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Class of 2009

  • Brent Beam, group sales, Winston Salem Dash
  • Ashley Bolton, support services coordinator, Colonial Athletic Association
  • Kristen Brown, vice president of operations, L'Impresa
  • Jeff Champigny, director of operations, Pathways to Life
  • Kenny DeWeese, assistant men's basketball coach, University of Mary Hardin Baylor
  • Andy Farrell, video coordinator, Clemson University Men's Basketball
  • Alex Fotiou, assistant director of development and corporate partnerships, VCU Athletics
  • Karolin Heinz, professional volleyball player, VBC Volero Zurich
  • Bryan Hicks, director of recreation ministry, Crestwood Presbyterian Church
  • Hunter Leemon, director of sales, Richmond Kickers
  • Chuck Liddiard, assistant athletic director, St. Gertrude Athletics
  • Bryan Melhorn, baseball programs coordinator, Tuckahoe Sports
  • Saul Montero, assistant men's soccer coach, VCU Athletics
  • Michael Piranian, assistant men's soccer coach, Carnegie Mellon
  • Monique Rose, Stuart C. Siegel Center administrative assistant, VCU
  • Austin Shaver, assistant men's basketball coach, Hampden-Sydney College
  • Ally Thomas, assistant women's track & field coach, VCU
  • Amy Trainum, public relations intern, Charlotte Bobcats
  • Alan Wheeling, account manager for season ticket services, Charlotte Bobcats
  • Cameron Westbrook, assistant men's basketball coach & director of intramurals, Davis & Elkins College
  • Pete Woody, intern, Richmond Sports Backers

Class of 2008

  • Gina Adler, P.E. instructor, St. Andrews School; field hockey coach, The Orchard House School
  • Amaka Agugua, assistant women's basketball coach, Indiana University
  • Romain Ambert, assistant men's tennis coach, VCU
  • Brandon Baker, associate executive director, The First Tee of Howard County
  • Dustin Bass, manager, marketing partnerships, International Speedway Corporation
  • Davina Bell, recreation program assistant for youth athletics, City of Greenville Recreation and Parks Department
  • Jim Blair, associate head baseball coach, St. Andrews Presbyterian College
  • Julian Capel, men's varsity basketball coach, Pine Forest High School
  • Gia Colombo, assistant women’s basketball coach, University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • Beth Crocus, director of Summer Quest, Collegiate School
  • Juliana Davis, head women’s soccer coach, Jacksonville State University
  • Kwan Evans, manager of team sports sales, Mugler's Sporting Goods
  • Ashley Friend, group sales manager, Ted Constant Convocation Center
  • Jessica Gofgosky, manager of golf outings and sales, Independence Golf Course
  • Glenn Gray, marketing and sponsorship coordinator, Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy
  • Michael Greene, academic advisor+, Indiana University
  • Daniel Hamlet, assistant football coach, Prince George High School
  • Carlton Harris, director of football, U-Turn Sports Performance
  • Jordan Hartt, project coordinator, Celeritas Management
  • LaTriece Haskins, clerical specialist, CJW Sports Medicine; personal trainer, The Faces of Hope
  • Ryan Horn, assistant strength and conditioning coach, VCU
  • Evan Ibbitson, youth sports and teen coordinator, YMCA of Central Maryland
  • Billy Jones, physical education coordinator, Riverside School
  • Kelly Kolker, senior manager of development, Starbridge Media Group
  • Chris Kowalczyk, director of creative content, VCU Athletics
  • Morgan Lang, championship director, Charlotte Country Club: 2010 U.S. Women's Amateur Championship
  • Reid Martin, co-owner, VAIL Sports
  • Mitchell Moore, athletic communications assistant, VCU Athletics
  • Rob Riley, professional baseball player & coach, Holland, Canada, Australia
  • Greg Smith, graduate assistant, Center for Sport Leadership at VCU; Ph.D. student, VCU School of Education
  • Stuart Smith, assistant director for athletics media relations, Longwood University
  • Eric Stoller, director of marketing & game operations, Longwood University
  • Ben Thompson, athletic director and head varsity boy’s basketball coach, Christ Church School
  • Jen Woodie, assistant women's soccer coach, University of Richmond

Class of 2007

  • Meghan (Fuller) Coates, special events coordinator, Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation
  • John Crane, head baseball coach, Stevens Tech
  • Quinn Cunningham, community outreach representative and communications liaison, Philadelphia Phillies
  • Brian Duross, assistant basketball coach, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
  • Rob Elliott, U-20 player development coach, New York Red Bulls
  • David Farrar, senior event manager, Global Spectrum/Constant Convocation Center
  • Lauren Garcia, group events coordinator, Washington Wizards, WNBA (Washington Sports & Entertainment)
  • Charlie Howe, championship office liaison, 2009 U.S. Open Championship, USGA
  • Mark Hudson, head men's soccer coach, Austin College
  • Courtney Hughes, associate director of academic support, University of Richmond Athletics
  • Justin Jannuzzi, assistant director of ticketing & donor relations, VCU Athletics
  • Felicia Johnson, associate athletic director for compliance, Virginia Union University
  • Lucas Jones, assistant baseball coach, Randolph-Macon College
  • Ryan Kadlubowski, head men's basketball coach, Mount St. Mary's College
  • James Kane, video coordinator, Alabama Men’s Basketball
  • David Kemmy, interim director of athletics, intramurals and recreation, and head wrestling coach, Roger Williams University
  • Arnaud Le Cloerec, director of recruiting, International Sports Partner (ISP) Management
  • Jonathan Leonard, adjunct assistant athletic trainer, James Madison University
  • Bill Liedy, assistant football coach/director of football, Mount Ida College
  • Aaron Lujan, head men’s soccer coach, Carenegie Mellon
  • Jim McCarthy, assistant men's basketball coach, Northeastern University
  • LaTasha Murphy, first grade teacher & sports/activities coordinator, Dale City Christian Academy
  • Tom Myrick, assistant sports information director, Mercer University
  • Chris Neal, assistant director for athletic development, Longwood University Athletics
  • C.J. Neely, wellness teacher & head varsity boy's basketball coach, Foxboro High School
  • Vinny Osso, physical education teacher, Massaponax High School
  • Calvin Roland, professional basketball player, Romania
  • Marc Sartori, event manager, RMC Events
  • Megan Silva, event production assistant, Richmond Sports Backers
  • Matt Tonelson, team sales representative, Dixie Sporting Goods
  • Randy Torgalski, assistant men’s basketball coach, New York University
  • John Vellines, project manager, Ice Rink Events
  • Kevin Warner, assistant director of sports media relations, James Madison University

Class of 2006

  • David Adamson, assistant strength & conditioning coach, Univeristy of Texas El Paso Athletics
  • Jacinda Alston, assistant AAU girl’s basketball coach, James River U16 Blaze
  • Chris Atwater, president and founder, Reel World Research & Pass-Sports Programs
  • John Barrett, associate athletic director for intercollegiate sports programs, Columbia University Athletics
  • Philip Brown, global marketing brand manager, Disney Youth Programs/Disney Military Sales
  • Scott Brown, teacher, head track and field coach, assistant varsity football coach, Patrick Henry High School
  • Mike Bryant, studio host, Play by Play (Regional Sports Networks); senior manager, DTM Construction
  • Krista Carson, program coordinator, VCU University Student Commons & Activities, Division of Student Affairs
  • Kevin Dwan, director of ticket operations and sales, University of Richmond Athletics
  • Jamie Funk, assistant director of compliance, University of South Carolina
  • Mike Gallagher, assistant director of athletics for recreational services and facilities, Roger Williams University
  • Mike Genovese, administrative sales assistant, Academy Bus (Sports and Universities Department)
  • Janelle Harris, volleyball coach, Oxon Hill High School; kindergarten teacher, Potomac Public Charter School
  • Wendy Heminover, recreation programmer, City of Clearwater, Fla.
  • Trey Henderson, video coordinator, William & Mary Football
  • Elizabeth Igo, senior women's administrator & athletic academic advisor, Virginia Military Institute
  • Ryan Johnson, Overtime Athletics
  • LaTanja Jones, recreation specialist, Kempsville Recreation Center, Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation
  • Travis Jones, program coordinator, MVP Group, The Martin Agency
  • Earl Kinney, teacher, head boys basketball coach, assistant football coach, Hermitage High School
  • Brent Kintzer, assistant swim coach and assistant aquatics director, Carnegie Mellon University
  • Justin McClendon, assistant athletic director/assistant basketball coach, Forsyth Country Day School
  • Molly Miller, sales coordinator, Disney and ESPN Media Networks
  • Matt Moeller, assistant director of marketing and promotions, Virginia Tech Athletics
  • Taj Ngongba, head women's basketball coach, Radford University
  • Chris Parker, director of athletics and head baseball coach, and student activities director, Patrick Henry Community College
  • Eric Privott, account coordinator, MVP Group, The Martin Agency
  • Jake Scott, sales representative, Laux Sports
  • Mike Voyack, director of video and technology, VCU Athletics

Class of 2005

  • Holly (Smith) Abbott, international academic certification assistant, NCAA Eligibility Center
  • Tina Andes, James River region director, Special Olympics Virginia
  • Hunter Balmer, head women’s soccer coach, Buena Vista University
  • Kaleb Canales, video coordinator, Portland Trailblazers, NBA
  • Justin Clift, Atlanta Braves Florida Operations, MLB
  • Jeremy Cohen, athletic communications associate, Stony Brook University
  • Brandon Colvin, assistant men’s basketball coach and HPER/CIS Professor, North Dakota State College of Science
  • Chris DelPreore, business teacher and strength & conditioning coach, West Morris Central High School
  • Katie Dolph, teacher and head men’s and women’s rowing coach, Granby High School
  • Eric Dutt, assistant men's soccer coach, Stetson University
  • Bob Foley, president, Next Level Basketball
  • Ari Gabor, membership consultant, Boston Sports Club
  • Terry Sue Gault, teacher, James River High School; coach, St. Christopher’s School
  • Heather Greer, head women’s lacrosse coach, Messiah College
  • Joe Haigh, assistant basketball coach, St. Francis University
  • Adrienne Harris, facility director, recreation and parks, Prince George County Maryland
  • Keith Laine, activities/athletic director, Osbourn Park High School
  • Andrea Mason, program coordinator, special events, City of Newark, N.J., Recreational Division
  • Emily Masters, project manager, The Martin Agency
  • Thomas Mott, founder, 1 Dream Foundation
  • Joel Pannell, advocacy and outreach coordinator, National Recreation and Park Association
  • Morgan (Greene) Santos, recreation director, Weinstein Jewish Community Center
  • Brian Shufford, sport sponsorship manager, SunTrust Bank
  • Peter Stuart, account supervisor, Taylor Global Inc.
  • Chris Thomasson, assistant athletic director for compliance and championships, Charlotte Athletics
  • Jen (Sprouse) Thomasson, account executive, GMR Marketing
  • Celeste Thompson, account manager, Inside Sales, New Jersey Nets, NBA
  • Ian Wiese, ticketing, Washington Redskins, NFL
  • Kevin Williams, park manager, City of Alexandria Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities
  • Peter Wolf, campus missionary at Seaton Hall, Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS)
  • Lindsey Wyeth, tennis coordinator, The Westwood Club
  • Kyle Yeager, director of corporate sales, James Madison University Athletics

Class of 2004

  • David Anwar, assistant men’s basketball coach, University of Nebraska
  • Omar Banks, assistant athletic director for business affairs, University of Cincinnati Athletics
  • Kathleen Bowles, assistant director of development, UNC Wilmington Athletics
  • Jennifer (Renfro) Chadha, sports and event services manager, Visit Charlotte/Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority
  • Matt Davis, special eduation teacher & baseball coach, Cumberland Children's Hospital & Richmond Baseball Academy
  • Richie Denzler, manager of community and public relations, Richmond International Raceway
  • Cory Espensen, assistant athletic director, compliance director and head men’s golf coach, Rockford College
  • Nathan Faulk, head varsity men’s basketball coach, South View High School
  • Kari Fredette, recreation director, Queen's Harbour Yacht & Country Club
  • Tony Hayes, activities director/building supervisor, Metz Middle School
  • Tony Henderson, assistant director of development for athletics, Old Dominion University
  • Michelle Hunt, director of fund development, Charlotte Jumper Classic
  • Travis Jones, running specialty sales representative, Adidas
  • Chris Kelley, Central Virginia sales manager, Busch Gardens/Water Country USA
  • Nancy Landers, event manager, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
  • Trista Langdon, senior manager, arena & event operations, Time Warner Cable Arena - Bobcats Sports & Entertainment
  • Tomorrow Lofton, assistant athletic director for logistics and special events, Virginia State University
  • Ali Martin, assistant volleyball coach, Providence College
  • Rob McCourt, head men’s soccer coach, Monmouth University
  • Alyssa McKenna, events and marketing assistant, DeKalb International Prep Classic; member, U.S. National Women’s Team Handball
  • Ren Oferall, assistant athletic director and director of summer programs, St. Christopher’s School
  • Justin Padjen, tour operations and sales, U.S.A., ISG A/S (Trackman Golf)
  • Matt Reid, assistant baseball coach, United States Military Academy
  • Andy Ruge, associate athletic director for external affairs, George Mason University
  • Tommy Saunders, account manager, Terrapin Sports Marketing
  • Owen Seaton, director of creative services, Chattanooga Athletics
  • Jen Seidel, assistant athletic director for compliance , Florida Institute of Technology Athletics
  • Danny Silver, PE teacher & coach, St. Bernard's School
  • Paul Sterbenz, senior director, event operations, TGI Systems Corporation
  • Marti Tomlin, manager, special events and facilities, University of Richmond Recreation and Wellness
  • Barb (Sammarco) Vecchio, program director, Chickahominy Family YMCA
  • Caitlin (Judd) Wampler, site manager, Dorey Recreation Center, Henrico County Parks and Recreation
  • Mike Woodson, athletic director, St. Gertrude’s High School

Class of 2003

  • Duane Aagaard, director of athletics, Southeastern University
  • Troy Austin, director of athletics, Longwood University Athletics
  • John Baines, assistant men’s basketball coach and assistant athletic director, Elmhurst College
  • Jason Blake, personal trainer, fitness instructor, swim instructor
  • Craig Brotzman, controller, Richmond Jewish Community Center; head coach, Richmond Diamonds Fast-Pitch Softball
  • Chris Brown, assistant women's soccer coach, University of South Florida
  • Brett Burdick, consultant to the coach development programs for Int'l. Rugby, U.S.A. Rugby and U.S.A. Tae Kwon Do
  • Melinda Craig, senior program director, Eastside Family YMCA
  • Mike Croft, sports program supervisor, Dublin Parks and Recreation Department
  • Beth Cunningham, head women’s basketball coach, VCU
  • Katrina Curry, vice president of member services, “Behind the Bench,” NBA Wives Association
  • Brian deLeon, track coach, Deep Run High School; teacher, The Faison School at VCU (Autism Center of Virginia)
  • David Ditomasso, head men’s soccer coach, Elmhurst College
  • Emily Faught, personal trainer & basketball instructor, Fitness Formula Club
  • Elliot Gravitt, assistant men’s basketball coach, St. Christopher’s School
  • Jonathan Griffith, general manager, Potomac Nationals
  • Justin Harris, assistant athletic director, VCU
  • Karen (Brown) Hawkes, director, Maine Center for Sport and Coaching
  • Mike Hyde, assistant director for facilities, Office of Campus Recreation, University of South Carolina
  • Jarian Kerekes, marketing development, Michael Waltrip Racing Inc.
  • Collen (Engelhard) Lamond, director of game operations, University of Missouri Athletics
  • Carrie (Webster) Le Crom, assistant director of instruction and academic affairs, Center for Sport Leadership at VCU
  • Randy Lee, head men’s basketball coach, Tennessee Temple University
  • Johnathan Mayo, president, Avail Sports & Entertainment
  • Michelle Meadows, associate athletic director for student-athlete enhancement/SWA, Longwood University
  • Lindsey Mergenthal, event coordinator, University of Minnesota Foundation
  • Tammy Millsaps, head women’s basketball coach, Bloomsburg University
  • LaSonia Morris, community development coordinator, Shady Grove YMCA
  • John Munoz, head men’s soccer coach, La Sierra University
  • Johnny Newman, The Newman Group
  • E.J. O’Malley, health and fitness instructor, FBI
  • Peyton Owens, associate director of the McNamara Academic Center for Student-Athlete, University of Minnesota Athletics
  • Denise Schilte-Brown, head women’s soccer coach, University of South Florida
  • Thomas Seay, head assistant recruiting coordinator for baseball, Slippery Rock University
  • Kathryn (Dorosz) Shroff, recreation manager, Highbury Pool and Fitness Centre
  • Tanya Smither, health and physical education teacher, Henrico County Public Schools
  • Tricia Spraggins, teacher, The Grafton School
  • Meredith Sullivan, assistant coordinator of compliance, George Washington University
  • Lindsay Thomas, director of marketing and promotions, Western Kentucky Athletics
  • John Trimble, vice president of sales, Foxsport.com
  • Phil Villott, health/P.E. teacher and administrative asssistant, Henrico County Public Schools
  • Matt Wackerly, assistant cross country and track and field coach, Ohio Wesleyan University
  • Mack Walker, assistant basketball coach, University of South Carolina Upstate
  • Aaron Zipp, instructor & international coordinator, sport management department, SUNY Cortland
  • Sarah (Schmidt) Zipp, instructor & internship coordinator, sport management department, SUNY Cortland

Class of 2002

  • Kevin Allingham, assistant baseball coach, Methodist College
  • Kevin Bannon, executive director, Mercer County Park Commission; college basketball analyst, Comcast
  • Steve Belcher, account executive, corporate sales, Texas Rangers, MLB
  • Jeff Burns, associate director of athletics for athletic fundraising, Randolph-Macon College
  • Kim Callis, town manager, South Hill
  • Cheryl Carlson, head volleyball coach, Stetson University
  • Nate Clayberg, fund development coordinator, Sartori Health Care Foundation
  • Scott Cross, head men's basketball coach, University of Texas at Arlington
  • Jim Fajohn, soccer coach, Chesterfield United & Warehouse Operations
  • Michael Huffman, director of student services center, VCU School of Education
  • Mike Julian, swim coach, Poseidon Swim Club
  • Frank Kowalik, P.E. and health teacher, Providence School Department
  • Kelli Lemon, assistant director of programs and events, VCU
  • Tim Llewellyn, director of student activities, James River High School
  • Meredith (Davies) Long, deputy athletics director for athletic communications & operations, Chowan University
  • Martina Nedelkova, tennis teaching professional, Chapel Hill Tennis Club
  • Dave Oliveiri, basketball coach, WPI
  • Tim Redding, assistant basketball coach, Reading Railers, PBL
  • Mike Rhoades, assistant men’s basketball coach, VCU
  • Zach Rutledge, assistant director of operations & student leadership, UNC Charlotte
  • Tara Scheidegger, freelance production assistant
  • Wes Walker, account executive, PR Street Inc.
  • Eric Watson, head men’s soccer coach, SUNY New Paltz
  • Mike Woodson, director of athletics, St. Gertrude's School
  • Jim Zakel, assistant men’s soccer coach, University of North Texas

Class of 2001

  • Dwayne Bergeron, club soccer coach, Greensboro Youth Soccer Club
  • Kim Biskup, assistant softball coach, Central Michigan University
  • Joe Cantafio, head of programs, The Blewitt Foundation
  • Matthew Day, founder/director, United Educational Corporation
  • Scott Haywood, owner/director, Back of the Net Soccer Academy
  • Sam Hopkins, associate athletic director for marketing and promotions, Dartmouth College
  • Scott Marple, teacher and head baseball coach, Dublin Scioto High School
  • Parvin Neloms, director of parks and recreation, City of Talladega
  • Alvin Parker, offensive coordinator, Elizabeth City State University
  • Ranell (Sisk) Payton, accounts payable, ROCKSPORTS
  • Evangelina Psarommati, Octagon Marketing, Greece
  • Terrence Tarrer, director of basketball operations, Peak Management Group Inc.
  • Emmanuel Tetiot, marketing and communications director, Materiaux Simc, France
  • Jack Thompson, Charlotte manager, PSP Sports
  • John Vlahos, instructor, West Valley College
  • Cory Whitby, assistant baseball coach, Santa Fe Community College
  • Rich Williams, account executive, CardioNet, Inc.

Class of 2000

  • Brent Bell, assistant headmaster and basketball coach, Woodberry Forest High School
  • Casey Carson, head boy’s varsity basketball coach, Clover Hill High School
  • La’Shaina Dickerson, Sacramento Kings
  • Karen (Reigner) Landis, manager of major campus events, Bucknell University
  • Erwan LeCrom, academy director, Richmond Strikers Soccer Club
  • Temple Musser, assistant football coach, Emory & Henry College
  • Carlos Pava, teacher, Manchester High School; elite coach, Richmond Strikers Soccer Club
  • Alex Peavey, basketball coach, Wofford College
  • Scott Philips, athletic director, Phillips School; junior varsity basketball coach, West Springfield High School
  • Keith Rafter, assistant athletic director for marketing & promotions, VCU Athletics
  • Jonnie Stone, director of league operations, Richmond Volleyball Club
  • Mike Williams, assistant director of admissions, Fork Union Military Academy
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