The Director of Golf Operations at Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg joined the Hall Call Interview Series to discuss the return of professional golf to the famed River Course, May 17-23 with the LPGA Pure Silk Championship. We also discussed the course's historical ties, and what makes it one of the great venues in Virginia golf.

Hall Call Ep. 040 - James Paige 4 - 21 - 2021

Minor League Baseball touches all corners of Virginia, yet our stadiums have sat empty for over a year as a result of the pandemic. Following a year without baseball and an overhaul of the minor leagues system, what can baseball fans in Virginia expect as we approach the first ‘first pitch’ since 2019? Minor League Baseball: On Deck features executives from 5 professional baseball teams in Virginia to discuss the past, present, and future of the sport in the Commonwealth.

Hall Call Ep. 041 - Minor League Baseball: On Deck

After a disappointing end to a promising 2020 softball season due to COVID, Virginia Wesleyan University softball returned in 2021 and claimed their 3rd NCAA D-III National Championship in 5 seasons. Guiding the team through not only the pandemic, but another championship winning season is head coach Brandon Elliott. Over the course of his 14 seasons at the helm, Elliott has turned the program into a national powerhouse with 8 ODAC Championships to go along with the 3 national titles. Elliott joined the #HallCall Interview Series to discuss the journey to this year’s championship.

Hall Call Ep. 044 - Brandon Elliott 7 - 15 - 2021

Football season doesn’t mean the action is exclusive to field. 75 million people also participate in fantasy football leagues. To help people get ready for their drafts, and look ahead to potential in season pickups, we caught up with award winning fantasy sports writer, Jake Ciely. Jake is a Senior Writer for The Athletic.

Hall Call Ep. 046 - Jake Ciely And Fantasy Sports

The sports world was saddened to learn of the recent passing of legendary football star, Roger Brown. A 1997 Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Brown was an imposing force on the football field, but more importantly a pillar in his Southeastern Virginia community. On this edition of #HallCall we take a look back at his career and legacy with Virginian-Pilot Sports Columnist, Larry Rubama.

Hall Call Ep. 047 - Roger Brown's Legacy 9 - 23 - 2021

2017 Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Beth Anders created a championship culture with Old Dominion University Field Hockey from the ground up. Over 30-seasons at the helm, Anders led ODU to a record 9 National Championships. On top of an unprecedented and unmatched run of success, Anders has now put her coaching philosophy and principles on paper with her recent book 'Develop Teams, Wins Follow'. She joined #HallCall to discuss going from player and coach, to published author.

Hall Call Ep. 049 - Beth Anders 11 - 3 - 2021

Last week, Landstown High School wrestler Adonis Lattimore captured the VHSL Class 6 State Wrestling championship at the 106-lb weight division. A state championship is an amazing accomplishment on its own, but doing so without the use of legs is a feat unto itself. Lattimore was born without a left leg, a partial right leg, and only one finger on his right hand yet still found a way to hone a skill that led him to the top of the podium. Lattimore and his coach James Sanderlin will join the #HallCall Interview Series to discuss his journey to the state championship.

Hall Call Ep. 053 - Adonis Lattimore 3 - 2-2022

The Hall Call Interview Series returned in July, with baseball as the focus! The game of baseball is known as the national pastime, but here in Virginia current interest is extremely high. Over the past two decades, MLB fields have been filled with players that call the Commonwealth home, and for a group of players from Hampton Roads, they all have one thing in common, coach Towny Townsend. Townsend, an elite prospect once himself, used a combination of unique viewpoints and methods to develop a golden generation of baseball stars. The Splendid 6 as they became known, would go on to play in over 8,000 games and receive 15 All-Star nods. Townsend passed away in 2007, but his legacy lives on through the Splendid 6: Michael Cuddyer, David Wright, Ryan Zimmerman, Mark Reynolds, B.J. and Justin Upton. On this edition of the Hall Call Interview Series, we catch-up with Pat Montgomery, author of the new book The Baseball Miracle of the Splendid 6 and Towny Townsend.

Hall Call Ep. 057 - Pat Montgomery, 7 - 7-2022

The Hall Call Interview Series rolls on, as we catch-up with 2010 Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Jim Ducibella. Ducibella was named Virginia Sportswriter of the Year 6-times during his time with the Virginian-Pilot. Known for his extensive coverage of the Washington Commanders and golf, Ducibella can provide perspective on both as they find themselves entrenched in the current news cycle. The Commanders find themselves embroiled in continuous scandal as they look to find a home for a new stadium, and the sport of golf has been turned upside down as LIV vs PGA takes center stage.

Hall Call Ep. 058 - Jim Ducibella, 7 - 15 - 2022

Apple TV+ hit series, “Ted Lasso”, tells the tale of an American college football coach transitioning to English football, when he takes the reigns of AFC Richmond. The series has become a critical and commercial success through 2-seasons with its combination of humor and storytelling. While the series has gained notoriety around the world, a group of Richmond (VA) based businesses want to bring AFC Richmond to the capital of the Commonwealth. The 288 Group along with The Richmond Kickers, Virginia Film Office, Richmond Region Tourism, and Virginia Tourism Corporation, are pitching the creators of Ted Lasso, on a unique exhibition featuring the hometown Kickers and AFC Richmond. On the next edition of the #HallCall Interview Series, we’ll catch up with representatives from the Richmond, VA group including VSHF inductee, Rob Ukrop, Brian Edmonds from The 288 Group, and former broadcaster Jon Laaser, to learn more on the development of this idea, and how they hope to get Richmond vs AFC Richmond on the pitch.

Hall Call Ep. 059 - Ted Lasso & Richmond, VA, 8 - 19 - 2022

2023 VSHF Inductee, Jerry Ratcliffe, has spent 5 decades covering sports in Virginia. The 4x Virginia Sportswriter of the Year is best known for his coverage of ACC sports and specifically the
University of Virginia. Moving from print to digital media in 2018, Ratcliffe continues to provide expert insight on all things UVA. As we gear up for 2023 Induction Weekend, Ratcliffe will join the #HallCall Interview Series to talk about his journey from beat reporter to Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inductee.

Hall Call Ep. 064 - Jerry Ratcliffe 1 - 31 - 2023

2023 VSHF inductee, Ryan Zimmerman, has gone from baseball phenom in Virginia Beach, to All-ACC at the University of Virginia, to 2x All-Star and Washington Nationals legend. Now, “Mr. National” is about to become a Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inductee. He joined the #HallCall Interview Series to talk about his stellar career.

Hall Call Ep. 070 - Ryan Zimmerman, 4 - 11 - 2023

Award winning Senior Fantasy Sports Writer for The Athletic, Jake Ciely, will join the #HallCall Interview Series to help get you ready for your fantasy football draft. Ciely is consistently ranked as one of the top fantasy football prognosticators in the country, and brings his expertise to the #HallCall Interview Series for the 5th consecutive year.

Hall Call Ep. 074 - Jake Ciely, 08 - 29 - 2023

1996 VSHF Inductee, Lanny Wadkins, joined the #HallCall Interview Series to discuss the changing landscape in professional golf. With the PGA and LIV Tours fighting for supremacy, Wadkins shared his insight on the future of professional golf. Wadkins is a 21 time winner on the PGA Tour, including the 1977 PGA Championship. He is a 2009 World Golf Hall of Fame inductee.

Hall Call Ep. 077 - Lanny Wadkins, 1-9-2024

1998 VSHF Inductee, Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, blazed a trail on the track becoming the 1st African-American woman to win Olympic gold in the 100m hurdles. Now she is making her impact in the community as the CEO of Multiplying Good. In her post athletic career she has highlighted the values and benefits of sports participation through numerous philanthropic endeavors. On this episode of the #HallCall Interview Series we will discuss her accomplishments on and off the track.

Hall Call Ep. 078 - Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, 1-10-2024

Portsmouth, VA native, and 2014 VSHF Inductee, LaTasha Colander Clark, garnered 8 All-American honors during her NCAA career at UNC Chapel-Hill, before becoming an Olympic champion, winning gold in the 4x400m relay at the 2000 Sydney Games. She'll join #HallCall to talk Olympic preparations, as well as her career away from the track, including her own podcast, Christ Talk.

Hall Call Ep. 079 - LaTasha Colander Clark, 2 - 6-2024

We are OFFICIALLY in 2024 Induction season! Join the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and its #HallCallPodcast as we catch up with 2024 Inductee, Jill Ellis. Jill's journey has taken her from the UK to Northern Virginia, to William & Mary, and eventually the top of the world as a 2x World Cup winning manager with the US Women's National Team (2015 and 2019). A successful head coach and manager at the collegiate and international levels, Ellis is now the Team President for the San Diego Wave in the NWSL. Ellis and the rest of the Class of 2024 will be inducted, April 20 in Henrico County, but the excitement is starting to build with #HallCall.

Hall Call Ep. 080 -Jill Ellis, 2 - 13 - 2024

The march towards the 2024 Induction continues with the #HallCall Interview Series. On this episode we will catch up with 2024 Distinguished Virginian Award recipient, Rick Jeffrey. Jeffrey played basketball for Hampden-Sydney College, but his greatest contribution to sports came through his service with Special Olympics Virginia. Jeffrey retired from SOVA as the longest serving President in the organization's history, 22 years, and helped Special Olympics Virginia impact thousands of athletes and their families.

Hall Call Ep. 081 -Rick Jeffrey, 2 - 27 - 2024

2024 Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Hal Nunnally, left a lasting legacy at his coaching stops. The Petersburg native had great success as a men's basketball coach at Tidewater Academy, and Randolph-Macon College. While illness prohibited him from playing sports, he became a true student of the game, and left his mark from the sidelines. On this episode of the #HallCall Interview Series, we will talk about that impact and Coach Nunnally's legacy with 3 of his former R-MC players, Paul Gartlan, Dave Meleski, and Reed O'Brien.

Hall Call Ep. 082 - Hal Nunnally, 3 - 5-2024

The lead-in to the 2024 Induction continues with our next episode of the #HallCall Interview Series & Podcast. We'll be joined by incoming inductee, Craig Littlepage. In 17 years as Director of Athletics for the University of Virginia, he helped elevate UVA top ten overall athletics program in Division-I athletics. In that time, UVA programs won 13 NCAA National Championships, and 76 ACC Championships, the most of any ACC member school during that time. Littlepage and the rest of the Class of 2024 will be inducted April 20 in Henrico County.

Hall Call Ep. 083 - Craig Littlepage, 3-19-2024

With less than a month to go to the 2024 Induction, we continue to highlight our incoming inductees with our next #HallCall episode featuring 2024 inductee, Paul Woody. Woody is a Virginia native and Virginia Commonwealth University alum, and over 40 years became the written voice for sports in the Richmond region. The longtime sportswriter and columnist for the Richmond News Leader and Richmond Times-Dispatch, Woody spent 40 years covering all levels of sports for the newspapers, winning countless state and national awards for his efforts.

Hall Call Ep. 084 - Paul Woody, 3-22-2024

As we kick off Induction month, we'll catch up with another 2024 Inductee, Monica Wright Rogers. The 2x VHSL State Champion, and 2006 Gatorade Virginia Player of the Year, would go on to become the all-time leading scorer in UVA Basketball history (men's or women's) with 2,540 points. A 3x WNBA Champion with the Minnesota Lynx and Seattle Storm, Wright Rogers is currently the Assistant General Manager for the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury. Join us on April 2 for the next episode of #HallCall

Hall Call Ep. 085 - Monica Wright Rogers, 4-2-2024

The 2024 Induction is now just days away, and the next episode of the #HallCall Interview Series & Podcast, will feature 2024 Inductee, LaShawn Merritt. One of the most decorated track & field athletes from the Commonwealth, Merritt won 23 medals in international competitions in the 400m sprint (19 gold), including 4 Olympic medals, 3 Gold. Merritt joined #HallCall to talk about his journey from high school prodigy, to Olympic Champion, to Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inductee.

Hall Call Ep. 086 - LaShawn Merritt, 4-9-2024

#HallCall Interview Series & Podcast, featuring 2024 Inductee, Chris Long.

HOF Executive Director Will Driscoll was joined by Virginia Football Legend, 11-year NFL veteran, and 2018 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Chris Long. In addition to those accomplishments, Chris was also the 2007 ACC Defensive Player of Year, Consensus All-American, Ted Hendricks Award recipient, and Dudley Award winner. Its easy to see why he will soon add Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Inductee to his resume!

Hall Call Ep. 087 - Chris Long, 4-12-2024

Regent University based in Virginia Beach, began operations in 1977, and in 2016 the University's athletics department began competition with men's and women's track & field teams. Since that time, Regent Athletics has added basketball, soccer, volleyball, and cross country to its program and has competed in the National Christian College Athletics Association (NCCAA). This September, the Royals programs look to take another step forward as it begins the exploratory process for membership in NCAA Division-III. On this addition of #HallCall we discuss the future of Regent Athletics with Director of Athletics, Michael Allen.

Hall Call Ep. 088 - Michael Allen, 5-10-2024

The North American Sand Soccer Championships will be coming to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront June 7-9. In addition to being the world’s premier single-weekend sand soccer tournament, NASSC will also be celebrating its 30th anniversary as it welcomes over 11,000 competitors to tournament which will take place over 25 city blocks on the beach. On this episode of #HallCall we discussed this landmark event with NASSC Executive Director, Lauren Bland, and Director of Ops, Matt Whalen.

Hall Call Ep. 089 - NASSC, 5 - 29 - 2024

#HallCall returns with a Virginia athlete looking to make an impact in his community. Norfolk native, and Lake Taylor High School alumnus, Jalyn Holmes has won a National Championship at Ohio State, and enters his 7th season in the NFL this fall with the New York Jets. Prior to training camp, Holmes will be giving back to his community by hosting “Vaughn’s Way Community Day”, Saturday, June 29 in his hometown. Vaughn’s Way is a 501c3non-profit organization committed to raising awareness and providing support for men's mental health. We’ll discuss his efforts both on and off the field on this edition of #HallCall

Hall Call Ep. 090 - Jalyn Holmes, 6 - 25 - 2024

This October, The Country Club of Virginia will play host to the PGA Champions Tour, Dominion Energy Charity Classic. The event has called VA home since 2016 and has made significant impact on the course with a stellar field of competitors, and in the community through its charitable outreach programs. On this episode of the #HallCall Interview Series & Podcast, we put the spotlight on the DECC, with Tournament Executive Director, Steve Schoenfeld.

Hall Call Ep. 091 - Steve Schoenfeld (DECC), 7-18-2024

This September one of the premier USGA events makes its way to the Commonwealth, as the 43rd U.S. Mid-Amateur will take place in Central VA. Kinloch Golf Club will play primary host to the tournament, with neighbor Independence Golf Club providing support as 264 players will compete for this prestigious trophy. The Mid-Am as it is known, is the leading annual golf tournament in the United States for post-college amateur golfers. #HallCall has all the events details covered with 1976 VA Sports HOF Inductee, Vinny Giles, Kinloch Golf Club GM, Eric Rule, and Mid-Am General Chairman, Mike Crowley.

Hall Call Ep. 092 - U.S. Mid-Amateur, 8-19-2024

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Football kicks off 1-week from tomorrow, and that means fantasy football is right around the corner! What better way to get you set for your league draft and season, than with the next episode of the #HallCall Interview Series & Podcast featuring award winning fantasy writer and player, Jake Ciely, Sr. Fantasy Sports Writer from The Athletic. Jake has everything you need from who to take at the top, to the hidden gems in the late rounds, and everything in between. 

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Hall Call Ep. 093 - Fantasy Football Preview, Jake Ciely, 8-28-2024

The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame's Executive Director, Will Driscoll, speaks to 2004 Hall of Fame inductee and golf legend, Curtis Strange. With golf as a backdrop, topics range from the upcoming 2019 British Open, the 1999 collapse by Jean Van de Velde at Carnoustie, and the state of golf in 2019 (Spoiler Alert: He's excited!).

Hall Call Ep 001 - Curtis Strange 7 - 15 - 19

2018 Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Doug Doughty, recently announced his retirement from the Roanoke Times after 47 years. The 3x Virginia Sportswriter of the Year, has a unique perspective of sports in Commonwealth. We’ll catch up with the recently retired Doughty, and discuss some of his favorite memories from covering sports across 6 decades.

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