The Miami Dolphins all-time winningest coach Don Shula will be honored for his success in business by the Dolphins Business Alliance (DBA), 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Sun Life Stadium. The event is free and open to the public and Paul Castronovowill serve as emcee of this special event.
Shula’s record as head coach of the Dolphins (1970-95) and before that as head coach of the Baltimore Colts (1963-69) is unmatched in National Football League history. In 1995, he concluded his 33rd season as an NFL head coach and his 26th season as head coach of the Dolphins as the winningest coach in NFL history with 347 career wins. In addition, Shula won Super Bowl titles in 1972 and 1973, and is one of only five coaches in NFL history to win consecutive Super Bowls. He has appeared in more Super Bowls (six) than any other coach, and is one of only two coaches to reach the Super Bowl three straight seasons (1971-73).
Shula’s Steak Houses, LLLP owns the Shula family of restaurant brands. The company First debuted its signature steak house concept in 1989 In Miami Lakes, Florida. This white–‐table cloth, fine–‐dining concept was the pioneer for all the concepts to come. All Shula’s Restaurants serve the best beef money can buy, The SHULA CUT Consisting of only center cuts of Premium Black Angus Beef. Today Shula’s Steak Houses, LLLP Has 32 Restaurants nationwide, ranging from casual to fine–‐dining. Shula’s 347 Grill Is a chic, energetic restaurant offering menu variety at a lower price point. Shula’s 2, Steak & Sports, Is a laid back, sports restaurant. Shula’s Bar And Grill Exclusively at airport locations, combines hamburgers, signature appetizers, cocktails and wines, in a comfortable yet energetic bar environment. The Newest concept, Shula Burger, Is a quality fast–‐casual restaurant providing mouth watering burgers. For General or franchise information please visit www.donshula.com. Past honorees for this award have been Bob Brudzinski, Kim Bokamper and John Offerdahl.
“The spirit of the Dolphins Business Alliance is to bring together our valued Partners, Suite Holders, Club Seat Members, Season Ticket Members and Fans in a unique business networking environment that is based on their love of the Dolphins” said Jim Rushton, Chief Revenue Officer for the Miami Dolphins. “We are pleased to honor Coach Shula for his success off the field with his Shula family of restaurants and also hear from a number of our current players to learn how they are preparing themselves for a successful career after football.”
Additionally, the DBA will host a lively and unique panel discussion on how athletes prepare for life after football. The panel discussion will be moderated by Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman of Rakontur, a production company that has created a host of critically-acclaimed documentaries including “Broke”, the highest rated film in ESPN’s 30 for 30 series. Panelists scheduled to appear include Director of Player Engagement Kaleb Thornhill, Brian Hartline, Richie Incognito and Matt Moore.
Dolphins PRIME will be activated for this event with a complimentary food and cash bar with cheerleaders and T.D. available for pictures and autographs. Additionally, Miami’s Super Bowl trophies will be on display for photo opportunities and ‘The Finsiders’ radio show will conduct a live broadcast. Furthermore, 30 trade show booths will take part in the event.
The DBA has hosted a series of trade shows, presented by MBAF (Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC) bringing together business leaders, corporate partners, vendors/suppliers, suite holders, club seat and season ticket holders to create meaningful introductions and connections to positively impact their respective businesses. In the past, over 70 partner booths have been taken part in past trade shows that have featured guest speakers on Social Media, Networking, and Building Your Business with the Miami Dolphins / Sun Life Stadium, as well as, special presentations from Miami Dolphins Head Coach Joe Philbin, General Manager Jeff Ireland and CEO Mike Dee.
WHAT: Miami Dolphin Business Alliance (DBA) honor Don Shula, host panel discussion with Billy Corben, Alfred Spellman and Miami Dolphins players
WHEN: 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 4, 2012
WHERE: Gate C – Club Level
Sun Life Stadium, 347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens, FL 33056