​GUEST SPEAKER: 

Michael Robinson
"Real Mike Rob"
NFL Analyst​, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur,
​NFL Veteran, Super Bowl Champion, Life Guide, 
​Motivational Speaker and Orator 

Michael Robinson was born in Richmond, VA and drafted in the 4th round (100th overall) by the 49ers in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played quarterback and wide receiver at Penn State University and led the team to a Big Ten Conference title and an Orange Bowl Championship title in 2005. He finished 5th in the Heisman voting that year. Mr. Robinson also won Super Bowl XLVII with the Seattle Seahawks in 2014. Michael is currently one of the Lead Analyst for NFL Media and NFL Network. 

MOST IMPORTANTLY Michael Robinson founded

Excel to Excellence as a

public charity in 2010 to address his concern for children that were getting left behind in our society. The initial activity for the organization was the Annual Michael Robinson Youth Football Camp and Community Day. The camp is now in its 8th year of providing a rare opportunity for children to interact and receive coaching from professional athletes and area coaches. This camp is open to boys and girl ages 8-16 years of age. 

The signature program of Excel to Excellence is Team Excel, an academic program that uses a fun and exciting "reverse fantasy football" model to motivate students to succeed in the classroom and life. Students are placed on teams and compete based on GPA, attendance and community service hours. This program started at Varina High School but now serves over 200 students across four schools. 

The Excel to Excellence latest development is the acquisition of the former Varina Area Library. Henrico County gifted the building to the organization and the plans are to transform it into a learning center for youth and adults in the community. 

PLEASE SUPPORT EXCEL TO EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION by bringing your cash donation to the April 10, 2023 Dinner Meeting.