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"AccesSportAmerica, a non-profit organization founded in 1995 by Rev. Ross
Lilley, is dedicated to the discovery and development of higher function
and achievement for children and adults through high challenge sports. Our
High-Challenge Sports Program specializes in windsurfing, kayaking,
rowing/sculling, and outrigger canoeing, water-skiing, kite sailing,
rock/wall climbing, cycling and soccer. Programs are designed to promote
each person's highest physical, emotional and athletic potential.
Nationally recognized, we create and develop innovative Adaptive Equipment
to successfully adapt to all abilities. We adapt sports that the most
agile of athletes find challenging and bring these sports to disabled
children and adults."
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Jim Brown to Sports Illustrated, Apr. 15, 2002: "Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots has
contributed more to the work I surround myself with than any black athlete
in modern times – financially, intellectually, every way. He's been in the
prisons with me. He's met gang members in my home; he's met gang members
in Cleveland [where Belichick coached the Browns form 1991 to '95]. He's
put up money. He's opened up areas of education for us very quietly and
very strongly. Imagine what would happen if Michael Jordan did the same
thing."
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2009
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Boston Honors Sports Legends at 'The Tradition'
24-Jun-2009, NECN
"Tonight in Boston, the eighth annual 'Tradition,' the Sport's Museum fundraiser. The 'Tradition' celebrates the legends of Boston sports past and present. Some great memorabilia was up for auction, but the highlight was the cavalcade of stars. Bill Russell and Bill Belichick were there, along with honorees like Curt Schilling, Troy Brown, Celtic Hall of Famer Sam Jones, Olympic silver medalist Nancy Kerrigan, Bruins winder Ken Hodge and college hockey coaches Jerry York and Jack Parker."
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Sports Illustrated Writer Dr. Z Fights To Recover From Stroke With Help From His Friends
19-May-2009, Star-Ledger
"'Can you imagine being a writer who can't read, write or speak?' his wife Linda said during a tearful speech at the dinner. 'And not once has he been angry or shown any sign of defeat.' Peter King, his friend and longtime colleague at SI, reached out to the NFL community. Bill Belichick, who Zimmerman ripped during Spygate, sent a check for $1,000 with a message, 'Good luck to Paul, one of the keepers of the flame for a great game.'"
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Peter King's recap of the Dr. Z event
"[O]ne of the nicest nights I've seen in the football business in my 25 years of covering the NFL. … Bill Belichick's presence was felt."
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The TIME 100 Gala
06-May-2009, Getty Images
"Head coach for the New England Patriots Bill Belichick and Linda Holliday attend Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World Gala at the Frederick P. Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center on May 5, 2009 in New York City." The TIME 100 – The World's Most Influential People: "It's not a power list, it's not a hot list, it's about the power of influence. It's about people whose ideas, whose commitments, are changing all of our lives." –Richard Stengel, Managing Editor, Time Magazine
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Belichick's Coaching Clinic Notes
03-May-2009, National Football Post
Bill Belichick and Jon Gruden were the featured speakers at this year's annual Florida Gators coaching clinic April 17-18. Michael Lombardi's "Sunday At The Post" column has a complete outline of Belichick's notes from the clinic: "Get people in your program that you can trust. … Have a strong core. … Coach the team every week. … There is no I in Team. … Always start with special teams. … Uses plays to show his players – your team, other teams. … Expect and Demand. … Emphasizing Fundamentals. … The Patriots do not beat themselves. … Your team has to be adaptable. … When putting in a play he asks these two questions…"
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Dr. Z/Nothing Is Impossible Event Update
30-Apr-2009, SI.com
Peter King: "In the midst of trying to figure out how to restock the team of the decade, Bill Belichick took time out to mail a very nice note and donation to the Dr. Z benefit, which is now three short weeks away. He wrote: 'My best wishes for a successful fund-raising effort in support of Paul Zimmerman, one of the great keepers of the football flame. Sincerely, Bill Belichick.' We have the auction site up and running. It's www.DrZ.cmarket.com."
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The Man Behind The Myth
08-Apr-2009, NESN
"Speaking last week at a benefit supporting financial aid for Wesleyan, his alma mater, Belichick showed a side of himself that football fans rarely see. He was engaging, philosophical and humorous during his time on stage with the school president. Belichick captivated the audience with jokes, recalled his musical tastes in college (Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead and Steve Miller Band) and shared memories of playing lacrosse under coach Terry Jackson, whom Belichick regards as one of the most influential coaches in his career. At the end of the night, Belichick had a scholarship created in his name and sang the Wesleyan fight song. … More than anything, moments like this appearance humanize Belichick."
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 Belichick Celebrates Wesleyan Scholarship
06-Apr-2009, Wesleyan University
"Wesleyan hosted Bill Belichick '75, P'07 at a sold out benefit for student financial aid in Cambridge, MA. President Michael S. Roth '78 engaged the Wesleyan alumnus and Head Coach of the NFL Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots in a wide-ranging conversation that focused on excellence in life, higher education, career, and sports. Seated on stage before an audience of more than 400 alumni, parents, friends and fans, the two men engaged one another and the audience for nearly an hour of dialog, questions and answers, and occasional good-natured jibes. Both men clearly enjoyed the hour of give-and-take, comparing the challenges of leading a championship NFL franchise to leading Wesleyan, managing great athletes to managing academic high achievers."
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University of Florida Coaches Clinic
20-Mar-2009, GatorZone.com
"The University of Florida Football Coaching Staff will hold their annual coaches clinic on April 17 and 18 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The two-day event is scheduled to attract over 500 coaches from all across the country. The clinic will conclude with the 2009 Orange and Blue Game. … The featured speakers are Super Bowl-winning coaches Bill Belichick and Jon Gruden."
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 Jon Bon Jovi Hires Coach Weis, Belichick As Backup Singers
12-Mar-2009, Hannah & Friends
"Two surprise performers recently joined rock legend Jon Bon Jovi on stage at the Hannah and Friends St. Patrick ’s Day Gala in New York City. In recognition of contributions to the sponsoring charity, those in attendance at the historic Waldorf-Astoria Ballroom on March 12 were treated to a live performance from the music icon – and his two special guest vocalists. … Jon Bon Jovi made an off-the-cuff declaration that University of Notre Dame football coach Charlie Weis and Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots would join him onstage in exchange for a generous pledge to Hannah and Friends."
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Belichick, Leyland Finally Meet
10-Mar-2009, MLB.com
"Boy, it sure would've been nice to be a fly on the wall at The Capital Grille in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., on Monday night. That's where Tigers manager Jim Leyland, along with Cardinals skipper Tony La Russa, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Hall of Fame closer Dennis Eckersley all sat together in what seemed like a roundtable discussion between some of the most historic winners in sports (together, they share seven championships). But although Leyland and La Russa go way back, Detroit's skipper found himself spending most of his time talking to Belichick. Leyland said the two had spoken many times on the phone, but never had a chance to meet – until Monday. … [Leyland said of Belichick:] 'He's a brilliant guy and so down-to-Earth. I couldn't have been more impressed. I was waiting for that day, to be honest with you. … He's always been an interesting guy.'"
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Hannah & Friends St. Patrick's Day Gala
13-Feb-2009, Look To The Stars
The nonprofit organization Hannah and Friends will hold a benefit dinner, The St. Patrick's Day Gala with Coach Weis and Jon Bon Jovi, on Thursday, March 12, 2009 in New York City. University of Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis will host the event and Jon Bon Jovi will present a special live performance. Dinner will take place at the historic Waldorf Astoria Hotel and reservations are now being accepted. Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg of ESPN will serve as masters of ceremonies. In attendance as honorary chairmen will be former Notre Dame football players and NFL celebrities Bill Belichick, Antonio Pierce, Jesse Armstead, Mark Bavaro, Sean Landeta, Brady Quinn, John Carlson, Anthony Fasano, and Tom Zbikowski. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on autographed sports memorabilia at a silent auction held before dinner.
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2008
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Belichick Gives Rutgers Some Advice: Schiano invites Patriots' coach to address his slumping team
23-Oct-2008, Daily Record
"The coach walked into the Rutgers football team's meeting room to the surprise of everyone, looking no different than he does on Sunday afternoons. Bill Belichick had the same mannerisms, the same no-nonsense scowl – even the same New England Patriots hooded sweatshirt – when he addressed the Scarlet Knights prior to the Morgan State game last month. Though Rutgers coach Greg Schiano routinely invites guest speaker to address his team, this pep talk was different. 'He shot us straight,' nose tackle Pete Tverdov said. 'He didn't beat around the bush or tell us things we may have wanted to hear. Guys needed to hear that.'"
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A Day At Film School: Belichick teaches kids about Ernie Davis
 01-Oct-2008, Boston Globe
"A powerful chapter in the history of football and race relations was revisited in an unlikely place yesterday – the Showcase Cinema De Lux at Patriot Place – and with a surprise guest leading the discussion, Patriots coach Bill Belichick. Instead of breaking down film of his team's next opponent, the San Francisco 49ers, Belichick was speaking to more than 100 local children about the new Universal film they were about to watch, The Express. … Dressed in a tan suit, blue shirt, and bright red tie with soccer balls, footballs, and baseballs on it, Belichick told the youngsters the film had a powerful message they shouldn't forget."
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Students See Coach's Jovial Side
01-Oct-2008, Sun Chronicle
"It was awesome!" fifth-grader Caitlin Driscoll said. "He was very nice." "The movie doesn't arrive in theaters until Oct. 10, but students from several area Boys & Girls Clubs and the Ahern Middle School in Foxboro got a sneak peek at the Showcase Cinema De Lux at Patriot Place, along with free snacks and a little chat with Belichick before the show. Appearing in a suit and tie, Belichick wasn't exactly dressed like a rock star, but he was greeted like one as students cheered and stretched for high-fives from the coach as he made his way in. Often terse and unamused in news conferences, Belichick was especially jovial with the students, making a strong case that if he ever decides to give up coaching, he could have a winning career as a teacher. Belichick quizzed the youngsters on the particulars of Davis' abbreviated football career – calling out questions and picking students from the crowd to answer."
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Celebrities Tee Off Before Traveler's Kicks Off
18-Jun-2008, NBC30.com
"Some of the best golfers in the world are in Connecticut this week for the Traveler's Championship. The tournament gets under way Thursday morning. But, Wednesday the amateurs get their shot at the TPC in Cromwell with the Celebrity Pro-Am. A host of Hollywood big names and sports legends will be teeing off in Cromwell. Hollywood names like Steve Guttenberg, Boston Red Sox legend Dwight Evans and local star UConn football coach Randy Edsall will be hitting the links. Kenny Mayne and Stuart Scott tee off at 8 a.m. followed by Joe Theisman and Randy Edsall at 8:50. Dwight Evans is up at noon and Luke Wilson at 12:10. Doug Flutie and Chris Berman tee off at 12:20. Geno Auriemma and Andre Tippett are up at 12:30 followed by Joe Pesci at 12:40 and Bill Belichick at 12:50. Some other big Hollywood names include Aidan Quinn and Tony award winning actor James Naughton."
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Syracuse Thwarts Hopkins
27-May-2008, The Capital
"New England Patriots head coach and Annapolis native Bill Belichick was on hand yesterday afternoon to watch the Division I men's lacrosse final at Gillette Stadium. Belichick, who visited Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium last weekend to watch Hopkins dispose of Navy in the quarterfinals, has developed a close relationship with Hopkins head coach Dave Pietramala over the past few years. 'We learn a lot from each other,' said the three-time Super Bowl champion coach. 'We go back and forth about motivation and how to handle certain situations. With lacrosse, it's less about the X's and O's and more about how to manage a team. When it comes to football, that translates pretty well.' Belichick attended both of Hopkins' Foxborough games over Memorial Day Weekend, greeting Pietramala on the field before the championship game. 'When its lacrosse season, we talk lacrosse and when its football season, we talk football,' Belichick said. 'Right now, its all about lacrosse.'"
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Belichick Commends Cats' Leader
25-May-2008, Chicago Tribune
"She was looking for advice from someone she admired for a work ethic similar to hers, someone who had been able to convince players that yet another title was worth all the effort required to win it. Scott Hiller, the Wildcats' volunteer assistant coach, suggested his wife call Bill Belichick. … 'Anyone who follows lacrosse in this country knows who Kelly [Amonte Hiller] is,' Belichick said in an e-mail to the Tribune. 'She is a legend. Anyone would take her record.' She wanted to talk about two of Belichick's favorite topics: lacrosse and repeating as a champion. 'A lot of people have talked about our team being a dynasty, and the Patriots have won so much, I felt he could relate to where we are,' Amonte Hiller said. 'So I called the Patriots. But I never thought he would call me back.' Within a few hours, he did."
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Wesleyan University Inducts First Class Into Athletics Hall Of Fame
23-May-2008, Wesleyan University
"Wesleyan University inducted eight individuals and three teams into its newly established Athletics Hall of Fame. … [S]even prominent Wesleyan graduates and one long-time athletic coach along with a series of three football teams were introduced to an overflow crowd at noon in Beckham Hall in Fayerweather during the university's reunion/commencement weekend Friday, May 23. … Chosen for the first class of inductees as individuals [was] … Bill Belichick '75, who played football, lacrosse and squash at Wesleyan and owns three Super Bowl rings as head coach of the New England Patriots of the NFL."
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The Thrill of Bill: Huge Salem State crowd turns out to cheer Belichick
 01-May-2008, Salem News
"Anyone who went to Salem State College last night thinking Bill Belichick was going to reveal a few trade secrets about the New England Patriots was sorely disappointed. … But none of that seemed to matter to the 3,200 faithful – many wearing team sweat shirts and hats – who packed Rockett Arena and created a traffic jam on Canal Street that looked like Route 1 in Foxboro before a Patriots game. They loved The Coach. Belichick got a standing ovation when he appeared on stage that rivaled anything given to the former U.S. presidents and world leaders who have graced the Salem State Speaker Series."
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Coach Belichick Speaks To USA Football's New England Coaching Camp
07-May-2008, Patriots Today
"To continue the close connection between the Patriots and the community of New England, head coach Bill Belichick surprised a full house of coaches from around the region attending USA Football's Coaching Camp at Gillette Stadium. 'More than anything, I just want to tell you how much I respect the job that you do. Nobody knows more than I do how much a high school coach means to a player.' After a morning practice with the young rookies attending Patriots minicamp, Belichick relayed his experience on the field to the group of youth coaches, explaining his main philosophy on working with new and young players. 'We just really try to lay out what we expect from the player, and that's something that's really been my overall philosophy as a coach. … When people ask me, What do you believe in, how do you try to coach your team, that's what I would say it is.' As the head coach prepares for the Patriots' 2008 season, he also had some final words of encouragement for the youth coaches as they prepare for their upcoming season. 'There's usually two people that influence their life the most: one of their parents and their high school coach.'"
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 Showcase Live! Unveiled
29-Apr-2008, Patriots Now
"The Kraft Family unveils plans for Showcase Live!, a first-class music entertainment venue at Patriot Place. Bill Belichick, Tedy Bruschi and others were on hand for Tuesday's event, and Patriots Now brings you all the details." Bill Belichick: "We're really excited about it – it certainly beats going into Boston and fighting the traffic and all that. It makes it so convenient for us. Some of those late hours, maybe we'll pop over and see what's going on."
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Local Coaches Benefit From Belichick's Visit To Coaching Clinic
05-Apr-2008, Tuscaloosa News
"Robert Higginbotham, who played football for coach Paul W. 'Bear' Bryant at the University of Alabama, has coached high school football for more than 30 years. Melvin Pete coached the Central Falcons to a 15-0 record and the AHSAA Class 4A championship last season. Both said they believe they can become better at their jobs by learning from one of the best – and most high-profile – coaches in the profession. Bill Belichick, who has directed the New England Patriots to three Super Bowl titles since 2001, spoke on Friday at the University of Alabama's coaching clinic, with more than 1,000 high school coaches on hand to soak in his wisdom. Belichick was the headliner in a star-studded line up of guest speakers who brought VIP status to the Crimson Tide's annual clinic."
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2008 Alabama Coaching Clinic
04-Apr-2008, Tuscaloosa News
Nick Saban, introducing Bill Belichick: "The success that this man has had, whether it was being the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants or the Jets, and what he's accomplished – what he did in Cleveland, which goes unnoticed, because we took the worst team in the NFL and made it a playoff team – also the championships that he's won in New England. But most importantly the consistency that his teams have been able to play with – to win 18 straight games this year – even though they didn't win the Super Bowl, win the championships that he's been able to win. But even in the years when they didn't, they had a tremendous amount of success. I think consistency and performance is probably the number one thing to determine success for all of us, and there's not been anybody that I know or that I have any relationships with that has done a better job of that than my good friend Bill Belichick, probably the best mentor that I have in this world relative to how they've helped me professionally as a person, how to evaluate talent, how to coach people, how to teach. I'll always be indebted to him for that and I hope that you all will enjoy him today."
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Belichick Headlines Alabama Coaching Clinic
04-Apr-2008, Ledger-Enquirer
"Belichick and Alabama coach Nick Saban go back many years, and worked together with the NFL's Cleveland Browns in the early 1990s. 'I met Bill years and years ago, 1982 I think, when I worked with his dad,' Saban said Wednesday. 'He's a family friend as well as a coaching colleague and I certainly have a tremendous amount of respect for him and what he's been able to accomplish professionally. … And I really appreciate the fact that he would take the time to come here and be a part of our clinic and help us promote our game to the people that we're trying to create a positive experience for from a professional standpoint in terms of them being a part of our clinic. We really appreciate that.'"
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Jays Have Big Fan in Pats' Belichick
02-Mar-2008, Baltimore Sun
"[Y]es, that was New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick on the Johns Hopkins sideline yesterday at the Face-Off Classic, attempting to look anonymous in a black Blue Jays hoodie sweatshirt and a head warmer. Belichick, who grew up in Annapolis and is a big lacrosse fan, was a guest of Hopkins coach Dave Pietramala. The coaches have become friends in recent years, and Belichick pulled aside Blue Jays midfielder Paul Rabil last week for a pep talk on leadership. 'What can you say? The man is a winner and he's been a champion at the highest level,' Pietramala said. 'He's been awful nice to allow our staff to take a peek inside his house. He was here today as a friend, as a fan and as a supporter of lacrosse. When you're around [somebody] like that, you can't not draw from his experience. You hope if you touch him enough, maybe some of it will rub off on you.'"
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Connections That Go Far Beyond Wins
29-Jan-2008, New York Times
"The enduring connection between [Jim] Brown and Belichick has been Belichick's commitment to Amer-I-can. Belichick became a supporter, making donations and meeting with gang members. 'He has been face to face with my gangsters in L.A. and in Cleveland,' Brown said. 'Belichick is the only person that you would know who has been in my home with these guys. He has been in the hotel room in Cleveland with them; not only that, he's been to the graduation; not only that, he got us our first contract in Rhode Island. And not only that, when he fined his players one year, he gave all the fine money to the foundation.' Belichick didn't give a speech or a pep talk. 'He was there to lend his support and credibility and allow the gang members to meet him,' Brown said. 'What happens is that when someone like that comes into my living room and sits down with them, it makes them feel that they have support. They read about this guy and all that, they never expect him to come and sit down with us and be a regular guy.'"
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2007
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Meeting A Master Mind
October 2007, Inside Lacrosse
"Over the years, whether it's through his ties with the Naval Academy, or through his daughter Amanda and son Stephen, Belichick has befriended several college lacrosse coaches. Meade welcomed him into the locker room for the '04 final four. Notre Dame's Kevin Corrigan got him to speak at the 2006 NCAA All-American banquet. Delaware's Bob Shillinglaw played against him in high school and maintains sporadic contact. And Rutgers' Jim Stagnitta has gotten to know him well through recruiting Stephen. Belichick invited Stagnitta and his family to New England for the Patriots game against the Bears last season. They stayed in the same hotel and even attended the team dinner. 'I have a 10-year-old son and he's like a lot of 10- year-olds in that he plays sports and loves athletics,' says Stagnitta. 'So we're sitting there and my son is asking question after question and Bill is introducing him to all the players. I know how I am the night before a big game, so about an hour into dinner, I said, 'I'm gonna take [my son] out of here and get out of your hair. I'm sure your pregame regimen doesn't entail getting grilled by a 10-year-old.' And he just said, 'Jim, it'd be nice if you guys could stick around and watch the Notre Dame-USC game with us. My guys have no problems getting focused for games.' So we stayed and watched the game. It was very nice of him to do that.'"
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Final Exam With Bill Belichick
October 2007, Golf Digest
Golf Digest: "Name the three courses for the AT&T at Pebble, which you played in 2005. (A: Spyglass Hill, Poppy Hills, Pebble Beach.)" Bill Belichick: "I know Pebble and Spyglass, but you'll have to give me a hint on the third. [Told Poppy Hills.] We had just won the Super Bowl, and I didn't get to play a practice round because I'd been on the Leno show. What I really enjoyed was appreciating how disciplined the pros are, how they do the same thing on every shot. There's a certain preparation when you do your job well, a consistency. That wasn't the only time I played Pebble. My son Brian and I played there the year before, along with Cypress Point. Bill Perocchi, a New Englander who runs Pebble Beach, was a gracious host, proof that New England sports ties run deep. We saw all the whales and the sea lions. It was almost like going to SeaWorld."
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The Season Of Potential
21-Sept-2007, Inside Lacrosse
"Last but not least is our man Bill Belichick. If you need to know anything more about Bill Belichick, he called to renew his own subscription last year, and he says he has to fight his kids for every copy. That's obviously not going to get just anyone a five-page feature in the magazine, but when you hear stories about a three-time Super Bowl champion head coach clearing out trees in his backyard to build a lacrosse field so he can get his fix, you need to appreciate this guy's love for the game. With his connections, and his passion, he's definitely one of the most important friends lacrosse has right now."
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Travelers Championship Celebrity Pro-Am
21-Jun-2007, Journal Inquirer
"Hollywood was well represented Wednesday as
Academy Award winner Joe Pesci was at the TPC, as well as TV
personalities George Lopez and Dennis Haysbert. ESPN anchors
Chris Berman and Stuart Scott were there, along with
Patriots coach Bill Belichick, Heisman Trophy winner Doug
Flutie, and NBA great K.C. Jones. UConn football coach Randy
Edsall and women's hoop coach Geno Auriemma made their
annual appearances."
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Honoring Halberstam
13-Jun-2007, Boston Globe
"So how does a truly great man get sent off
by the city he loved? If you're David Halberstam, you get
famed Jazz pianist Billy Taylor playing an uninterrupted
half hour of 'Selections' as the guests take their seats at
the mammoth Riverside Episcopal Church on the far Upper West
Side of Manhattan. … You get nearly two
hours, and when it's done the overall effect on those in
attendance is to reinforce the idea that David Halberstam,
who died at age 73 in an automobile accident on April 23,
was perhaps even more of an amazing man than most of us had
realized. … Coach Bill was present at Riverside Church on Tuesday, as were Scott Pioli and Belichick's personal assistant Berj Najarian."
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Football Coach Bill Belichick: IT execs need more teamwork, leadership
11-Jun-2007, Network World
"New England Patriots football coach Bill
Belichick may know almost nothing about technology, but a
packed room of IT executives listened attentively as the
only NFL coach to ever win three Super Bowls in four years
discussed how leadership, teamwork and preparation can help
football and technology teams succeed. Delivering a keynote
address at last week's at the IDC IT Forum & Expo in Boston,
Belichick described how drastically different leadership
styles can provide equally effective results."
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Belichick Breaks Bread
With Fans
11-Jun-2007, New England Patriots
"While Belichick offered some humorous replies to
his good-natured questioners, he gave them some sage advice
as well. … 'The event was
absolutely sensational in every way,' raved [Patriots] Extra
Points [VISA] cardholder William Hendrick, who drove with
his teenage son from their Long Island, New York home for
the evening. 'Coach Belichick was brilliant, charming,
insightful, and very kind. He left us both with a lot of
take-aways, both for sports and for life. We also enjoyed
meeting the other members of the senior management team and
having a chance to understand some of what goes on behind
the scenes in Foxboro.'"
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Patriots Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament
04-Jun-2007, New England Patriots
"Randy Moss got his Welcome to New England Wild Weather
Moment today, only on the golf course rather than the field
turf. Moss was part of Coach Bill Belichick's foursome as
they, and most other members of the organization,
participated in The New England Patriots Charitable
Foundation's 10th annual golf tournament at The
International in Bolton."
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Friends Inspire Cardinals
01-Apr-2007, Palm Beach Post
"When the New England Patriots coach
started working himself into a frenzy in the St. Louis
Cardinals clubhouse, he got the players' attention. 'He was
talking normal, he hit one sentence and he turned it to a
different gear,' pitcher Adam Wainwright said. 'He was a
different guy completely. It was intense. It was sweet.'
Manager Tony La Russa's A-list of celebrity friends to visit
Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter this spring was red-carpet
worthy."
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Belichick Enjoys His Time On New Turf
12-Mar-2007, Boston Globe
"He sat beside Terry Francona in the Red Sox
dugout, wearing shorts, not a hoodie. … Can anyone tell it's spring training? 'It was fun,'
Francona said of his time visiting with the coach of the
Patriots… 'We talked about the
culture of the game, which is interesting. Just the
different culture. They're 16 games. We're every day. We
talked about sending guys down, cuts, that type of stuff. It
was interesting. Spring training is relaxed, and he's
relaxed. It was fun. He came and sat for about three innings
and we BS'd around."
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Lacrosse Gets A Visit From Patriots Coach Belichick
08-Feb-2007, Johns Hopkins News-Letter
"[Hopkins Men's Lacrosse Coach Dave] Pietramala and Belichick, both proven leaders of in their respective sports, became friends over the past year. They have stayed connected by sending e-mails on a weekly basis. Pietramala and the assistant coaches even traveled to Foxborough, Mass. and watched a few of the Patriots' practices during the lacrosse off-season.
Belichick returned the favor on Friday, observing the Hopkins lacrosse team for the duration of the day's practice, and even took part in some drills. After the practice, Belichick gave a brief locker-room pep talk, giving his thoughts on what he saw from the guys on the field."
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Bill Belichick Gives Dad's Books To Naval Academy
16-Oct-2006, The Capital
"The books were officially put into the Naval
Academy's guardianship yesterday at a reception that brought
former Navy head coach Rick Forzano, players Tom Lynch, Jack
Connolly and Dick Earnest to Annapolis. Several other people
close to the Navy football program joined members of the
current coaching staff, Belichick, his mother and his three
children Steven, Amanda and Brian in stirring up memories of
the man who spent so much of his time at the Navy athletic
offices."
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Meeting Of The Minds: Belichick hits it off with La Russa
13-Oct-2006, Boston Globe
"The Cardinals manager and the Patriots coach truly are
a two-man admiration society. We are in the middle of the
baseball playoffs and Tony La Russa is speaking the language
of Bill. Belichick was La Russa's guest for Game 1 of the
National League Championship Series last night, a 2-0
Cardinals' loss to the New York Mets. Standing behind the
batting cage, the two gods of game-calling talked for a
solid hour while the Cardinals took batting practice."
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Belichick Book Collection To Be Preserved At The Naval Academy
12-Oct-2006, US Naval Academy
"New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick will move
his family's historic football book collection to the Naval
Academy Athletic Association Sunday morning at Ricketts
Hall. … 'My father and I often discussed consolidating our
collections and making them available for others to enjoy,'
Belichick said. 'Because of our ties to the Naval Academy
and the Annapolis area, they will now have a perfect new
home.'"
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Pats' Belichick Has It All In Perspective
10-Sep-2006, Providence Journal
"When Belichick was recently asked about his
good-Samaritan role, the first thing he wanted to know was if the people
were okay. 'He couldn't have been a nicer guy,' said Salisbury. This isn't
the first time Belichick has assisted someone on the highway, but don't
think he'll be working for AAA anytime soon. 'I've pulled over a couple of
times,' he said. 'But, that was the most serious looking accident that
I've seen. Luckily, they walked out of it.' Luckily, people like Salisbury
and Belichick were there to help."
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Rescue Me: Bill Belichick's Cameo Appearance
22-Aug-2006, FX
Belichick: "It was a lot of fun being there with
Espo and Denis [Leary] and Lenny Clarke… It's a great group and they
have a lot of fun. … I was down there for the Harry Carson event. Lenny
Clarke invited me to stop over so I went over and saw him and Denis. They
had that scene, that funeral or wedding, whatever – both. 'Well, you know,
we need some extras, we'll throw you in there.' And then Espo was there,
so he said, 'Here, why don't you do this.' So I said 'Sure.'"
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Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament
28-Jun-2006, Middletown Press
"The Travelers Pro-Am, a Buick Championship
pre-tournament event, was actually delayed by heavy rain in the morning. … Celebrities who played included Detroit Lions
quarterback Dan Orlovsky of Shelton, New England Patriots
coach Bill Belichick, U.S. Olympic skier Bode Miller, former
UConn basketball standout Donny Marshall, former Boston Red
Sox outfielder Dwight Evans and UConn women's basketball
coach Geno Auriemma."
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ShadowRAM
26-Jun-2006, CRN
"HP Exec VP Ann Livermore gave not one but two keynotes in one day. … In both, she was followed by Bill Belichick… He focused on the importance of teamwork in his two gigs,
which were similar except for the jokes. He told one about a salesman who
won a Pats ticket as an award. The seat, however, was in nosebleed
territory so when he notices an empty spot down front and center, he asks
if it's available. The man in the next seat says it's his wife's seat. The
two have never missed a game, but this time she couldn't make it. So why
not give the ticket to a relative? Answer: They were all at his wife's
funeral."
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Mayor's Cup Regatta 2006
25-Jun-2006, AccesSportAmerica
"On a rainy Sunday morning on June 25, approximately 400 people
gathered to cheer on 31 corporate and philanthropic teams of eight with at
least one person with a disability competing in Outrigger Canoe Races
during the 4th Annual AccesSportAmerica Mayor's Cup Regatta on the Charles
River. The annual event raises funds to benefit AccesSportAmerica, founded
in 1996 by Rev. Ross Lilley and dedicated to higher function and fitness
for children and adults with disabilities through high-challenge sports
Corporate and Foundation supporters included New England Patriots Coach
Bill Belichick and Debby Belichick."
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Lacrosse All-American With Framingham Roots
11-Jun-2006, Boston Globe
"The guest speaker at the All-America banquet was the New England Patriots
head coach, Bill Belichick. … [Framingham's
Colin Hulme, a senior-to-be at Colgate University]
said he enjoyed Belichick's speech to the All-Americans. 'It reiterated
some points about being part of a team,' Hulme said. 'One of the things he
said was that there is no 'I' in team, but there is an 'I' in win. I think
the point was that the team is important, and individuals also play a
large factor in the outcome of games. Certain people step up.'"
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Belichick Honors STX/USILA All-Americans
31-May-2006, Boston.com
"Bill Belichick's longtime interest and passion for the sport of lacrosse
led him to Philadelphia over Memorial Day Weekend. Belichick watched the
sport's collegiate championship at Lincoln Financial Field, and also was
the guest speaker at STX/USILA All-American Brunch. … Belichick's speech
touched on discipline, hard work, teamwork and his family's connection to
lacrosse. Belichick told the crowd he attended Navy lacrosse games with
his late father, Steve, as a child. In recent years, he's been a regular
spectator to his daughter's college games."
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An Evening With The TIME 100
08-May-2006, Time
"We also held our second annual TIME 100 dinner, marking the most influential
people in the world. Paul Simon and the Dixie Chicks performed, and Senator John
McCain, Katie Couric, Wynton Marsalis and Pakistani activist Mukhtaran Bibi
toasted those who had influenced them. Nearly 100 Influentials were on hand that
evening, including U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Ralph Nader, Will
Smith, George Lucas, Nobel laureate James Watson, Bill Belichick and Dr. Andrew
Weil. We also attracted such political opposites as Bill O'Reilly and Al
Franken, which I like to think proves my point that TIME is an honest broker of
the news, whether it be in the magazine or on TIME.com."
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Amanda Belichick: A Coach's Kind Of Player
06-May-2006, Hartford Courant
"'This was [Amanda's] best year, by far,' Bill said. 'She's
determined and competitive, and she worked very hard at it. I've seen
improvement like that with a lot of my players, not just from year to
year, but from the start of a season to the end of a season. I'm very
proud of her. I really am.' A game that was played for fun in a Nantucket
summer has taken a father and daughter down similar paths. They both
played prep school lacrosse at Andover. Bill was the captain of Wesleyan's
1975 lacrosse team, and also lettered in football and squash."
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Frank McGuire Foundation Annual Coaching Seminar
03-May-2006, McGuireFoundation.org
"Each May, The Frank McGuire Foundation holds a free seminar for high
school coaches of all sports. The 'Town Hall' style meeting encourages
open discussion from the audience of coaches and provides the opportunity
for coaches, athletic directors and principals to discuss topics relevant
to today's coaches with a blue ribbon panel of experts. … We are pleased
with the tremendous success of our 2006 High School Coaches Seminar, which
featured all-star speakers Coach Bill Belichick, Coach Tony DeMatteo, NFL
Senior Director of Youth Development, Cedric Jones St Louis Rams Player,
Jimmy Kennedy, and 600 high school coaches from the New York Metropolitan
area." Photo: NewsCom
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Belichick Delivers Distinguished Lecture
11-Apr-2006, Southern Life
"New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick talked about his team's
success, reviewed the more memorable events of the last few years and
praised the play of some of the more popular players. But it was his
emphasis on teamwork, ethics and hard work that resonated with the
enthusiastic crowd of 1,400 that packed John Lyman Center for the
Performing Arts on April 11. Belichick was the featured speaker during
this year's edition of the Mary and Louis Fusco Distinguished Lecture
Series." Photo: Southern Connecticut State University
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Read Romp + Rock
10-Feb-2006, Reach Out and Read
"The Reach Out and Read National Center hosted its first adult event,
Read Romp + Rock, on February 10 at the State Room in Boston. … Read Romp +
Rock provided Reach Out and Read with a highly visible opportunity to recognize
our supporters and friends, celebrate our mission, and introduce a new group of
caring
individuals to our program. The event was made possible by many generous
corporations, foundations and individuals [including Bill and Debby Belichick]
and five dedicated and creative co-chairs."
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Belichick Book Gives Some Athletes Sporting Chance
16-Dec-2005, The Boston Channel
"A local charity that works to give those with disabilities a chance to
play sports received some of the proceeds from a book that focuses on New
England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick. NewsCenter 5's Dr. Timothy Johnson
reported Friday that despite the fact that Bill Belichick and his wife, Debby,
are separated they remained united in their effort to support AccesSportAmerica."
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Belichick Passes Book Money To Charity
16-Nov-2005, Boston Globe
"Unexpectedly, David Halberstam's new book about Bill Belichick is
benefiting an Acton-based nonprofit. Seems the Pats coach eschewed payment for
the book and instead pledged his share of the royalties to AccesSportAmerica. In
his book, 'The Education of a Coach,' Halberstam describes the organization as
'an extraordinary group to which the Belichick family is committed, which brings
formidable athletic challenges…to children and adults with serious physical or
developmental disabilities."
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New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Kickoff Gala
30-Aug-2005, New England Patriots
One of Bill Belichick's sweatshirts was just one of the many items
auctioned off at the Kickoff Gala at Gillette Stadium, where Bill
Belichick was also on hand to sign autographs. The gala is a yearly
fundraiser for the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation. Monies
raised help fund the many worthwhile causes that the foundation supports
throughout New England. Since its inception in 1994, the Patriots
Charitable Foundation has awarded thousands of in-kind donations to
regional charities, totaling millions of dollars. It is the one event each
year where Patriots fans have an opportunity to wine and dine with every
member of their favorite team.
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Bill Belichick Wins ESPY Award
13-Jul-2005, ESPN
Bill Belichick was chosen Best Coach-Manager at this year's annual ESPY Awards. He accepted the award on behalf of the entire New England Patriot organization
stating, "It was truly a team effort. I've been the beneficiary of a lot of great teams and a lot
of great players. We have many of our Patriots sitting right here. I wish they'd
stand up for a quick second and be recognized, because they're the reason that
I'm up here." Willie McGinest, Deion Branch, Rodney Harrison, Richard
Seymour, Dan Koppen, Troy Brown, David Givens, Rosevelt Colvin, Larry Izzo and Lonie Paxton stood
up to a round of applause. Belichick then went on to add: "Last year in the 2004 season, those
players made the biggest plays, and played their best football, in the biggest
games. That's why they're champions."
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Belichick Calls Separation 'Not A New Development'
13-Jul-2005, ESPN.com
"In a statement to ESPN.com, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick
confirmed Wednesday night that he and his wife, Debby, are separated. 'This is
not a new development,' Belichick said. 'I ask that my personal privacy be
respected.'"
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Mayor's Cup Regatta 2005
26-Jun-2005, AccesSportAmerica
"Competitive outrigger canoe races bringing together people of all abilities: 40 Corporate and Philanthropic Teams participated in the 2005 AccesSportAmerica
Mayor's Cup Regatta on Sunday, June 27 on the Charles River. The Regatta, held
under the auspices of Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the City of Boston, raised
$150,000 to benefit AccesSportAmerica. Boston Business Journal Publisher Michael
Olivieri was Chair. Debby Belichick, Deborah Ciolfi, Gravestar Incorporated
President and Stephen Spinetto, City of Boston Commissioner for Disabilities,
were Co-Chairs."
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Belichick Nominated For 2005 ESPY
24-Jun-2005, ESPN Radio
Nominations were announced today for the 2005 ESPY Awards. New England Patriots
head coach Bill Belichick – who has won 3 of the
last 4 Super Bowls, giving him the best playoff record of any coach in NFL
history – has just received his third nomination for Best Coach-Manager. Despite having been nominated in both 2002 and 2004, he
has yet to receive this award. The ceremony will be held Wednesday, July 13,
in Hollywood. It airs Sunday, July 17 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. Also nominated: Best Team – New England Patriots (2004 Super Bowl champions); Best Championship Performance – Deion Branch (Super Bowl MVP); Best Record Breaking Performance – New England Patriots (21 straight wins); Best NFL Player – Tom Brady (QB, New England Patriots) |
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Lacrosse Bonds Belichick, Daughter
17-Jun-2005, NFL Network
"Bill and Debby Belichick have three children: two sons, Stephen and Brian,
and a daughter, Amanda, who goes to college in New England.
She's a sophomore at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, so
dad can drive on down and check out her lacrosse games every now and then. Our
own Jennifer Allen, who knows a thing or two about being the daughter of a
legendary coach, sat down with Bill and Amanda Belichick, who have more in
common than just that famous last name."
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New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament
13-Jun-2005, New England Patriots
"Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick during the Patriots Charitable Foundation
Golf Tournament at the Belmont Country Club."
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Belichick Receives Honorary Degree From Wesleyan
22-May-2005, Wesleyan University
"Coach Belichick, Bill, you have delighted countless fans by bringing to
your sport a cherished American value – innovation. You have
proved that an agile mind intent on foiling expectations will leave opponents
scrambling, the stands cheering, and commentators explaining superlatives. Here at
Wesleyan we are not at all surprised that your admirers have praised you as one
of the greatest NFL coaches of all time." Photo: Wesleyan University
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Big Brother Of The Year Event
20-May-2005, Patriots Football Weekly
"On Thursday night in Boston, Belichick addressed nearly 550 people at the
annual Big Brothers of Massachusetts Bay Big Brother of the Year event and
talked about, among other things, earning one's reputation. 'There are only two
things that anyone has: name and reputation,' Belichick said. 'It's not style. I
mean, look at me,' he joked in reference to the hooded gray sweatshirt he is
famous for wearing on game day."
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A Night For The TIME 100
02-May-2005, Time
"If you read our latest selection of the world's 100 most influential
people two weeks ago, you know how eclectic the list is. So you would not have
been surprised at who turned out last week when we held a dinner in New York
City for the TIME 100. … More than 50 influentials attended, and several of them – Bill
Belichick, Martha Stewart, the architect Santiago Calatrava, the
Dutch women's-rights advocate Ayaan Hirsi Ali, the Indian superstar Aishwarya
Rai and Eliot Spitzer – toasted those who had
influenced them."
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Belichick Impresses Large Bryant University Audience
31-Mar-2005, Patriots Football Weekly
"Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick stepped away from his busy spring
efforts to build the 2005 Patriots just long enough to address a contingent of
students, faculty and guests at Bryant University Wednesday night…to present a
lecture entitled 'Decision Making, Attitude and Your Future' as a guest of the
University's Trustee Speakers Series."
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Red Sox Spring Training
14-Mar-2005, Journal Register
"Bill Belichick met with Francona following Saturday's game with
Tampa Bay, but didn't have a chance to talk to the Red Sox as a team. 'He's so
humble,' Francona said of the Patriots coach."
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The Tonight Show With Jay Leno
10-Feb-2005, PatsFans.com
"There were a variety of topics discussed, including how Belichick felt
about each of the team's three Super Bowl victories, and whether or not one
ranked higher than another. The head coach compared it to having three children,
saying each were special in their own way. However when asked again he said the
first one was 'great,' the second one was 'great,' the third one was
'outstanding.'"
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He Won't Stay On Sideline
10-Feb-2005, Boston Globe
"Given the dynamics of the situation, there was no way Bill Belichick could have prepared for today's start of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in a fashion that suits his personality. More in tune with detail than the next dozen guys combined, Belichick was engaged in some rather important business Sunday, then he had clean-up duty Monday, and his presence was required the next day for a parade, so it's not as if he had any opportunity before late Tuesday to board a coast-to-coast flight."
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AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
10-Feb-2005, PGA
Bill Belichick joined 1987 Masters champion Larry Mize,
with Todd Hamilton & Seth Waugh, in the
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am February 10-12 in Pebble Beach,
California. First round: Spyglass Hill (results); Second round: Poppy Hills
(results, story + photo); Third round: Pebble Beach (results)
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Bon Jovi: The Industry Says Congratulations
20-Nov-2004, Billboard Magazine
"Those who know Bon Jovi best praise band's talent, work ethic,
humanitarian efforts: 'Jon's vision, passion and energy know no limits.
He is one of the most successful people I know and a legend of the
industry. I'm proud to call him my good friend.' —Bill
Belichick, head coach, New England Patriots"
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Mayor's Cup Regatta 2004
30-Jun-2004, Boston Globe
"Putting his oar in the water for a good cause, Pats coach Bill
Belichick took part in the AccesSportAmerica Mayor's Cup Regatta last weekend. The canoe race
on the mighty Charles raised $150,000 for the organization that helps
children and adults with disabilities through sports."
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New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament
17-Jun-2004, Patriots Video News
"The Patriots took to the links for the team's 2004 Charitable
Foundation Golf Tournament at Belmont Country Club. The PVN camera
traveled the course and you won't want to miss the highlights (and
lowlights) right here on a full-of-laughs Patriots Video News!" Includes
Coach Belichick on the tee, on the green, driving the golf cart, raking
the bunker, and holding the flag (10:25–11:12). He and his foursome from
Fleet finished 22nd overall.
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Samsung's Four Seasons Of Hope Event
07-Jun-2004, Samsung Electronics America
"Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope, an innovative national goodwill
program, is making June 7th a true Day of Hope in New York City as it
honors the ongoing charitable efforts of sports legends Magic Johnson,
Joe Torre, Boomer Esiason, Arnold Palmer and music superstar Jon Bon
Jovi to benefit children and families… Speakers will include New York City Mayor,
Michael Bloomberg; Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani; NY Giants
star Michael Strahan; coach of the 2003 and 2001 Super Bowl Champion New
England Patriots, Bill Belichick; CNN's Paula Zahn; and TV's Pat
O'Brien. A special live performance from Jon Bon Jovi will cap the
evening."
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Football Fundamentals Minicamp
05-Jun-2004, Boston Globe
"For more than 150 volunteers and some
70 'coaches,' June 5 was all about coming together in spite of their
differences and different backgrounds and lending a hand to nearly 600
eighth- through 12th-graders from Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode
Island. The one-day camp, which benefits the Carmine & Frank Mangini
Foundation and the Tebucky Jones Youth Foundation, drew the most
participants in its three-year history and featured a coaching staff
that included Belichick."
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Nantucket Wine Festival
23-May-2004, Nantucket Wine Festival
"The focal point of the Nantucket Wine Festival is the Grand Tasting, at
which more than 150 of the world's great wineries will be pouring their wines. … 2004 featured a 'who's who' list of luminaries from the
wine and culinary worlds!"
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Belichick Receives Honorary Degree From Boston University
17-May-2004, Boston University
Bill Belichick was conferred the honorary degree Doctor of Humane
Letters during Sunday's commencement exercises at Boston University. … "Graduating students sent up a deafening round of applause for New
England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, who picked up an honorary
degree for his work as coach and head of a charitable foundation he and
his wife founded."
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Troy Brown Celebrity Bingo
14-May-2004, Boston Globe
"New England Patriots wide receiver Troy Brown hosted the Troy Brown
Celebrity Bingo benefit at Gillette Stadium last night, bringing fans
and athletes together to raise money for the Patriots Charitable
Foundation, the Celebrities for Charities Foundation, and the United Way."
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 Phillips Academy Football Reunion
14-May-2004, Phillips Academy
Phillips Academy in Andover, MA, hosted a special reunion of the
undefeated 1970 football team – but it was also a celebration of the
accomplishments of two teammates: New England Patriots head coach Bill
Belichick, and Patriots Research Director Ernie Adams. Belichick was the
starting center on the team, while Adams played Guard. Belichick has been
extremely supportive of the school, returning several times to speak to
the assembled students, and last year was named favorite speaker. This is
a photo of those who made it back for the reunion. Belichick and Adams hosted a
number of the returning players at the Patriots facility in Foxboro
earlier in the day. Photo courtesy of a friend.
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Commencement Address, Honorary Doctorate At NEIT
03-May-2004, Hartford Courant
"After briefly addressing the Patriots rookies Sunday morning in
Foxboro, Mass., at the end of their three-day minicamp, Belichick headed
down I-95 to receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters and deliver
the commencement address at the New England Institute of Technology's
graduation ceremony at the Rhode Island Convention Center… Occasionally
interrupted by shouts of 'Patriots' and 'Giants,' Belichick, true to form,
did not stray from his message – similar to the one he preaches daily to
his Super Bowl champion Patriots. To Belichick's way of thinking, the long
term takes care of itself if you focus on working hard and smart and
concentrate on getting better each day."
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TIME 100 Most Powerful & Influential People
26-Apr-2004, Time
Heroes & Icons: Bill Belichick – "Bill is innovative because he has
a fine-tuned plan and doesn't vary from it. Now teams are starting
to copy the Belichick model: Don't just go after the big-time free
agents; find players who really complement your team. Rings spawn
imitation. I've covered some 20 Patriots games over the last three
years, and there is no doubt in my mind that those guys go into each
game believing that when it comes to the Xs and Os, no one has a
better plan. That gives a player a huge advantage because it lets
him think he has secrets. That's what Belichick does for his
players."
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Belichick, Berman Speak At Wesleyan University
20-Apr-2004, Wesleyan University
"In what they dubbed as a 'home and home' event, New England
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick '75 and ESPN superstar analyst Chris
Berman addressed an overcapacity audience at the Exley Science Center
last night. In their second recent event together – the two spoke at
Berman's alma mater, Brown University, last week – the sports icons
conducted an informal conversation that ran the gamut from Van Morrison
concerts and dart competitions to the effectiveness of a 3-4 defense and
the need for more minorities in sports front offices."
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Belichick Joins Berman For Brown University Lecture
16-Apr-2004, Providence Journal
"Two giants in their chosen fields united at Brown University
last night to give some insight on how to navigate the road to success.
Or even find it. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and ESPN's Chris
Berman were the guest speakers at the Casey Shearer Memorial Lecture. The event was light on football
news, heavy on inspirational messages as the two addressed a crowd of
mostly students."
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Pats Coach Talks Leadership At Boston College
09-Apr-2004, The Heights
"New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, who led his team to
Super Bowl Championships in 2002 and 2004, spoke about his views on
effective leadership, teamwork, and success and answered numerous
questions from a standing-room only audience in Power Gym last Tuesday
evening. Pat McQuillan, a professor in the Lynch School of Education,
played football and lacrosse with Belichick at Wesleyan University in
the early 1970s."
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'Super' Guest Visits Red Sox
14-Mar-2004, MLB.com
"When Francona saw
Bill Belichick sitting in the dugout before the game, he made sure the
Patriots' coach knew there was no time limit on his visit. 'When I
walked out, he was in the dugout and someone introduced me to him and we
were just kind of talking and I asked him if he was going to stay for
the game,' Francona said. 'And I said, Hey, this is Spring Training,
you're more than welcome to sit here. I think he kind of enjoyed it.'"
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RoxComp's Healthy Lifestyle Award
21-Feb-2004, Boston Herald
The 17th annual 'We Take Your Health to Heart' Gala, a benefit at the
Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel for Roxbury Comprehensive Community Health
Center. "Popularly known as RoxComp, the center serves the 135,000
residents of Roxbury and North Dorchester with primary health care and a
diverse list of specialty programs regardless of a person's ability to
pay. … During the buffet supper, RoxComp CEO Anita Crawford of Sharon
presented the center's Healthy Lifestyles Awards to John Hancock's Vice
President of Community Relations Carol Fulp of Newton and Dr. Paul
Mendis of Canton, the Neighborhood Health Plan's chief medical officer.
New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick and wife Debby were also
award recipients but were unable to attend. Their acceptance had been
previously videotaped."
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Touchdown Club Of Annapolis Banquet
18-Feb-2004, Patriots Football Weekly
"Last week while in Annapolis visiting his parents, Steve and Jeanette,
Belichick made a surprise stop at the 50th annual Touchdown Club of
Annapolis banquet. The 2003 NFL Coach of the Year addressed the
gathering of more than 500 members of the local community and Navy
football family, looking back with fondness on his time growing up in
Annapolis, playing football and lacrosse at Annapolis High and endless
hours spent with the Navy football team where his father was a longtime
assistant."
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Bon Jovi Tunes In To New AFL Franchise
08-Feb-2004, NBC Sports
"He got to know the Giants because he'd met and became friends with
one of their coaches when Bon Jovi was on tour with the Rolling Stones
in Europe. The coach wasn't much known outside of New York at the time,
but he grew up to be Bill Belichick, coach of the Patriots and winner of
two of the last three Super Bowls. They're friends for the most basic of
reasons. 'I like music,' says Belichick, who confesses to being 'a
closet drummer – I don't want to get up on
stage. I just beat on the drums in private to release some tension.' 'I
like football,' says Bon Jovi."
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Late Show With David Letterman
06-Feb-2004, Boston Globe
"When Patriots head coach Bill Belichick talks, people listen.
Belichick's appearance Wednesday night on David Letterman's 'Late Show'
drew one of the largest local audiences for the show. The Belichick
edition of Letterman, which also featured supermodel Cindy Crawford,
pulled in a 6.8 rating (that's about 150,320 viewers) for local CBS
affiliate Channel 4. The show also garnered a 22 share, which means that
nearly a quarter of the TVs in use were tuned to Letterman."
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2003
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Bid For A Cure: Stuart Weitzman Celebrity Shoe Auction
01-Nov-2003, Stuart Weitzman
Bill Belichick participated in the Stuart Weitzman Celebrity Shoe
Auction for Breast Cancer Research by designing and autographing a
Stuart Weitzman stiletto pump. The auction consisted of 23 sports
celebrity designed shoes, and ran from October 1-31, 2003. The
winning bid for Belichick's personalized shoe was $485, the eighth
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Bon Jovi: Notes From the Road
23-Jul-2003, BonJovi.com
"Wow…what an incredible night up in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Bon
Jovi played at Gillette Stadium, home of the NFL's New England
Patriots (and much of the team's staff and players, including Head
Coach Bill Belichick, about whom and to whom the song 'Bounce' was
dedicated on the album, were in attendance). The skies opened just
as Bon Jovi took the stage but it only added to the experience…the
band was soaking wet but having a helluva lot of fun up on stage."
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Mayor's Cup Regatta 2003
30-Jun-2003, Patriots.com
"Bill Belichick took some
time out of his vacation for a good cause on Sunday when he participated
in the Mayor's Cup Regatta 2003 on Boston's Charles River. Belichick was
part of a crew that raced in a Hawaiian outrigger canoe to raise money
for AccesSportAmerica,
a program dedicated to the fitness and function of children and adults
with disabilities through high-challenge sports, team sports and
individual training programs."
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RoxComp's Healthy Lifestyle Award
19-Feb-2003, Patriots Football Weekly
"Bill Belichick, as hard a working head coach as there is in the
NFL, is being recognized by the Roxbury Comprehensive Community Health
Center (RoxComp) as a Healthy Lifestyle awardee. Belichick and his wife
Debby will be Healthy Lifestyle Honorees at the organization's 'We Take
Your Health to Heart' event on Saturday February 22 at the Fairmont Copley
Plaza Hotel in Boston."
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Lazarus House Ministries
15-Feb-2003, Eagle-Tribune
"Lazarus House got an impressive food server at the Lawrence
homeless shelter and food kitchen on Wednesday night. New England Patriots
coach Bill Belichick stopped by with his son and served food at dinner
time. Belichick stopped by with his boyhood idol, former Heisman Trophy
winner Joe Bellino, a also a supporter of the Lawrence homeless shelter."
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2002
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Bon Jovi * Bounce
08-Oct-2002, Island Records
"Bill Belichick is one of Jon Bon Jovi's closest friends and it was
Bill's career (the constant ups and downs, wins and losses and headstrong
determination) that was the inspiration for the song 'Bounce' (in fact,
the song is dedicated to Bill Belichick and says so in the album credits
[The song 'Bounce' is dedicated to you, my friend.] Belichick is at Bon
Jovi shows as often as he's seen on the sidelines!"
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2002 ESPY Awards
10-Jul-2002, ESPN
On Wednesday, July 10, Best Coach nominee Bill Belichick
attended the 2002 ESPY Awards at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood. His category of Best Coach did not air during the
telecast. Some guy named Phil Jackson won. Whatever. Patriots owner Robert Kraft presented QB Tom Brady with the ESPY for Best Breakthrough Athlete: "I'm sure Tom would be the first
one to tell you that he did this because of his team, because of Coach
Belichick, because of Lawyer Milloy, Willie McGinest, Troy Brown, Adam
Vinatieri, Ty Law, people like that. And I think that more than
anything personifies why he won this award."
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Greater Hartford Open Celebrity Pro-Am
10-Jun-2002, Canon Greater Hartford Open
"The Greater Hartford Jaycees announced today that Super Bowl Champion New
England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, Pro Bowl wide Receiver Troy Brown,
NBC's Dateline Host Stone Phillips, ESPN Baseball Tonight Host Karl Ravech
and ESPN SportsCenter anchors Stuart Scott and Rich Eisen will be playing
in the 2002 Canon Greater Hartford Open Celebrity Pro-am, Wednesday, June
19 at the TPC at River Highlands."
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New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Golf Outing
10-Jun-2002, Patriots.com
"The golf tournament, presented by Lighthouse Computer
Services, Inc., raised more than $300,000 that will be used to support
non-profit charities throughout New England. Among those on hand besides
the current players were former Patriots Pete Brock, Gino Cappelletti,
Steve Grogan, André Tippett, Tim Fox and Tom Yewcic. Head Coach Bill
Belichick got to play in the same group as one of his idols, former Navy
Heisman winner and Boston Patriot Joe Bellino."
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Reading Is The Best Medicine
29-May-2002, Patriots Video News
Bill Belichick donated a $5,000 honorarium to Reading Is the
Best Medicine, a literacy program run by the Roxbury Comprehensive
Community Health Center. On Wednesday, May 29, Coach Belichick and his wife dropped
by the health center to read to the kids. Patriots Video News was there as
he read aloud from Where the Sidewalk Ends: the Poems and Drawings of Shel Silverstein.
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Pro Football Hall Of Fame Film & Exhibit
28-May-2002, Pro Football Hall of Fame
Bill Belichick attended the premiere of NFL
Films' 2002 Championship Chase at the Pro Football Hall of Fame's
GameDay Stadium theater. The New England Patriots are now represented in
the Hall of Fame's Super Bowl Experience exhibit, which includes
Belichick's shirt and pullover. His game plan from Super Bowl XXV is also
on exhibit. "'I can't tell you how emotional a feeling it is as a coach,'
he commented on seeing the Patriots represented in the Hall of Fame's
Super Bowl Experience exhibit. Belichick's shirt and pullover are in the
display with a number of other game mementos from New England's 20-17
thrilling win over the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI."
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Wesleyan University's Baldwin Medal Awarded To Belichick
22-May-2002, Wesleyan University
"The University announced Wednesday that philosopher Martha Nussbaum
will give the 170th Commencement address. Over 740 seniors will await
their diplomas on Andrus Field on Sunday, May 26. Bill Belichick '75, head
coach of the New England Patriots, will be given the Baldwin Medal, which
is 'the highest honor awarded by the alumni body for service to the
University and to the public interest,' according to a University press
release."
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Pawtucket Police Athletic League
20-May-2002, Providence Journal
For the last three years, Bill Belichick has been honorary
co-chairman of the Pawtucket (R.I.) Police Athletic League Charity Golf
Tournament, which helps raise money for the PAL's recreational, social and
education programs.
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Phillips Academy Celebrates 'Coach Bill Belichick Day'
27-Feb-2002, Phillips Academy
"New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick returned today to his
alma mater, Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass., where enthusiastic
students and faculty celebrated 'Coach Bill Belichick Day': '…Therefore
we proclaim this day, Wednesday, February 27, in the year two thousand and
two Coach Bill Belichick Day at Phillips Academy! Given under my hand and
seal on Feb. 27, 2002, Barbara Landis Chase, Head of School, Phillips
Academy."
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2001 Eclipse Awards
18-Feb-2002, Blood-Horse Magazine
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association's 31st Annual
Eclipse Awards Ceremony was held February 18, 2002, in Miami Beach,
Florida. Bill Belichick presented the Older Male award to
Tiznow, whose win in the Breeders' Cup Classic inspired the New
England Patriots during their 2001 season.
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2001
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Alumni Day At The Fenn School
12-May-2001, TownOnline.com
On Friday, May 11, 2001, Bill Belichick, Carl Yastrzemski and
Derek Sanderson took part in
The Fenn School's Alumni Day by holding an open-end sports discussion
moderated by E.M. Swift of Sports Illustrated. "When the forum was
over, Yaz was the first to leave the building, then Sanderson. Last was
Belichick, who signed autographs, smiled a lot and gave the impression he
could've done this all night long. 'I had a great time.' Bill Belichick,
the one you don't get to see, actually said that. And he was sincere."
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2000
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Rodman Ride For Kids
Coach Belichick helped to kick off the 2000 Rodman Ride for Kids by delivering a motivational speech to
nearly 300 sponsors, potential sponsors, volunteers and riders at the
event's kickoff breakfast, held at the Boston Sheraton Hotel. Belichick
spoke of his own commitment to helping kids at risk across Massachusetts
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March of Dimes WalkAmerica
Bill Belichick took part in the March of Dimes WalkAmerica
2000. WalkAmerica is the walk that saves babies. The March of Dimes
biggest fund-raiser, WalkAmerica supports lifesaving research and
community programs that save innocent babies from birth defects, low
birthweight and infant death. Since its beginning in 1970, WalkAmerica has
raised more than $1 billion to help save millions of babies from death or
disability. |
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