Football Coaches Night Set

Redskins great Darrell Green part of upcoming season.

The Alexandria Sportsman’s Club has released its 2017 meeting schedule, kicking off with High School Football Coaches night Sept. 20 and announcing a special appearance by Washington Redskins great Darrell Green on Nov. 15.

A tradition for more than 50 years, High School Football Coaches Night will feature the head coaches from all four of Alexandria’s high schools. Those attending include: Panos Voulgaris, now in his sixth year at Episcopal High School. EHS has a 1-0 record this year and is currently ranked #11 by the Washington Post; Kevin Barger is in his second year at Bishop Ireton. BI is currently 0-3; T.C. Williams coach Jimmy Longerbeam is also in his second year. TC is in a new district this year and currently has a 2-1 record; and St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes coach, Bernard Joseph, who is in his ninth year. SSSAS currently has a 0-2 record.

The meeting will be held at the Old Dominion Boat Club, 1 King Stree, at 6:30 p.m. and signifies a move from Tuesday to Wednesday nights for the organization.

The current lineup for future ASC meetings includes: Oct. 18 - Mike Tackett, NY Times Washington Bureau editor. Tackett will speak about his experiences writing the book “The Baseball Whisperer” about a college summer league baseball team based in Clarinda, Iowa; Nov. 15 -- Redskins great Darrell Green. Paid membership dues and reserved seating only for this event.

The organization will also recognize the Athlete of the Month, a student athlete nominated by their coach and athletic department who has shown both academic and athletic prowess in the current athletic season.

For more information, visit www.alexandriavasports.org.