FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, November 15th, 2012

THREE-TIME GOLD MEDALIST KERRI WALSH JENNINGS FEATURED TOMORROW ON “THE WHISTLE” AT 4 P.M. ET ON NBC SPORTS NETWORK

Episode Includes NFL Stars Jordy Nelson, Patrick Willis and Von Miller, Denver Nuggets’ Andre Iguodala, and Professional Skateboarder Paul Rodriguez, Jr.

NEW YORK – November 15, 2012 – The Whistle, NBC Sports Network’s weekly series centered on kids, explores the world of elite sports from the Olympics to the NFL and action sports in tomorrow’s episode. Three-time Olympic beach volleyball gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings, NFL stars Jordy Nelson, Patrick Willis and Von Miller, along with Denver Nuggets player Andre Iguodala and four-time X Games gold medalist Paul Rodriguez, Jr., are featured in Friday’s show, airing at 4 p.m. ET. Highlights of the episode include:

  • An interview with Olympic gold medal three-peat Kerri Walsh Jennings, nicknamed “Six Feet of Sunshine;”
  • Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson explains how to run routes;
  • Behind-the-scenes with San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis and Broncos linebacker Von Miller;
  • Denver Nuggets player Andre Iguodala talks about his workout;
  • Skateboarder and four-time X Games gold medalist Paul Rodriguez, Jr. details his skateboard set-up;
  • Experienced BMX rider Simon Tabron interviews 15-year old X Games competitor and skateboard prodigy Mitchie Brusco.

The Whistle on NBC Sports Network covers the players, the fans, the training and the sports for kids.