The VCU SportsCenter has been very fortunate to have some of
the most notable names in the sporting industry enrich our
student’s experience in the graduate program by serving as
guest lecturers or guest instructors. These speakers provide
students with valuable insight to the sporting industry at
all levels by keeping them aware of current happenings in
the sporting world and its most recognized organizations.
Past speakers have included:
David Aldridge
NBA Analyst
Beth Anders
Head Field Hockey Coach, Old Dominion University, Led team to nine national titles
Herb Appenzeller, Ed.D. Nationally recognized authority in the field of sport law and sport management, Former Athletic Director, Guilford College
John Averett
Former Converse Representative
Jaume Massons Aznar
Assistant Director, Operations Services Department, World Swimming Championships, Barcelona 2003
Dick Baddour
Athletic Director, UNC Chapel Hill
Jim Bailey
CEO, Red Moon Marketing
Marc Bakker
Project Manager, Rotterdam TopSport
Bruce Baldwin
General Manager, Richmond Braves
Charles Barkley
Former NBA star, current TNT basketball analyst
Chuck Boone
Former Athletic Director, University of Richmond
Eric Braal
The Rotterdam Basketball School
Greg Burton
Host, ESPN's The Drive & 2006 Virginia Sports Caster of the Year
Ronald Buys
Former General Manager, Amsterdam Admirals, NFL Europe
Glen M. Byrnes
Director of Golf, Golden Horse Shoe Golf Club
Host of the 2004 NCAA Golf Championship
Greg Carney
Vice President of Marketing, Denver Broncos, NFL
Wendy Clancy
Partner - QuintEvents, Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning producer
Dermot Coll
Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Development, U.S. Air Force Academy
Jim Copeland
Former Athletic Director, University of Virginia, William & Mary, Utah, Souther Methodist
Gene Corrigan
Former Athletic Director, Univeristy of Virginia, Notre Dame
Former Commissioner, Atlantic Coast Conference
Beth Colleton
Director of Community Affairs, NFL
Peter Coughter
President, Coughter & Company Consulting Firm
Bobby Cremins
Former Head Basketball Coach, Georgia Tech University
Dave Cummings
Writer, ESPN The Magazine
Michael Curry
Forward, Toronto Raptors, NBA & President, NBA Players Association
Jeremy Davidson
Account Director, Coca-Cola, IMG Muhleman Marketing
Nuno Delicado
Director, Pentalto Moderno, Spain
Matt Delicate
Professional Soccer Player, Rochester Rhinos
Tom Depcrynski
President, Richmond Kickers
Teresa Dickerson
Manager of Community Relations, Memphis Grizzlies
Freek de Wette
Marketing Manager, Heineken
John Dierkes
Director of Corporate Sales, Detroit Pistons
Frans van Dijk
Program Manager, Elite Sports Department, International Olympic Committee, The Netherlands
Bob Djokovich
President, USA Team Handball, U.S. Olympic Committee, Colorado Springs
Peter Duggan
Director of Corporate Sponsorships, Raycom Sports, Continental Tire Bowl
Sean Elliot
NBA Commentator, Former Guard, San Antonio Spurs, NBA
Jon Entine
Emmy winning network television news producer, Author of Taboo: Why Black Athletes Dominate Sports and We’re Afraid to
Talk About It
John Feinstein
Nationally recognized sports author, Commentator for National Public Radio and Sporting News Radio
Klaus Feldmann
Lecturer, International Handball Federation
Riley Fields
Community Relations Manager, Carolina Panthers
Jeff Fitch
Director of Development & Sponsorships, Richmond Sports Backers
Anita Flamand
Communications/Information Director, French Federation of Sport Universities
Victor Fonseca da Mota
Secretary General, Olympic Committee, Portugal
Lee Fowler
Athletic Director, N.C. State University
Fran Fraschilla
ESPN College Basketball Analyst
Tommy Greene
Former Pitcher, Major League Baseball
Glen Guthrie
Agent, Represents Charles Barkley
Terry Hanson
President, Hanson Enterprise
Del Harris
Assistant Coach, Dallas Mavericks, Former Head Coach, LA Lakers, NBA
Greg Hartley
Vice President, SGMA International
Spencer Haywood
Former NBA player, challenged the NBA’s age restriction rule and won under the “hardship rule,” opening the doors to early entry into the NBA for younger players
Joop Hiele
Goal Keeper Coach, PSV Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Grant Hill
Forward, Orlando Magic, NBA
Todd Hirschfeld
HMS Worldwide
Gerry Horn
Director of Sales, Performance Racing Network
Joe Hull
Senior Associate Director of Athletics for External Operations, University of Maryland
Mike Hummer
Executive Director, Athletic Foundation, UNC Charlotte
Billy Hunter
Executive Director, NBA Players Association
Verne Inge
Sports Lawyer, LeClair Ryan
Jan Ivey
Director of Marketing/Sponsor Relations, Wachovia Championship
Peter Jacobsen
PGA Golfer, Owner, Peter Jacobsen Productions
Peter Kentie
Manager of Media and Merchandising, PSV Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Peter Krusman
Former Professional Basketball Coach, Brandt-Hagen, Germany
Ken Kurek
Partner - QuintEvents
John Leach
Director of Game Operations, Bobcats Sports & Entertainment
Ron LeGrand
President and CEO, The LeGrand Group, LLC and Global Sports Management, Inc.
Josh Lief
Sports Lawyer, Sands, Anderson, Marks & Miller
Jon Lugbill
Executive Director, Metropolitan Richmond Sports Backers, Olympic TV Analyst
Monique Maks
Executive, National Olympic Committee, The Netherlands
Larry Mangino
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, U.S. Air Force Academy
Jim Miller
Director of Athletics, University of Richmond
Darryl Morrison
Former player, Washington Redskins, NFL
Jose Vincent Moura
President, National Olympic Committee, Portugal
Marjan Olfers
Sports Lawyer, Asser International Sports Law Center, The Netherlands
Ron Oliver
Assistant Basketball Coach, Toronto Raptors, NBA
Wendy Palmer-Daniel
Professional Basketball Player, WNBA, Assistant Women's Basketball Coach, Virginia Commonwealth University
Michael Plant
Executive V.P. for Business Operations, Atlanta Braves, Former President, Goodwill Games
Jeff Plush
Senior Marketing Director, Denver Nuggets, NBA
Amy Potter
Sales and Marketing Director, University of Virginia Athletics
Chris Powell
General Manager, Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Jaclyn Raveia
Former Professional Soccer Player, WUSA
Jim Reid Head Football Coach, Virginia Military Institute, Former Assistant Football Coach, Syracuse University, Former Head Football Coach, University of Richmond & University of Massachusetts
Tom Renedo
Licensing Manager, EA Sports
Raymond Don Rice
Director, Brooks Institute for Sport Science, Clemson University
Peter Roisman
Director of Golf Division, Advantage International, Inc.
Peter Rovers
Partner, ProSport Marketing & Sponsorships, The Netherlands
Winfrey “Wimp” Sanderson
Former Head Men’s Basketball Coach, University of Alabama
Mark Sandy
Athletic Director, Eastern Kentucky University
Dick Schaap
Former ESPN Host and Commentator
Martin Schimke
Lawyer, International Court of Arbitration in Sports
John Schmeider
Executive Director, Denver Sports Commission
Dr. Tracy L. Schoenadel
Vice President, TNS Intersearch, Exectuive Director, ESPN Sports Poll
Dolf Segaar
Sports Lawyer, The Netherlands
Bill Shelton
Andre Agassi’s former agent with IMG
John Randolph Shreeves
President, Jefferson Pilot Television
Oliver Smit
Director, ABN Bank Sports Marketing
Sonny Smith
Former basketball coach at Auburn University & Virginia Commonwealth University, Coached NBA stars Charles Barkley, Chris
Morris and Chuck Person
John Smyth
Director, U.S. Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Del Snyder
Ambassador of Golf, Golden Horse Shoe Golf Club, Host of the 2004 NCAA Golf Championship
Mark Steinberg
IMG Agent, Represents Tiger Woods and Vince Carter
Curtis Stephens
President, The Stephens Group, LLC
Paul Sterbenz
General Manager, Richmond Kickers
Steve Swetoa
Vice President for Business Operations, Charlotte Bobcats/Sting, NBA/WNBA
Fred Tattersall
President, Richmond First Tee
Henry Thomas
Director of Broadcast Administration & Events, Carolina Panthers, NFL
Charles Urbanus
Manager, TopSport Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Jerry Wainwright
Head Men’s Basketball Coach, DePaul
Humpy Wheeler
President, Speedway Motorsports, Inc. & General Manager, Lowe's Motor Speedway
Derek Whittenberg
Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Fordham University
Del Wilbur
President, Marketing, Ventures & Properties (MVP), The Martin Agency
Charlie Woollum
Former Men’s Basketball Coach, The College of William and Mary & Bucknell University
Morgan Wootten
Basketball Hall-of-Fame Inductee, Former Basketball Coach, DeMatha High School
Missy Wycinski
Former Professional Soccer Player, WUSA
Toby Wyman
Assistant General Manager, Richmond Braves
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