Hall of Fame


The EMERALD COAST VOLLEYBALL HALL OF FAME Recognizing people and teams that have made our events successful.

		Rich Neal Long time Fudpucker employee and partner, Rich has planned every party Fuds has held for the volleyball tournaments. Great parties is a hallmark of our events and we have Rich to thank for it.

		Connie Connelly Connie has been with the tournament for several years and is an important part of our team. Always looking to do more to help improve the events is Connie's hallmark.

		One on One Physical Therapy One on One Physical Therapy is one of the major things that separates our events from others; the medical assistance provided is the best in the world. Pictured here are two valuable team members, Pamela Gjerde and Mandy Blakmon.

		The Trotti Family When we think of the first family of volleyball, we think of the Trotti Family from Slaughter, Louisiana. A Trotti family member has played in our events from the very beginning. This year three generations of Trotti's played in this spring's tournament.

		Bringin' The Heat Bringin' The Heat men's A team from Nashville, TN, led by team captain, Homer Hazard, have been playing in our tournaments for years. They haven't won yet but they are still coming back and still playing hard.

		Mike Hartlage Mike Hartlage from Shelbyville, Kentucky, has been playing in our tournaments from the very beginning. Good fun and good sportsmanship best describe Mike. Ask him what he's doing in April and he will tell you, "Playing in Fuds!"

		Laura Hussey Laura was with the tournament for 12 years and helped with 24 tournaments. Always a smile and always willing to help anyone who needed it, Laura is best known for being a calming influence on tournament director Mike Minich when he needed one.