A Northeastern University graduate, insurance executive Daniel G. Hickey Jr. is CEO and founder of the Hotaling Group and Tradesman Program Managers in New York City. In his free time, Daniel Hickey Jr. is a sports enthusiast and lifelong golfer who maintains a membership with the Trump National Golf Club Hudson Valley.
Some believe golf has origins as far back as the 15th century. In the ensuing years, athletes have perfected golf into the game fans know and love today, and many beautiful courses have been built to allow players to enjoy their preferred hobby in scenic locations. The following three historic courses are considered to be among the most iconic.
1. Augusta National Golf Club. Located in the state of Georgia in the U.S., the Augusta National Golf Club opened in 1933. Augusta National is the site of the first invitation-only tournament, which the world knows today as the Masters. It was co-designed by golf legend Bobby Jones and famed architect Alister MacKenzie.
2. Royal Melbourne Golf Club. Established in Australia, the Royal Melbourne Golf Club is known as “the best golf club south of the equator.” It is designed around three distinct natural features, with six holes located within a densely wooded area featuring oak trees, six holes located on land surrounding a collection of ponds noted for their abundance of wildlife, and six holes situated in an area characterized by prairie-wetlands.
3. St. Andrews. The Scottish course known as St. Andrews is arguably the most historic course in the world. Historians believe golf has been played there for 600 years, and the course brands itself as “the home of golf.”
An accomplished senior executive, Daniel Hickey Jr. is the chief marketing officer of True & Associates, CEO of Roosevelt Road Capital Partners, and CEO of The Hotaling Group. Daniel Hickey Jr. is also the father of three children, all of whom played high school football. Because of their involvement in football Daniel G. Hickey Jr. became interested in coaching the sport, and has supported his children’s school, Our Lady of Lourdes High School, as a coach for its football team.
As a contact sport, playing football exposes the players to concussions. Known as “traumatic brain injury” or TBI, concussions can cause cognitive damage and behavioral changes, especially when repeated many times over. To deal with this health threat, all 50 states have passed legislation known as “return-to-play” laws. The laws vary from state to state, but almost all states have required coaches to undergo training in order to recognize TBI and employ appropriate responses when a player is suspected of having experienced a concussion.
Washington was the first state to pass a return-to-play law in 2009. Research undertaken by the University of Washington and the University of Michigan revealed that after the passing of the legislation, more youth athletes have sought medical attention for TBI. The researchers concluded that the legislation has increased awareness of TBI as well as other sports-related injuries.
A diversely experienced insurance specialist in Poughkeepsie, New York, Daniel G. Hickey Jr. maintains concurrent responsibilities as the CEO of Roosevelt Road Capital Partners and the CEO of The Hotaling Group. Outside of work, Daniel Hickey Jr. coaches linebackers on Our Lady of Lourdes’ varsity football team.
Linebackers are essential to the defense of a football team. They must be able to assess offensive strategies to determine the best plan of action, and they must have the strength to hold off the linemen on the opposing team.
Effective linebackers must learn how to take cues from the players around them, which will help them predict the moves that will come next. In honing these skills and others, linebackers should engage in several important drills during football practice.
Trash can drills, a warm-up exercise, focus on the movement of a team’s linebackers. Coaches line up three trash cans and have their linebackers weave around each one as they move forward.
At the end of the drill, the players catch a football. Learning to shuffle between these obstacles teaches linebackers how to maneuver quickly through the players on a field.
Based in New York, New York, Daniel G. Hickey Jr. has served as chief executive officer of insurance advisory firm Roosevelt Road Capital Partners since 2009. In this capacity, Daniel Hickey Jr. oversees a team of property and casualty insurance specialists.
Property and casualty insurance refers to two separate, yet related, types of insurance that safeguard policyholders against various types of losses. Property insurance is the more straightforward of the two, including policies that cover the loss of or damage to owned items. In addition, policyholders may have coverage for any losses that stem from the interrupted use of the affected property. Homes, businesses, and equipment are all types of property that fall under the protection of these policies. Sometimes, property insurance will cover more specific types of items, such as works of art and shipped materials.
Casualty insurance covers a wider range of policies, the most common of which is liability insurance. This protects policyholders from liability when they cause the loss of another’s property or injury to their person. For instance, if someone causes an automobile accident, then liability insurance will protect him or her from needing to pay for the damages personally. Typically, liability stems from one’s negligence during the situation in which the losses occurred. Casualty insurance also encompasses an array of other areas, including workers' compensation and aviation policies.
New York business leader Daniel G. Hickey, Jr., is an experienced executive serving multiple companies throughout the tri-state area, including Westfield, New Jersey’s True and Associates and The Hotaling Group in New York City. Beyond his professional activities, Daniel Hickey, Jr., functions as vice president and head football coach with the Hudson Valley Knights, working primarily with linebackers and running backs.
The defensive standard of an American football team is often defined by the quality of linebackers on the field. Linebackers typically lead their team in terms of tackles made per game, as defensive linemen are responsible for matching up with opposing blockers and defensive backs are tasked with maintaining pass coverage. Linebackers, meanwhile, are required to read plays as they develop and quickly move into optimal tackling position. In order to do so, a linebacker may need to chase down a running play or interfere with a passing route, all while balancing zone and man-to-man coverages. Linebackers are often viewed as the chief communicators for a defense.
Most teams field three or four linebackers at a time. The 4-3 and 3-4 defensive formations describe four linemen supported by a trio of linebackers or three linemen ahead of four linebackers, respectively. Linebackers can vary in size and skill set, as the overriding quality all linebackers must possess is versatility. The position demands strength and speed in addition to a quick mind and a strong understanding of football tactics. A few of the most accomplished linebackers at the professional level include Dick Butkus of the Chicago Bears and the San Diego Chargers’ Junior Seau.
