Honorary Captains
The D.C. Divas honorary captains program was created to recognize outstanding members of the community and supporters of the D.C. Divas and women’s football. Over the years, honorary captains for the D.C. Divas have included:
- Professional and college athletes, including several NFL players
- Notable female athletes from several different sports
- Female youth football players
- Local politicians, newsmakers, and celebrities
- People whose stories of courage have uplifted and inspired us.
The Divas have appointed an honorary captain for every home game since 2005. Honorary captains are recognized on the field and join the regular Divas team captains at midfield for the opening coin toss.
Do you know someone who would make an excellent honorary captain for the D.C. Divas? Please contact the D.C. Divas and share your story!
Partial List of D.C. Divas Honorary Captains
- Bonita “Cookie” Washington-Porter, head coach of Peppermill Pirates youth football team – 2016
- Mariah Burton Nelson, author and women’s professional basketball player – 2016
- Karlie Harman, quarterback and finalist for NFL’s “Together We Make Football” contest – 2015
- Sam Rapoport, Director of Football Development for USA Football – 2015
- Payton and Molly Cooper, son and daughter of D.C. Divas Hall of Fame coach Ezra Cooper – 2015
- Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk, Maryland State House of Delegates – 2015
- Counselor Zha Liyou, Deputy Head of the Chinese Embassy – 2014
- Albrette Ransom, Federal City College Pantherettes basketball captain – 2014
- Kate Dunn, youth football player and USA Football-certified coach – 2014
- Samantha Wilson – 2014
- Josh Morgan, Redskins wide receiver – 2013
- Kristen Berset, WUSA-9 TV anchor – 2012
- Brandon Banks, Redskins wide receiver – 2012
- Tim Strachan, University of Maryland broadcaster – 2012
- State Senator C. Anthony Muse, Maryland State Senate – 2011
- Leon Harris, WJLA-7 TV anchor – 2011
- Sunny Hobbs, female racecar driver – 2011
- Lt. Colonel Gary E. Cunningham, Prince George’s County Police Deputy Chief – 2011
- Natalie Randolph, Coolidge High School head football coach – 2010, 2013
- Congresswoman Donna Edwards, U.S. House of Representatives – 2010, 2012
- Ricky Dobbs, Navy quarterback – 2010
- Donnie Neuenberger, NASCAR driver – 2007
- Delegate Michael Vaughn, Maryland State House of Delegates – 2006
- Honorable Wayne Curry, Prince George’s County Executive – 2006
- LaMont Jordan, University of Maryland and NFL football player – 2005
- Brian Mitchell, Redskins return specialist – 2005
- Nick Novak, Redskins kicker – Practice guest, 2005
- Brandi Chastain, U.S. Women’s Soccer Team – Practice guest, 2005
- Darrell Green, Redskins Hall of Fame defensive back – 2004