Miami Dolphins & USA Football Host Player Safety Coach (PSC) Training
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April 18, 2017
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Miami Dolphins & USA Football Host Player Safety Coach (PSC) Training
Davie, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins, in partnership with USA Football, hosted a Player Safety Coach (PSC) Training at the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University. The Dolphins covered the cost of training for the football coaches prior to the beginning of spring football practices across South Florida. Forty-nine schools from across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties were represented.
The Heads Up Football® training began with a classroom session that focused on equipment fitting, concussion education, sudden cardiac arrest response and heat and hydration preparedness. The lessons were led by USA Football Regional Master Trainer & Christopher Columbus Head Football Coach Chris Merritt, Regional Master Trainer and St. Xavier (Cincinnati) High School Head Football Coach Steve Specht, Miami Dolphins Senior Director of Youth Programs & Master Trainer Twan Russell and Miami Dolphins Youth Programs Manager & Master Trainer Troy Drayton.
“As certified Player Safety Coaches, tonight’s participants are now equipped with the proper knowledge and tools to implement the Heads Up Football® health and safety protocols within their teams or leagues,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications & Community Affairs Jason Jenkins said. “We are proud to partner with USA Football on this project with a shared goal of certifying 450 PSCs and aiding 1,500 Coach Certifications in South Florida by August.”
Following the classroom instruction, the coaches moved to the field for demonstration of a new USA Football Shoulder Tackling system designed to unify the approach to tackling at all levels of the sport.
“Hopefully this (program) brings more validation to our profession as high school football coaches,” Merritt said. “It promotes to the community that we’re doing the best that we can to provide the safest environment for football, that we are making the game safer and better.”
Hosting a USA Football PSC Training is a continuation of the Miami Dolphins Youth Programs mission to transform the lives of youth football players by instilling core values and reinforcing safety standards with the instructors of the game that help to increase football participation.
“I would like to thank the Dolphins for putting themselves in the situation of helping us out, because this is really important to me,” Coral Gables Head Football Coach Tim Neal said. “I think that not only does it allow us to put our kids in better situations of not being injured, but it also puts all of the coaches on the same page. It unites us in a way where we understand as far as what’s right and the right way of doing things.”
Miami Dolphins Host Second Annual Coaches Clinic
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April 13, 2017
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Miami Dolphins Host Second Annual Coaches Clinic
Davie, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today concluded their second annual Coaches Clinic at Nova Southeastern University. The Miami Dolphins coaching staff teamed with area college coaches to provide four days of training and expertise to high school and youth coaches to better serve their athletes.
The event opened on Monday evening with Miami Dolphins Head Coach Adam Gase welcoming the attendees and stressing the importance of football character and player development.
“This four-day Coaches Clinic was a great opportunity for the Dolphins to be actively engaged in all levels of South Florida youth football,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications & Community Affairs Jason Jenkins said. “We are committed to transforming the lives of youth and growing the game of football by providing coaches with additional tools for success for their teams.”
The clinic was free to participants, with more than 300 local youth and high school coaches participated. Attendees gained knowledge on position-specific football drills, skill development and better coaching techniques.
Miami Dolphins announce 2017 preseason schedule
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April 10, 2017
Miami Dolphins announce 2017 preseason schedule
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins will kick off the 2017 preseason with back-to-back home games against the Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Ravens. It is the first time Miami has played consecutive home contests to open the preseason schedule since 2009. The Dolphins also will play preseason road games at the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings. The exact dates and kickoff times of all 2017 preseason games will be announced at a later date.
Miami will open its preseason schedule at Hard Rock Stadium in Week 1 (Aug. 10-14) when it hosts the defending NFC Champions Atlanta Falcons. This will be the 16th preseason meeting between the teams, with Atlanta holding an 8-7 edge. They last played a preseason game last year in Orlando, with the Dolphins winning 17-6.
The Dolphins will host their second preseason game in Week 2 (Aug. 17-21) vs. Baltimore. Miami has never played the Ravens in a preseason game but the two teams have met four straight years during the regular season.
Miami will hit the road in Week 3 (Aug. 24-27) of the preseason when it travels to Philadelphia. It will be the teams’ first preseason meeting since 1990. The Dolphins are 5-4 all-time in preseason contests against the Eagles.
The preseason concludes in Week 4 (Aug. 31-Sept. 1) as Miami plays at Minnesota. The Dolphins are 8-12 all-time against the Vikings in preseason contests, with the last meeting in 2001. This will be Miami’s first appearance at the year-old U.S. Bank Stadium.
WFOR-TV CBS4 will once again be the preseason television home of the Dolphins. All four games will be shown on the CBS affiliate in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale market. The games can be heard on Miami’s Sportsradio 560 WQAM, the official flagship radio partner of the franchise, and simulcast on KISS 99.9 FM.
To purchase tickets or to learn more about the Dolphins Membership program, please call 1-888-FINS-TIX (1-888-346-7849) or visit Dolphins.com.
ADDITIONAL NOTES ON DOLPHINS 2017 PRESEASON SCHEDULE
- The Dolphins have posted a winning preseason record 24 times in the team’s history.
- Entering 2017, the Dolphins hold a 128-102-4 record in preseason contests.
- Miami has posted a perfect preseason record five times in team history (1976, 1979, 1981, 1998 and 2009).
Miami Dolphins sign McDonald
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March 31, 2017
Miami Dolphins sign McDonald
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed safety T.J. McDonald as an unrestricted free agent from the Los Angeles Rams.
McDonald has played four NFL seasons, all with the Rams, and started 53 games. He has career totals of 281 tackles (216 solo), five sacks, four interceptions, 17 passes defensed, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. McDonald all 16 games in 2016 and posted 62 tackles (49 solo), one sack, two interceptions and six passes defensed. His two interceptions were a career high and his six passes defensed matched a career high. McDonald originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (71st overall) by the Rams in the 2013 NFL draft.
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Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves
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March 22, 2017
Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed tackle Avery Young to a free agent contract and waived/non-football injury cornerback Daniel Davie.
Young originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the New Orleans Saints on May 6, 2016 and spent the 2016 season on the reserve/non-football injury list. He played in 37 games with 36 starts at Auburn, where he played left guard, right guard and right tackle, earning third-team All-SEC honors as a senior in 2015. Young grew up in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. and played high school football at Palm Beach Gardens High School.
Davie was signed by the Dolphins to a reserve/futures contract on Jan. 10, 2017. He began his NFL career as an undrafted college free agent with the Indianapolis Colts on May 2, 2016, but was waived on July 26, 2016. The following day he was awarded off waivers to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before he was again waived on Aug. 28, 2016. Davie played collegiately at Nebraska where he was a four-year letterman (2012-15). He started all 13 games as a junior in 2014 and recorded 41 tackles (25 solo), two interceptions and five pass breakups.
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FA, ‘17 |
INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS CUP PRESENTED BY HEINEKEN ANNOUNCES PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN F.C. AND JUVENTUS F.C. TO SQUARE OFF ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 AT HARD ROCK STADIUM
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March 21, 2017
INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS CUP PRESENTED BY HEINEKEN ANNOUNCES PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN F.C. AND JUVENTUS F.C. TO SQUARE OFF ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 AT HARD ROCK STADIUM
Kickoff set for 8:30PM ET on ESPN2 and ESPNews
Additional Matches to Take Place Across the United States Including
San Francisco, New York, Southern California, Boston,
Washington D.C., Orlando and Nashville
MIAMI (March 21, 2017) – Relevent Sports, a division of RSE Ventures, today announced that four-time defending Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain F.C. and five-time defending Serie A champions Juventus F.C. will match up at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl., on Wednesday, July 26 as part of the 2017 International Champions Cup presented by Heineken. The match is set to kick off at 8:30PM ET on ESPN2 and ESPNews.
Both Paris Saint-Germain F.C. and Juventus F.C. rank among the leaders in their respective domestic leagues. Paris Saint-Germain F.C. features a dynamic mix of young talent and veteran leadership. New acquisition Julian Draxler joined an already lethal attack lead by Ligue 1’s current leading goal scorer and Uruguayan national Edinson Cavani. Juventus F.C. continues their dominance in Serie A as they chase an astounding sixth consecutive league championship. The club features a strong defensive unit which begins with Italian goalkeeper and 16-year veteran of the club, Gianluigi “Gigi” Buffon.
Hard Rock Stadium returns as a venue for the ICC after hosting the championship match in each of the first two years of the tournament. The renovations to Hard Rock Stadium have made it possible to host the highest caliber of soccer competition while serving as the home of the Miami Dolphins. The venue also serves as home to the University of Miami football team, Orange Bowl, Super Bowl LIV, the College Football Playoff Semifinals and a host of world class events. This match will be the first of two hosted by Hard Rock Stadium as part of the 2017 International Champions Cup presented by Heineken, with El Clasico Miami featuring Real Madrid C.F. and FC Barcelona to take place three days later.
Tickets for the Paris Saint-Germain F.C. v. Juventus F.C. matchup at Hard Rock Stadium will go on sale to the general public beginning Tuesday, April 4. VIP travel and ticket packages are available now via the Fontainebleau Miami Beach at www.fontainebleau.com/elclasico. Fans can find all venue-specific and other ticket information at www.internationalchampionscup.com.
“Nearing the end of each league season, Paris Saint Germain and Juventus are among the top teams of their respective leagues” said Charlie Stillitano, Chairman of Relevent Sports. “This matchup of likely league champions adds a level of excitement to the host of events occurring that week in Miami. We are thrilled to have them kick start the first of two matches held at Hard Rock Stadium.”
The 2017 International Champions Cup presented by Heineken will run from July 19 – 30 and feature 12 matches played across 11 cities throughout the United States. In total, eight teams from around the globe, including England (Manchester United F.C., Manchester City F.C., Tottenham Hotspur F.C.), Italy (Juventus F.C., AS Roma), France (Paris Saint-Germain F.C.) and Spain (FC Barcelona, Real Madrid C.F.) will compete in this year’s tournament. Each team will play three contests and the club with the most points at the end of the tournament will be crowned champion. Each win in regulation will result in three points and a tie will go straight to a shootout; the winning team in a shootout will receive two points and the losing team will receive one.
Since being purchased by Qatar Sports Investment in 2011, Paris Saint-Germain F.C. has re-established its position as one of the top teams in the world. Founded in 1970, the club is one of the most successful in French history, having won ten French Cups and Ligue 1 six times, including each of the previous four seasons. The club claimed three more soccer cups in the 2015-16 campaign: Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue & Trophée des Champions. With key addition such as Julian Draxler joining veterans. Angel di Maria and Edinson Cavani, Paris Saint-Germain F.C. continues to put its stamp on the global soccer landscape. For more information on Paris Saint-Germain F.C., please visit www.psg.fr.
Juventus F.C., also known as “Juve,” was founded on November 1, 1897 in Turin, Italy. Since then, the club has dominated Italian football with a record 34 Serie A championships. The awards continue with a record 11 Coppa Italia Cups, seven Supercoppa Italia Cups and two European cup/UEFA Champions League championships. Famous for their black-and-white striped uniforms, the 2016-17 Juventus F.C. squad continues to carry on the club’s legacy in pursuit of a sixth consecutive Serie A title. The current roster features a strong defensive unit, led by Italian nationals Gianluigi Buffon who has 612 total appearances for the club, Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci. Brazilian Dani Alves rounds out the back while German midfielder Sami Khedira mans the midfield. Argentine goal scorer Gonzalo Higuain leads the attack along with Croatian star Mario Mandžukić. The club plays its home matches in Juventus Stadium where is unbeaten since August 2015. For more information on Juventus F.C., please visit www.juventus.com.
For the second consecutive year, Heineken is the presenting sponsor of the 2017 International Champions Cup. In addition to Heineken, the 2017 tournament features a leading line-up of sponsors, including Ally, Nike, Orlando, Chevrolet, AON, Groupon, VividSeats, Gatorade and Xyience. Additional partners will be announced in the coming months. All matches for the International Champions Cup will be carried on ESPN networks including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and streaming network ESPN3, accessible through WatchESPN and the ESPN App.
Fans can follow the ICC on social media at @intchampionscup for exclusive content and announcements, and join the conversation using #2017ICC. Fans can sign up for up news, updates and ticket information at www.internationalchampionscup.com.
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About Relevent Sports
Relevent Sports provides an innovative approach to building a soccer presence in the United States and around the globe. Relevent Sports showcases the best match-ups and tournaments in soccer featuring the top clubs, international teams and players. Since 2013, Relevent Sports has organized the International Champions Cup; the premier preseason tournament featuring the top European clubs with matches in North America, Europe and Asia. Utilizing brand development, grassroots planning, corporate sponsors, international touring and philanthropic initiatives, Relevent Sports promotes and grows the love of soccer worldwide.
About the International Champions Cup
The International Champions Cup is the world’s premier summer soccer tournament organized by Relevent Sports, featuring the best clubs from around the world. A staple property of Relevent Sports and RSE Ventures, the International Champions Cup works with leading sponsors such as Heineken, Nike, Orlando, and Ally, among others, to bring the best in soccer to iconic sports venues across North America, Europe and China.
The International Champions Cup has hosted some of the most iconic matchups in the world, including the two most attended soccer matches in U.S. history. First came when Real Madrid C.F. and Manchester United F.C. drew 109,318 fans to Michigan Stadium at the University of Michigan. Real Madrid C.F. returned to the “Big House” to take on Chelsea F.C. in front of 105,826 fans, second all-time, as part of the 2016 tournament. The International Champions Cup also has hosted the most attended soccer matches in Minnesota (64,101 at U.S. Bank Stadium) and Ohio (86,641 at Ohio Stadium) state history. In its four-year history, Real Madrid C.F., Manchester United F.C., Juventus F.C. and Paris Saint-Germain F.C. have all won installments of the tournament.
About RSE Ventures
Founded in 2012 by Stephen M. Ross and Matt Higgins, RSE Ventures is a multi-national sports and entertainment venture firm with a focus on new technologies. RSE builds, owns and operates companies in sports, media, entertainment and technology, including Catalyst Media Group, VaynerMedia, Vayner/RSE, Relevent Sports, Ascendent Sports Group and the International Champions Cup.
About HEINEKEN USA
HEINEKEN USA Inc., the nation’s leading upscale beer importer, is a subsidiary of HEINEKEN International NV, the world’s most international brewer. European brands imported into the U.S. include Heineken®, the world’s most international beer brand, Strongbow Hard Apple Ciders, Amstel Light, and Newcastle Brown Ale. HEINEKEN USA also imports the Dos Equis Franchise, Tecate Franchise, Sol, Indio, Carta Blanca and Bohemia brands from Mexico. For the latest information on our company and brands, follow us on Twitter @HeinekenUSACorp, or visit HEINEKENUSA.com.
