We hope you enjoy the September edition of the Sportsline, the newsletter of The Norfolk Sports Club! Volume 32 #9 September, 2017 September brings Latrell Scott and Pete Michaud Join us on Monday, September 11th as we welcome Join us on Monday, September 25th as we welcome the NSU Head Football Coach, Latrell Scott. Scott was named Radio Voice of the Norfolk Tides, and the Hampton Roads the 17th head football coach in Norfolk State history on Dec. Admirals, Pete Michaud! No one has been a part of more 16, 2014. In his first year as NSU head coach, Scott’s Spar- Admirals games than Pete Michaud. With more than 30 years tans went 4-7 against a schedule including three Division I of broadcast experience, Pete is among Hampton Roads’ best- FBS teams. More important than wins and losses, Scott known sportscasters. Well known as the long-time ‘Voice of went about changing the culture of Spartan football in 2015, the Admirals,’ Michaud tenure with the club began in its inau- stressing accountability and discipline from his players on gural season of 1989-90. This year marks his 25th season with and off the field. Scott came to NSU following an outstand- the Admirals (1989-96, 1999-Present) and his 23rd as its lead ing two-year run as head coach at Virginia State University. announcer. His tenure includes all 15 seasons for the Admi- Scott directed the Trojans to a 19-4 record and two Central rals in their American Hockey League history and 10 years in Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Northern Divi- the ECHL. He has called more than 1,700 Admirals contests. sion regular-season titles in his two seasons in Peters- In addition, the Chesapeake native spends his summers as the burg. For his efforts, Scott was named the 2014 CIAA broadcast voice of the Norfolk Tides baseball team. 2017 will Coach of the Year. In 2013, Scott was voted the Virginia mark his 11th season with the Baltimore Orioles’ AAA affiliate. Sports Information Directors (VaSID) College Division Pete was selected to represent the International League as its State Co-Coach of the Year and the Touchdown Club of broadcaster for the 2015 AAA All-Star Game in Omaha, NE. Richmond’s state Division II/III Coach of the Year after Before joining the Tides, Michaud’s prior baseball work in- guiding VSU to a 9-1 overall record and unblemished 7-0 cluded minor league stints from the A to AAA ranks in the mark in CIAA competition. The VSU football program also Cardinals, Dodgers and Cubs organizations. Furthermore, attained a top-25 ranking in the American Football Coaches Michaud spent 5 years broadcasting men’s and women’s bas- Association (AFCA) weekly poll in 2013, another program ketball at his alma mater, Old Dominion University. His re- first. NSU is the third head coaching position in Scott’s ca- sume also includes 10 years of area football play-by-play with reer. In addition to leading VSU for two years, Scott was WFOS & WTAR, in addition to radio work with WNIS and head coach at the University of Richmond in 2010. At 34 television sports anchoring at WAVY-TV 10 and WVEC-TV 13. years of age, Scott was the youngest head coach at the Divi- Michaud is a three-time honoree as Hampton Roads sion I level at the time of his appointment. He led the Spi- ‘Sportscaster of the Year’ by the Chesapeake Athletic Club ders to a 6-5 mark that season. His overall record as a head (2009, 2012, 2015). He was selected by the American Hockey coach is 29-16. Scott has 16 years of coaching experience. In League for the prestigious Ellery Award for ‘Outstanding Con- addition to his previous stints as a head coach, Scott has tributions to the AHL in Radio” in 2012. In addition, Pete was also served as an assistant coach at James Madison Univer- the Norfolk Sports Club’s choice for the Abe Goldblatt Memo- sity (2012), the University of Virginia (2009), the Universi- rial Award for ‘Outstanding Media Coverage of Local Sports’ ty of Tennessee (2008), Richmond (2005-07), VMI (2002- in 2009. His sports experience extends beyond the micro- 04), Western Carolina (2001) and Fork Union Military phone, as well, as Michaud has more than 20 years of experi- Academy (1999-200 ence as a Hampton Roads amateur baseball umpire. In his spare time, Pete enjoys running and golf. Don’t forget to RSVP through the NSC office! Letter from NSC President, Vicki Trexler It’s hard to believe that fall is upon us. Football is here along with tailgates, bonfires and cooler weather (thank goodness). This year is truly flying past us! Our annual Reverse Raffle is just next month. Be sure to invite friends and family to this fun filled evening with a chance at a $5000 prize and great consolation prizes. For the price of a one hundred dollar ticket you get famous Rodman’s BBQ and Fried Chicken dinner with all the fixings for two, an open bar, great camaraderie and entertainment. Not only will you have a wonderful time but you will be helping our club as this is our major fundraiser of the year. Tickets are on sale now from any Board Member! Jack Ankerson continues to WOW us with his guest speaker lineup. Make a date to come and enjoy what these great coaches such as Latrell Scott, Bobby Ross, and Jeff Jones have to say! Respectfully, Vicki Trexler 2017 Officers and Board Directors Vicki Trexler Maurice "Buddy" Early One Year Term President Secretary Board Members Frank Brothers Joe Monaco Roger Travaglio John Haralson President Elect Treasurer Akeem Prosser John Round Jack Ankerson CH Lambert Sergeant-At-Arms First Vice President Two Year Term Bill Emerson Board Members Erin Round Jenny Bonsiewich Second Vice President Administrative Assistant James Doty [email protected] William Rainey Marty Miller Bob Smith Ex-Officio To reach any member of the Board of Directors, please contact the NSC office at 757-497-9583. Next Board of Directors Meeting: Tuesday, September 12th at 5 pm in the conference room of Oceana Place, 448 Viking Drive in VA Beach. ALL MEMBERS INVITED! COME WATCH YOUR BOARD AT WORK! Don't forget... The NSC Membership Drive is under way! The current member that brings in the most new members by December 15th, will win dinner for 4 at the beautiful Town Club, plus 4 tickets to the ODU v NSU Basketball game on December 22nd! We look forward to making new friends! The 23rd Annual Reverse Raffle Mark you calendars for Thursday, October 26th beginning at 6:30 pm, at 641 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake (Zulekia Court #35). Your $100 ticket includes cocktails and dinner for 2, prizes, and your chance at the $5,000 grand prize! Limited tickets are available, and are on sale NOW! Hurry and get yours today because they will sell out! See any board member or call or email Erin at the NSC office to get them! (757-497-9583 or [email protected]). Fun Fall Golfing Opportunity! The NSC is joining the VA Beach Parks and Recreation Foundation at Red Wing Lake Golf Course for their Fall Golf Tournament on Friday, September 15th. Cost is $100 per person and includes green fees, cart rentals and range balls, free snacks and beverages throughout the day, a breakfast biscuit and a hot lunch after play, and flight/division prizes and awards. The tournament starts at 9 am! To register through the NSC, contact the office! All luncheons take place at Hits at the Park, inside Harbor Park, and begin at 11:45 am. Don’t forget to RSVP by contacting the NSC office at 757-497-9583! See you at Hits at the Park! In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, we will be closed on Monday, September4th! We hope you enjoy the day! FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS NEWSLETTER, OR QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE NORFOLK SPORTS CLUB , PLEASE CONTACT THE NSC OFFICE AT 757-497-9583. Check out these photos from August to include, new Member Tommy Edwards Jr.; Donald Forsyth Award Winner Khory Moore, with Dave Macedo; the new Lady Monarchs Coach, Nicki McCray Penson with Dr. Wood Selig; all of our local college athletic directors - Dr. Selig, Marty Miller, and Joanne Renn; member Bob Smith; Eddie Webb with Jack Ankerson; and our honored Vietnam Veterans. .