Executive Staff
Archie Manning
Executive Director
Archie's leadership, dedication, and commitment have defined his success both on and off the football field. As Executive Director of the Manning Passing Academy, he oversees every aspect of the camp, ensuring excellence in teaching and coaching. His extensive football background embodies the ideals of discipline, perseverance, and teamwork.
NFL Career
Selected as the second overall pick in the 1971 NFL Draft, Archie enjoyed a 14-year career with the New Orleans Saints, Houston Oilers, and Minnesota Vikings. As the Saints' quarterback, he was named the league's MVP in 1978 and earned two Pro Bowl selections. He is a member of the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame and its prestigious Ring of Honor.
College Career
One of the greatest players in Ole Miss history, Archie was the recipient of the Walter Camp Award and earned All-American, All-SEC, and All-South honors. He was named SEC Player of the Year in 1969 and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1989. He is also enshrined in the Ole Miss, Sugar Bowl, and Gator Bowl Halls of Fame.
Community Leadership
Archie has dedicated himself to philanthropy, supporting numerous charitable organizations in Louisiana and Mississippi. He has been widely recognized for his integrity, leadership, and commitment to giving back. He currently serves as Chairman of the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame and is an active member of the Allstate Sugar Bowl Championship Committee.
In February, Archie and his wife Olivia made a transformational gift to Children's Hospital of New Orleans, and its renaming to the Manning Family Children's Hospital. Their contributions to the community were further recognized when they received the 2024 Heart of a Champion Award from the American Heart Association's Paul "Bear" Bryant Awards. That same year, Archie was honored with the Tuss McClaughry Award, the highest distinction from the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).
Over the years, he has received numerous prestigious accolades, including:
- Football Bowl Association's Champions Award (2019)
- Walter Camp Football Foundation Distinguished American Award (2018)
- SEC Legends Mike Slive Distinguished Service Award (2018)
- Davey O'Brien Legends Award (2004)
- National WWII Museum's American Spirit Medallion (2018) (previous recipients include President George H.W. Bush, Tom Brokaw, and Gen. Colin Powell)
- National Football Foundation Gold Medal Award (2016)
- NFL's Pat Summerall Award (2013)
Community Impact
A portion of the Manning Passing Academy's proceeds is donated to numerous charities. Additionally, the Manning Award, presented by the Sugar Bowl Committee, is the only national quarterback award that factors in postseason performance, honoring Archie, Peyton, and Eli. Also, Archie and Peyton co-authored the book "Manning: A Father, His Sons, and a Football Legacy".
Archie and Olivia reside in New Orleans and are proud grandparents of nine grandchildren from their sons Cooper, Peyton, and Eli.
Cooper Manning
Senior Associate Director
Cooper, the oldest of the three Manning brothers, has earned national recognition for his humor and wit as host of "The Manning Hour" on Fox NFL Sunday. His experience in high school, college and professional sports has made him a natural fit in the broadcast booth and he has hosted and/or co-hosted numerous projects over the years, including both television and radio shows during football season on WWL in New Orleans.
College Career
Cooper was heavily recruited by Division I schools, including University of Texas, Virginia, and Ole Miss, before deciding to attend his father's alma mater (Ole Miss) on a football scholarship. A career-ending injury forced the Rebel receiver to the sidelines, but his love for the game has never diminished.
High School
He was a two-time All-State wide receiver at Isidore Newman and played in the Louisiana High School All-Star Game as well as played on two state championship basketball teams.
Business and Community
He is currently a principal at AJ Capital Partners, a vertically integrated real estate development and investment firm. As senior managing director, Cooper focuses on business development and investor relations. In 2014, AJ Capital launched the Graduate hotels brand, a hand-crafted collection of hotels in university-anchored markets across the country, and currently have 35 locations across the U.S. and U.K.
Prior to joining AJ Capital Partners, he worked in institutional equity sales with Howard Weil in New Orleans, specializing in the oil and gas business. During his 16 years at Howard Weil, he was integral in positing the company as a leader in the energy sector. He was involved in the sale of Howard Weil to Scotia Bank in 2012 and remained on through the transition as a partner.
Cooper is a board member at The Idea Village and is actively involved with The Academy of Sacred Heart, his alma mater Isidore Newman School and the Manning Family Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.
A University of Mississippi graduate, He lives in New Orleans with his wife and three children.
Peyton Manning
Senior Associate Director
After an 18-year NFL career that included being the first person selected in the 1998 NFL Draft, two Super Bowl victories, five MVP awards, and a first-ballot Hall of Fame induction. Along with his enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he is also enshrined in the Louisiana, Tennessee, Indiana, Colorado and the UT Athletics Sports Halls of Fame.
Peyton continues to influence the game. His relentless preparation and leadership now extend beyond the field, shaping young athletes, engaging in philanthropy, and pioneering new projects in sports media.
Post-NFL Career and Media
Peyton founded Omaha Productions, a media company producing award-winning sports content, including "Peyton's Places" on ESPN+. He also co-hosts the Emmy-winning "ManningCast" on ESPN's Monday Night Football with his brother Eli.
For the past three years, Peyton and Eli have served as head coaches in the NFL Pro Bowl, bringing new energy to the event.
NFL Career
Regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, Peyton set numerous league records and led both the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos to Super Bowl victories. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (2021) as a first-ballot selection.
His many accomplishments include:
- 5x NFL MVP (most in league history)
- 2x Super Bowl Champion (XLI, 50)
- Super Bowl MVP (XLI)
- 14x Pro Bowl selection
- 7x First-team All Pro Selection
- 4x NFL Passing Leader
- NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2012)
- Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2005)
- Named to the NFL's 100 All Time Team (2019)
The Colts retired his No. 18 jersey in 2017 and honored him with a statue at Lucas Oil Stadium. In 2021, he was unanimously elected as the 35th member of the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame.
Collegiate Career
A College Football Hall of Fame inductee (2017), Peyton set 42 NCAA, SEC, and Tennessee records, winning the Davey O'Brien, Maxwell and the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award in 1997. His No. 16 jersey was retired by Tennessee.
High School
He attended Isidore Newman High School in New Orleans and was an All-American, All-State and All-District pick at QB. He was selected the Gatorade Circle of Champions National Player of the Year.
Community Impact
Through his PeyBack Foundation, Peyton has supported at-risk youth programs. He also founded Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St. Vincent and has been honored for his philanthropy with awards such as the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year and the Bart Starr Award.
Peyton and his wife Ashley reside in Denver with their twins, daughter Mosley and son Marshall.
Eli Manning
Senior Associate Director
Eli's 16-year NFL career set the standard for quarterback excellence. The first overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, he became a two-time Super Bowl champion, two-time Super Bowl MVP, and Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year recipient. He is widely regarded as the most accomplished quarterback in New York Giants history. Known for his durability, he once held an ironman streak of 210 consecutive starts, ranking among the longest by a quarterback in league history.
Post-Retirement and Broadcasting
Eli remains active in football media, hosting Eli's Places, a college football documentary series on ESPN+, and co-hosting Monday Night Football with Peyton & Eli (The ManningCast) on ESPN, which won Sports Emmy Awards for Outstanding Live Series in 2022 and 2024.
He and Peyton have also served as NFL Pro Bowl coaches for the past three seasons, with Eli leading the NFC to a 3-0 record.
In 2024, he was inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, and in 2023, he was honored with jersey retirements by both the New York Giants and Ole Miss. That same year, he was also inducted into the Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
NFL Career
Eli retired on January 22, 2020, and in September 2021, the Giants honored him with a Ring of Honor induction and jersey retirement. He ranks in the Top 10 in NFL history for completions, pass attempts, passing yards, and passing touchdowns, and his 234 career starts are the fourth-most by a quarterback for a single franchise.
A four-time Pro Bowler, Eli led the Giants to two Super Bowl victories (XLII, XLVI) and was named Super Bowl MVP in both games, making him one of only five players to win multiple Super Bowl MVP awards. He was recognized by the Giants by having his No. 10 jersey retired and his name added to the Giants Ring of Honor.
In 2011, Eli threw for a career-high 4,933 yards and recorded 14 consecutive 3,000-yard seasons—the first Giants quarterback to do so.
For his impact both on and off the field, he received the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award (2016) and the Bart Starr Award (2020), recognizing outstanding character and leadership.
College Career
Eli set 45 passing records at Ole Miss and in his senior season he led the Rebels to a 10-3 record and a Cotton Bowl victory, earning the Maxwell Award (Nation's Top Player), Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (Top Senior QB), Walter Camp Player of the Year Award, SEC Player of the Year and the Conerly Trophy (Best Player in Mississippi).
High School
Eli attended Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, earning All-American, All-State, and All-District honors at quarterback.
Community Impact
Eli has raised millions for The Eli Manning Children's Clinics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and supports March of Dimes and Guiding Eyes for the Blind among other philanthropic areas.
Eli and his wife, Abby, live in New Jersey with their four children: Ava, Lucy, Caroline, and Charles “Charlie” Elisha.