper, tackle Jon Giesler, linebacker John Offerdahl and defensive end/linebacker Jason Taylor.
The six combined to earn 22 Pro Bowl selections, seven first-team All Pro nods, won seven AFC Championships and two Super Bowl titles. The group collectively played 61 seasons for the Dolphins, appearing in 828 games with 741 starts.
Anderson was a three-time Pro Bowl safety (1972-74) and played in 10 seasons (1968-77) for the Dolphins. One of the leaders on the No Name Defense, he was a first-team All-Pro selection on the 1972 undefeated team. In 1973, Anderson led the league in interceptions (8) and was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year, assisting the Dolphins in winning their second straight Super Bowl. His 34 career interceptions are still second all-time in Dolphins history. Anderson was named to the Dolphins Honor Roll on Dec. 3, 2006, is a member of the NFL’s 1970s All-Decade Team and Dolphins’ 50th Season All-Time Team. Anderson was also enshrined into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1993.
Clayton was a five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver (1984-86, 1988, 1991) and played 10 seasons (1983-92) for the Dolphins. He saw action in 142 games with 127 starts during his Dolphins tenure and totaled 550 receptions for 8,643 yards (15.7 avg.) and 81 touchdowns. His 550 receptions and 81 receiving touchdowns are both franchise records that still stand today. Clayton set the NFL record (since eclipsed) with 18 receiving touchdowns in 1984. He also led the NFL in receiving touchdowns in 1988 (14). He was inducted into the Dolphins Honor Roll on Dec. 15, 2003 and is a member of the team’s 50th Season All-Time Team.
Duper played 11 seasons with the Dolphins (1982-92) and was a three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver (1983-84, 1986). He totaled four 1,000-yard seasons (1983-84, 1986, 1991) and 22 100-yard efforts. He is the team’s all-time leader with 8,869 career receiving yards. His 511 receptions are second in team history while his 59 touchdown receptions are third. A downfield threat, Duper averaged 17.4 yards per reception throughout his career, the second-best mark in franchise annals and the sixth-highest in NFL history among receivers with 500-plus career catches. He was inducted into the Dolphins Honor Roll on Dec. 15, 2003 and is a member of the team’s 50th Season All-Time Team.
Giesler played 10 NFL seasons (1979-88), all with the Dolphins. He played in 126 career games with 105 starts, all at left tackle. As the anchor of Miami’s offensive line, Geisler helped the Dolphins lead or tie for the league lead in fewest sacks allowed in each of his final seven seasons (1982-88). He helped Miami win two AFC Championships (1982 and 1984) and protected the blind side of Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino for the first six years of Marino’s career. He was the team’s 1987 nominee for the Ed Block Courage Award and was selected by fans to the organization’s silver anniversary team.
Offerdahl was a five-time Pro Bowl selection (1986-90) and the 1986 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year after the Dolphins selected him in the second round (52nd overall) of the 1986 NFL Draft. Offerdahl earned first-team All-Pro honors in 1990. He was named to the Dolphins Honor Roll on Oct. 31, 2013 and is a member of the team’s 50th Season All-Time Team. Offerdahl was named the team’s Ed Block Courage Award nominee in 1993 and is a three-time recipient (1989-90, 1993) of the team’s Nat Moore Community Service Award.
Taylor is a six-time Pro Bowl defensive end/linebacker (2000, 2002, 2004-07), three-time first-team All-Pro honoree (2000, 2002, 2006) and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He played 13 seasons with the Dolphins (1997-2007, 2009, 2011) and is the franchise’s all-time leader in sacks (131). His 204 games played and 186 starts are second in team annals and he has the organization’s second-longest consecutive-games played streak when he appeared in 130 straight games from 1999 until 2007. Taylor was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2006, Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2007 and is a member of the NFL’s 2000s All-Decade Team. He was inducted into the Dolphins Honor Roll on Oct. 14, 2012 and is a member of the team’s 50th Season All-Time Team.
The presentation will be held at the Walk of Fame outside of the North Gate at Hard Rock Stadium prior to the Dolphins game vs. Buffalo presented by AARP Foundation on Sunday, Dec. 2. The honorees also will be honored on the field at halftime of the Bills game.
The Walk of Fame, located at Joe Robbie Alumni Plaza, which includes a statue of Dolphins Founder Joe Robbie, was established in 2011 as a way to recognize individuals who played significant roles in team history. The six newest honorees will be the 25th through 30th former Dolphins to earn the prestigious star.
The inductees will be celebrated at Hard Rock Stadium during the Nov. 30 – Dec. 2 Alumni Weekend presented by Baptist Health South Florida. The proceeds from Alumni Weekend benefit the education impact area of the Miami Dolphins Foundation.
On Friday, Nov. 30, the Dolphins will host their Alumni Weekend Golf Tournament presented by Waste Management at the Miami Beach Golf Club. Festivities will continue on Saturday, Dec. 1 with the Alumni Weekend Party presented by Verizon at Wynwood Walls with activities to include a live and silent auction. Tickets are available at https://www.miamidolphins.com/forms/alumniweekend.
Alumni Weekend presented by Baptist Health South Florida continues with a pregame presentation of the Walk of Fame inductees on the Joe Robbie Alumni Plaza prior to the Sunday, Dec. 2 Bills vs. Dolphins home game at Hard Rock Stadium. The inductees also will be honored during halftime with a presentation.
The previous inductees to the Walk of Fame are: Class of 2014 – Jeff Cross, Sam Madison, Tony Nathan and Ed Newman; Class of 2013 – Kim Bokamper, O.J. McDuffie, Mercury Morris and Keith Sims; Class of 2012 – Tim Bowens, A.J. Duhe, Manny Fernandez, Nat Moore, Earl Morrall and Don Strock; Class of 2011 – Nick Buoniconti, Larry Csonka, Bob Griese, Jim Langer, Larry Little, Dan Marino, Joe Robbie, Don Shula, Dwight Stephenson and Paul Warfield.
Miami Dolphins Announce “Back to Football Powered by South Florida Ford” Training Camp Schedule
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Miami Dolphins Announce “Back to Football Powered by South Florida Ford” Training Camp Schedule
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins unveiled their “Back to Football powered by South Florida Ford” training camp schedule with practices held at the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University. The team will hold its first practice on Thursday, July 26th at 8:30 a.m. and will host a public scrimmage at Hard Rock Stadium at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4.
This year’s training camp will continue to focus on a positive fan experience. Once again the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University will feature a canopy over the seated area, providing fans with shade and a more comfortable experience. Children 12 years old and younger will have special access to get autographs from Dolphins players following practice. The opening weekend practices will feature inflatables, cheer and alumni autographs, face painting and food trucks.
Tickets for these 14 open practices are free, but limited to 2,000 per day. Fans can reserve tickets by registering at Dolphins.com/TrainingCamp.
Free parking is available at the Nova Southeastern University LRITC garage, located near the intersection of University Drive and S.W. 30th Street, between Griffin Road and I-595. Access to this garage is off University Drive and S.W. 30th Street.
Practice times are subject to change and the most updated information can be obtained by visiting Dolphins.com/TrainingCamp or following the Dolphins’ official Twitter account @MiamiDolphins. This is the 26th year the Dolphins have hosted training camp at the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University in Davie.
Miami Dolphins 2018 Public Training Camp Schedule
(All open practices will take place at the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University in Davie)
| TIME |
DATE |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Thursday, July 26 |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Friday, July 27 |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Saturday, July 28 |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Sunday, July 29 |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Monday, July 30 |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Wednesday, Aug. 1 |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Thursday, Aug. 2 |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Friday, Aug. 3 |
| *11 a.m.* |
*Saturday, Aug. 4* |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Monday, Aug. 6 |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Tuesday, Aug. 7 |
| **8:30 a.m.** |
**Saturday, Aug. 11** |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Sunday, Aug. 12 |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Monday, Aug. 13 |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Tuesday, Aug. 14 |
* The Dolphins will hold a public scrimmage at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 4 at 11 a.m.*
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Miami Dolphins Host Gatorade Junior Training Camp
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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 Hard Rock Stadium. Dolphins cornerback Tony Lippett and alum Troy Drayton taught football specific drills as well as heat and hydration safety to middle school athletes from local schools and organizations. Participants also received a Gatorade Junior Training Camp t-shirt.
“When I was younger, I didn’t go on an NFL field and visualize myself making plays. The kids are out here enjoying themselves in Hard Rock Stadium and probably visualizing themselves making plays out here on any yard line,” Lippett said. “It’s a good gesture from the Miami Dolphins and Gatorade for the kids to come out here and have fun on a Saturday morning.”
“We all work together to build brighter days for the youth of our community. We collectively are the village. Support from the Dolphins and Gatorade with this goal is wonderful,” Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert said.
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.
Miami Dolphins and Ashley HomeStore Surprise 100 Kids with Beds at Hope to Dream Sleepover
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Miami Dolphins and Ashley HomeStore Surprise 100 Kids with Beds at Hope to Dream Sleepover
Davie, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins and Ashley HomeStore surprised 100 underprivileged children with the gift of comfortable sleep for years come at the second annual South Florida Hope to Dream Sleepover. Each of the children enjoyed a sleepover party at the Baptist Health Training Facility, where they received their very own twin-size bed and bedding from Ashley HomeStore, decked out with a Miami Dolphins comforter.
“Seeing the surprise and joy on so many kids’ faces makes this an event we love creating with the Dolphins,” said Keith Koenig, president of City Furniture, the Southeast and Southwest Florida licensee for City Furniture. “The children have the chance to party on the training field and get up close with players, and it’s great knowing they’ll rest easy on their new beds for years to come.”
The event hosted by the Miami Dolphins on June 23 was the latest gridiron-themed sleepover for Ashley HomeStore’s international Hope to Dream initiative. The kids enjoyed dinner, toured the Dolphins locker room and powered through fun games and activities with Miami Dolphins players Andre Branch, Davon Godchaux, Xavien Howard, Raekwon McMillan, cheerleaders and mascot TD before a dance party on their new beds.
“Some kids didn’t have a bed to sleep on before they came,” Dolphins LB Raekwon McMillan said. “When they leave tomorrow, they’ll be able to sleep good because of us giving back and having fun with them tonight. The Miami Dolphins are like a family – everything we do is for the community and for the people around us.”
Ashley HomeStore, the largest furniture retailer in the U.S., dedicates a portion of proceeds from every mattress sale at participating locations to its Hope to Dream program, which has donated 50,000 new beds and bedding to children in need since 2010. All Ashley HomeStore locations in Miami-Dade through Martin counties in South Florida are active year-round in the Hope to Dream charity’s donation program.
Also helping bring the South Florida Hope to Dream Sleepover to life were Simmons Serta, Bedgear and Mantua.
Miami Dolphins sign Gesicki
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Miami Dolphins sign Gesicki
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed tight end Mike Gesicki. The team has now signed all eight of its 2018 draft picks.
Gesicki was picked 42nd overall in the second round. He was a four-year letterman (2014-17) and three-year starter at Penn State, where he totaled 129 receptions for 1,481 yards (11.5 avg.) and 15 touchdowns. Gesicki finished his collegiate career with at least one reception in 27 consecutive games. His 129 receptions, 15 receiving touchdowns and 1,481 receiving yards were the most in school history for a tight end and ranked ninth, ninth and 17th, respectively, in those statistical categories by any player in school history. As a senior in 2017, Gesicki was a second-team All-American and first-team All-Big Ten honoree.
First Ever International Champions Cup Women’s Tournament Brings A Week Of Soccer To Miami July 26 – 31, 2018
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First Ever International Champions Cup Women’s Tournament Brings A Week Of Soccer To Miami July 26 – 31, 2018
Inaugural event will feature Olympique Lyonnais, Manchester City,
Paris Saint-Germain and North Carolina Courage
New York, NY | June 14, 2018 – The first-ever Women’s International Champions Cup comes to Miami this summer, bringing together the top female athletes in the world, in the tradition of the International Champions Cup (ICC). The 2018 Women’s International Champions Cup will take place July 26th – 29th in Miami with four of the world’s most elite teams competing for the inaugural Cup: Manchester City, Olympique Lyonnais, Paris Saint-Germain, and North Carolina Courage.
Fans will bear witness to the best women’s soccer in the world, as the inaugural Women’s Tournament will host the best of the best in five-time UEFA Women’s Champions League Winner and French Ligue 1 Winners Olympique Lyonnais and French Ligue 1 Runners Up, Paris Saint-Germain, along with UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-finalist Manchester City, who have won four domestic trophies in four years, and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Points Leader, North Caroline Courage.
The Women’s ICC Tournament will kick off a week-long celebration in Miami that allows fans to connect with the game at all levels. Top tier men’s matches will include Bayern Munich v Manchester City on July 28 and Manchester United v Real Madrid on July 31, along with opportunities for fans to catch these powerhouses in open training sessions on July 27 and July 30.
“The success of the International Champions Cup over these past six years has shown the popularity and enthusiasm for soccer in this country,” said Charlie Stillitano, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Relevent. “It is a natural direction to expand to include the women’s game. We think this will benefit everyone and help promote equality in sports.”
In addition to the Women’s and Men’s ICC matches, “Miami Week” will introduce fans to House of Soccer, a fun and engaging way of experiencing this global soccer event. Taking place on July 27, House of Soccer will feature a U16 5 x 5 tournament, a 5 x 5 match with local Miami talent and tastemakers, along with a globally-recognized headliner musical performance. Attendees will also experience a screen printing workshop with a famed street artist, an ICC exhibit showcasing the evolution of the tournament from its inception, a soccer salon where consumers can receive legendary soccer hairstyles, club inspired manicures and custom temporary tattoos. The festivities will kick off with a Legends 5 x 5 match between FC Bayern and the Miami Dolphins. House of Soccer provides an experience beyond the pitch that speaks to the ICC’s vision of embracing the sport’s greatest athletes, and its mission of promoting the sport worldwide.
Manchester City, Olympique Lyonnais, Paris Saint-Germain and North Carolina Courage will compete in Miami, with semi-finals to be played on Thursday, July 26th and third place game and final July 29th at Hard Rock Stadium. These teams will be in Miami alongside some of the world’s top men’s clubs who are participating in the Men’s ICC, including F.C. Bayern Munich v Manchester City F.C. on Saturday, July 28th and Manchester United F.C. v Real Madrid C.F. on Tuesday, July 31st. The event serves as a springboard for expansion for the 2019 Women’s International Champions Cup, in which multiple teams from the world’s strongest women’s leagues around the globe will compete.
“With three of Europe’s top teams, alongside a top NWSL team, this inaugural year will build, just as International Champions Cup has grown over the years, to become a major player in the world,” said Daniel Sillman, CEO of Relevent. “Through this, and other upcoming initiatives, we are making a significant commitment to provide new and innovative global experiences for fans as well as athletes.”
Exclusive presale tickets will be available June 19th and general tickets go on sale June 20th. All venue-specific and other ticket information is available on the International Champions Cup website.
The 2018 Inaugural Women’s ICC and Miami Week schedule:
July 26
ICC Women’s semifinals:
NC Courage vs Paris Saint-Germain 6:15pm at Hard Rock Stadium
Olympique Lyonnais vs Manchester City 9pm at Hard Rock Stadium
July 27
House of Soccer:
4-9pm at location TBA
Open Training: Bayern Munich and Manchester City
July 27th at Hard Rock Stadium
July 28
ICC Men:
Bayern Munich vs Manchester City 7pm at Hard Rock Stadium
July 29
Youth Coaching Clinic
ICC Women’s 3rd place:
6:15 pm at Hard Rock Stadium
Final: 9pm at Hard Rock Stadium
July 30
Open Training: Real Madrid
Hard Rock Stadium
July 31
ICC Men:
Manchester United vs Real Madrid 8pm at Hard Rock Stadium
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