Herschel Walker is a sports legend in the state of Georgia. He was well-received on Wednesday when he spoke in Columbus at the Up & Motivated seminar.  That event was held by Columbus Public Works. While Walker had an inspirational message to present, he also talked a good deal about football.  He... Read More

The Orlando Touchdown Club has been welcoming guests each week during the football season. On October 9th, they heard from one of America’s preeminent college football writers. Sports Illustrated’s Andy Staples addressed the group at Dubsdread Golf Club’s Historic Ballroom. The... Read More

There is no question the impact Jen Welter has had on the NFL coaching ranks. She has opened a pathway for women who have a passion for the game to be involved. On Monday, Welter shared her experiences at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Her talk was titled, “Play Big –... Read More

Former baseball great Darryl Strawberry has dealt with the effects of mental illness first hand. He was able to talk about his experiences at the Community Alliance’s Holland Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Strawberry spoke at the organization’s “Breaking the Silence” event on... Read More

Former Missouri football coach Gary Pinkel is always looking for ways to stay involved with the game he loves. This week, he was able to speak with the Northwest Arkansas Touchdown Club.  The event was held on Wednesday at Mermaids Restaurant. In addition to speaking with club members, Pinke... Read More

Detroit Lions safety Don Carey has been looking for ways to give up ever since making his dreams in professional football a reality. He recently released the book, It's Not Because I'm Better Than You, to give young people a roadmap for achieving their own success.  Carey kicked out... Read More

Keith Jackson was the voice of college football for an entire generation. On Friday, there will be an excited crowd to see the iconic broadcaster when he speaks at the Pasadena Quarterbacks Club.  The event takes place at the groups' usual meeting place, the University Club in Pasad... Read More

Coaches 4 Character is a program in Greenville, South Carolina that helps at-risk students understand the importance of education. Each year, several sports greats come to speak to the group.  The next speaker on the list is Tulane University head men's basketball coach Mike Dunleavy. He... Read More

Baton Rouge, Louisiana has seen an Olympic legend hanging around town quite a bit more in recent years. Mary Lou Retton has been a regular presence with her daughter McKenna Kelley competing for the LSU gymnastics team.  On October 10th, Retton was back in town as the keynote speaker for the... Read More

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