Sing Second Alumni

Here's the latest episode of the Sing Second podcast...bringing you the stories at the Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation and the latest happenings on the yard.

We chat with Matt Miller, father of Navy Volleyball star Averi Miller, about his four years as a parent and how he gives back to the school that has given his daughter so much.

We also talk to Friend of the Pod, Ashley Pelzek '06, about motherhood and how her time at USNA and in the Fleet prepared her to start a family.

And we talk football and service assignment.

That and more on Sing Second...brought to you by ProMD Health in Annapolis

Welcome to Sing Second! Bridging you the awesome stories from the yard and the Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation.

Great pod this week. We talk to Rob Kelly '10 about his company, Kongsberg, and what they do to support the Academy and Brigade as a corporate partner. Rob, a former Surface Warfare Officer, dealt with a huge medical challenge on active duty...but undeterred, he continues to give back through Kongsberg and his own personal support of his alma mater.

Speaking of corporate partnerships, we talk to Jennie Brooks at Booz Allen Hamilton, the VP of Navy and Marine Corps programs, about the services they provide the fleet and the Naval Academy. BAH is a great partner for Capstone and other mentoring opportunities for the Mids, but they are also on the front lines of delivering solutions to the Fleet during contentious times in today's environment.

Finally, we talk to USNA Academic Dean and Provost, Samara Firebaugh. Samara took over for Andy Phillips this summer and is tackling her first semester here as the Ac Dean. Samara talks about the importance of those corporate mentoring opportunities for Mids and her love of the Yard.

Those interviews and much more on this weekend's Sing Second.

Beat ECU!

Here's the latest episode of the Sing Second podcast...bringing you the stories at the Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation and the latest happenings on the yard.

THe 10th Anniversary of the Veteran's Classic is upon us...an amazing event that has delivered great basketball programs to USNA every Veteran's Day weekend for the tournament.

We preview the tournament and look back on the significance of the Classic with head basketball coach, Ed Dechellis.

We also chat with ADM Bill Moran '81, Chairman of the Athletic and Scholarship programs at the Alumni Association and Foundation. ADM Moran shares his perspective on the criticality of philanthropic support to programs like basketball (and all the USNA sports) from the Foundation.

That and more on Sing Second...brought to you by ProMD Health in Annapolis.

Here's the latest episode of the Sing Second podcast...bringing you the stories at the Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation and the latest happenings on the yard.

Navy football travels to Temple Saturday. We preview that game and talk a little about SPecial Olympics of PA with '88 grad, Matt Aaron. Matt is the President and CEO of Special Olympics of Pennsylvania. On Friday before the Temple game, he'll be presiding over the largest student-run Special Olympics event in the country. AA&F will be there. We talk to him this week on the pod about it.

We also chat with YouTube Legend...Ward Carroll. A graduate of the class of '82, Ward was one of the founding members of the Sing Second SPorts podcast, but he has now branched off with his own YouTube channel...and it's a huge success!

That and more on Sing Second...brought to you by ProMD Health in Annapolis.

Another great episode of the Sing Second podcast...bringing you the stories behind the story at the Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation.

It's Board of Trustees and Board of Directors week for AA&F, and we're thrilled to bring in a trustee and the president of the class of 2008, Donnie Horner.

Donnie talks about his time as a West Point football ball boy, his experience as a Trustee and what motivates him to give back.

We also chat with Photography Legend...Phil Hoffman. A graduate of the class of '73, Phil has been photographing Navy Sports from the sidelines since 1982. His story is amazing.

That and more on Sing Second...brought to you by ProMD Health in Annapolis.

Sing Second is back. THis week we talk to Navy Director of Rowing Rob Friedrich about generous alumni and four new shells in the Hubbard Hall boathouse.

We also chat with 2021 alum, Nicko West, now a PAO and having just returned from his first deployment.

We also chat about the amazing parents club and chapter in Charlotte, 20 punts in a football game and Air Force coming to town this weekend.

Sing Second...brought to you by ProMD Health Annapolis.

We’re back. Another great podcast talking to Alumni of the Naval Academy.

Chris and John break down the week that was at USNA…some losses in the Star Series vs Army, a great Welcome Home Celebration and the welcoming of DGAs on the field vs North Texas.

We chat with Director of Alumni Services, Mike Lowe ’98. Mike is revamping how we support alumni…beyond SACC and counseling….to more engaged and effective means of connection.

And we chat with retired Rear Admiral Mike Manazir ’81 about his role with Boeing and his book, Learn How to Lead and Win.

See you in Charlotte Saturday.

Sing Second is back. We're not just sports anymore. We're bringing you the latest from the Naval Academy and Naval Academy Alumni Association...as well as sports wraps and alumni interviews.

This week we talk about the former and current Supes, a wrap on Ireland and the new Fluegel Alumni Center.

We also interview Lori Coogan, the Director of Parent Programs at the Alumni Association and Foundation.

Finally, we talk to Brig Gen Dave Papak, USMC (ret) and Dr. John Wilckens about their efforts to raise awareness for CTE.

Go Navy. Beat Memphis.

Part 2!

Interviews w/:

Joe Theismann

Craig Schaefer (USNA '10)

Alex Teich (USNA '12)

Ricky Dobbs (USNA '11)

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Back by popular demand! We have a special takeover segment this week to get you ready for the Navy-Notre Dame game in Dublin.

Enjoy...and BEAT the Irish!