Top Gun Goes International!
Bristol, England (UK) will play host to Top Gun's first international camp - scheduled for April 16th, 2011, at Filton College American Football Academy (www.americanfootballacademy.co.uk), the all-day event is open to all positions. Top Gun coaches will be present, along with guest coach John Lizak - Offensive Line Coach at the University of Chicago. Click on our Camps page for more information!
Top Gun Challenge ™ (Southeast) to be Held in Jacksonville, FL
The 2011 Top Gun Challenge ™ (Southeast) is scheduled at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida. This invitation-only event is set for Sunday, July 10th, 2011 and will culminate a week-end of events at JU, including Camp QB (www.campqb.com). Visit our Competitions page for more details!
Two New Coaches Sign with Top Gun QB, Inc.!
Ex-NFL veteran QB Shane Matthews and ex-AFL & IFL veteran DB Johnny Ferlito were recently added to Top Gun QB, Inc.'s staff. Shane, who was Mississippi's high school player-of-the-year before becoming the SEC's player-of-the-year (twice) at the University of Florida, played 14 seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers, Washington Redskins, Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills & Miami Dolphins. Shane assumed the role of National Sales Director/QB Coach with Top Gun. Johnny, who played with the Chicago Slaughter, Milwaukee Bonecrushers & Peoria Rough Riders and is currently the Director of Speed & Agility/Strength & Conditioning at Professional Sports Performance (www.PSPchicago.com), has been named Top Gun's Athletic Director. Welcome to the TEAM!!!
Top Gun QB, Inc. Hosts Chicago's Holiday Sports Fest
Approximately 55,000 attendees visited Chicago's McCormick Place on Lake Michigan the week-end of December 18th & 19th, 2010, to participate in Mayor Daley's Chicago Sports Fest. Top Gun QB, inc. was proud to have been chosen to host the football interactive zone for the two-day event, facilitating several position-specific stations and welcoming multiple high-profile guests - including former Heisman Trophy winner & ex-NFL/MLB All-Star Bo Jackson.
Top Gun QB, Inc. scheduled to appear at this year’s "Taste Sports!"
"Taste Sports!" is an interactive sports zone at Chicago’s annual lakefront event, the Taste of Chicago. "Taste Sports!" is a recurring event at the festival for all sports enthusiasts. In addition to Top Gun QB, Inc., one can also enjoy appearances by some of Chicago's professional sports teams – including: the Chicago Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, Fire, Sky and White Sox, all of which are scheduled to appear on different days with interactive sports activities.
Top Gun QB, Inc. is tentatively scheduled to appear at "Taste Sports!" from June 28th-30th. Stay tuned for more details!!!
Top Gun Challenge Under New Management
In January of 2010, Scott Hoffman (former Purdue University quarterback) purchased the Top Gun Challenge and became the new President/CEO. Hoffman has expanded Top Gun into a year-round nationwide quarterback training company that includes 3 separate entities: camps, coaching & competitions (Top Gun Challenge™). This new company will be known as Top Gun QB, Inc. Though with a new name, Hoffman and his advisory board (‘The Huddle’) will continue to grow the company following a similar Vision, Mission and Values – part of the reason Hoffman was attracted to the company in the first place.