George Atkinson
CA, US
DREAM BIG - Veteran of two Super Bowls...
"You're blessed and you're special." These are words passed on to George Atkinson by his grandmother which helped him overcome many tough conditions. From the obstacles of Savannah to the success of two Super Bowl victories, George has encountered both positive and negative experiences of the world. At age 10, while growing up in Savannah,George dreamed of becoming a professional football player. Ten years later, he was named NFL Rookie of the Year. He played as defensive back with the Oakland Raiders for 11 years. He is a veteran of two Super Bowls and was nominated NFL Man of the Year. George offers youth and educators his insights on life, choices, goal setting, character, values, and on living by The Golden Rule. This articulate speaker delivers the story of what it was like playing for one of the most successful franchises in NFL history. He also presents in detail the challenges he faced and overcame in his youth in order to make this dream a reality. George helps youth appreciate their uniqueness and the great opportunities available in life. "You are blessed and special because you have the greatest gift of all ... the gift of life. And because you live in America, a land filled with opportunity, you can become whatever you aspire to be." Through his work on the advisory board of Character Counts and Athletes Committed to Kids, he tries to improve the lives of youth by emphasizing the importance of values through the Six Pillars of Character. P R O G R A M S SUCCESS DEPENDS ON YOUR CHARACTER Setting Goals for Direction and Success (youth, adults) Dreams need a game plan. George shares the strategy he used to set goals in order to achieve success and fulfill his dreams. Segments include: Goals Lead to Direction and Success * Be Vision Driven, Not Memory Driven * Follow and Live Your Dreams. Skills for the 21st Century (youth, adults) George covers listening skills, teamwork, social skills, and critical thinking. Being the Best You Can Be (youth, adults) Includes: Practicing the Golden Rules - Recognizing and Developing Your Potential - Planning for Success - Making Positive Life Choices, Challenges and Changes - Building Strong Character. Drugs, Gangs and Violence (youth, adults) Covers the tough stuff: Drugs and Violence are Dream Killers - Consequences for Involvement - Developing Self-Esteem. Conflict Resolution (youth, adults) Learn to improve communication skills, solve problems with words instead of violence and learn how to disagree.
"You're blessed and you're special." These are words passed on to George Atkinson by his grandmother which helped him overcome many tough conditions. From the obstacles of Savannah to the success of two Super Bowl victories, George has encountered both positive and negative experiences of the world. At age 10, while growing up in Savannah,George dreamed of becoming a professional football player. Ten years later, he was named NFL Rookie of the Year. He played as defensive back with the Oakland Raiders for 11 years. He is a veteran of two Super Bowls and was nominated NFL Man of the Year. George offers youth and educators his insights on life, choices, goal setting, character, values, and on living by The Golden Rule. This articulate speaker delivers the story of what it was like playing for one of the most successful franchises in NFL history. He also presents in detail the challenges he faced and overcame in his youth in order to make this dream a reality. George helps youth appreciate their uniqueness and the great opportunities available in life. "You are blessed and special because you have the greatest gift of all ... the gift of life. And because you live in America, a land filled with opportunity, you can become whatever you aspire to be." Through his work on the advisory board of Character Counts and Athletes Committed to Kids, he tries to improve the lives of youth by emphasizing the importance of values through the Six Pillars of Character. P R O G R A M S SUCCESS DEPENDS ON YOUR CHARACTER Setting Goals for Direction and Success (youth, adults) Dreams need a game plan. George shares the strategy he used to set goals in order to achieve success and fulfill his dreams. Segments include: Goals Lead to Direction and Success * Be Vision Driven, Not Memory Driven * Follow and Live Your Dreams. Skills for the 21st Century (youth, adults) George covers listening skills, teamwork, social skills, and critical thinking. Being the Best You Can Be (youth, adults) Includes: Practicing the Golden Rules - Recognizing and Developing Your Potential - Planning for Success - Making Positive Life Choices, Challenges and Changes - Building Strong Character. Drugs, Gangs and Violence (youth, adults) Covers the tough stuff: Drugs and Violence are Dream Killers - Consequences for Involvement - Developing Self-Esteem. Conflict Resolution (youth, adults) Learn to improve communication skills, solve problems with words instead of violence and learn how to disagree.
2010