Dr. Herman Neilson (2026) - Hampton Athletics Hall of Fame

Dr. Herman Neilson

Induction:
2026

The Godfather of Hampton men's tennis, Dr. Herman Neilson led the Pirates to 33 CIAA championships during his long career at the university. Neilson is recognized for his contributions as the namesake of the Neilson-Screen Tennis Stadium on campus. He single-handedly built the school's tennis program into a conference power. His pupil, Dr. Robert Screen, succeeded him as head coach and, building on Neilson's foundation, turned the program into a national powerhouse. During his tenure on campus (1930-73), he coached Hampton's football, basketball, boxing, wrestling and track & field teams, winning conference championships in boxing, wrestling, track & field and tennis. In addition, he served as director of athletics and chair of the Health and Physical Education department. He passed away in 1978.

Wednesday, September 09

Wednesday, September 02

Monday, August 31

Sunday, August 30

Hampton Opens Play in HBCU Championships Thursday

Wednesday, September 16

Pirates Set to Begin HBCU Championships

Wednesday, September 16

Williams and Lewis Compete in Patriots Triathlon

Monday, September 14

Hampton Places 13th at Riley Cup

Monday, September 14

Schedule

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Event: Men's Tennis versus HBCU Championships on Sep 17, 2026

Upcoming Event: Women's Tennis versus HBCU Championships on Sep 17, 2026

Upcoming Event: Volleyball at Hofstra on Sep 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Upcoming Event: Men's Cross Country versus CNU Invitational on Sep 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Upcoming Event: Women's Cross Country versus CNU Invitational on Sep 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Upcoming Event: Men/Women's Sailing versus Kingsmill Cup on Sep 19, 2026

Upcoming Event: Volleyball at Hofstra on Sep 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Upcoming Event: Football at Norfolk State on Sep 19, 2026 at 4:02 PM

Results

Completed Event: Women's Soccer at George Mason on September 13, 2026 , Loss , 0, to, 3

Completed Event: Football versus Bryant on September 12, 2026 , Loss , 3, to, 31

Completed Event: Volleyball versus Florida A&M on September 12, 2026 , Loss , 2, to, 3

Completed Event: Men/Women's Sailing versus Riley Cup on September 12, 2026 , , 13th

Completed Event: Volleyball versus Louisiana on September 11, 2026 , Loss , 0, to, 3

Completed Event: Volleyball versus Florida International on September 11, 2026 , Loss , 0, to, 3

Completed Event: Women's Tennis versus Christopher Newport Invitational on September 11, 2026 , , NTR

Completed Event: Men's Tennis versus Christopher Newport University on September 11, 2026 , , NTS

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