NFL Alumni Academy Shares Experience and Leadership Through the Football Diversity Development Program
October 12 2020 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (“HOFV” or the
“Company”) (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), the only resort, entertainment
and media company centered around the power of professional
football and owner of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson
Controls in Canton, Ohio, in conjunction with its partnership with
the NFL Alumni Association today announced plans to include a
Football Diversity Development program as part of its Academy
effort.
As the NFL season begins, so too, will the NFL Alumni
Association’s Academy start its first development/training season.
As part of its efforts, the Academy will employ NFL Alumni to not
only develop “NFL Ready” players but also develop future NFL
coaches, personnel scouts and front office executives through the
Football Diversity Development program. This purpose of the program
is to intentionally prepare and promote minority former players for
professional opportunities in elite levels of sports, including the
NFL. Recognizing the significant imbalance in the number of
minorities in these key areas of competencies compared to the
percentage of minority players in the National Football League, the
program is designed to accelerate the professional positions geared
toward employment in the National Football League and beyond.
Experienced veteran NFL coaches, players and personnel experts will
teach, coach and mentor the former NFL players seeking to move into
the professional ranks of the league. The NFL Alumni Academy will
provide exposure for all 32 NFL teams to evaluate the talented
skill sets, as well as establish a direct line of communication and
relationships with the program participants in the hopes of
generating professional opportunities for those involved. The end
goal being to provide NFL teams with talented and prepared minority
professionals who have captured the experience needed to
successfully lead in multiple areas within the business of sports,
not just coaching.
“As we prepare to launch our NFL Alumni Academy, we are proud
that Executive Director, Dean Dalton and his leadership team, have
incorporated the Football Diversity Development program focused on
professional development for our NFL Alumni members to better
pursue opportunities in elite sports including the National
Football League. It is a powerful step forward for inclusion and
diversity in our League,” stated NFL Alumni CEO Beasley Reece.
“One of the foundational commitments of HOFV is to ensure that
all we do is equitable in all ways” shared Anne Graffice, EVP of
Public Affairs for Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company.
Graffice, who also oversees the diversity and inclusion efforts on
behalf of the Company further shared “the partnership with the NFL
Alumni Association and its Football Diversity Development Program
is reflective of both of our organizations willingness to
deliberately ensure that we are doing so in meaningful, sustainable
ways.”
About the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment
Company
The Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ:
HOFV, HOFVW) is a resort and entertainment company leveraging the
power and popularity of professional football and its legendary
players in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Headquartered in Canton, Ohio, the Hall of Fame Resort &
Entertainment Company is the owner of the Hall of Fame Village
powered by Johnson Controls, a multi-use sports, entertainment and
media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame's
campus. Additional information on the Company can be found at
www.HOFREco.com.
About NFL Alumni
NFL Alumni was founded in 1967 and is the oldest and most
recognizable national organization of retired professional
athletes. NFL Alumni consists of former NFL players, coaches,
executives, spouses, cheerleaders, and associate members. Part of
NFL Alumni’s dual mission is “Caring for Kids”. Player alumni give
back in their local communities by raising funds for youth-related
charities through their 35 regional chapters. It is a tradition
that has existed for more than 50 years. Alumni support typically
raises more than $1.5 million dollars for worthwhile causes. The
other half of NFLA’s mission, “Caring for our Own” is to serve,
assist and inform its members and their families. Alumni members
are offered a diverse package of wellness, business, career, and
legal services to help members and their families be healthy,
productive, and connected to one another. To learn more visit:
https://www.nflalumni.org.
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