Vince Papale Biography

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Vince Papale was the subject of an inspiring story out of Philadelphia when at age 30 he became the oldest rookie to play in the NFL. Prior to his professional career, Papale was a high school track star who attended St. John’s University on a track scholarship for the pole vault. Following his college career, Papale became a teacher at his former high school on top of playing semi-professional football. In 1974, Papale received a tryout with the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League and earned a spot as a wide receiver. Following two seasons with the Bell, he was introduced to coach Dick Vermeil of the Philadelphia Eagles who granted Papale a private tryout and ended up offering him a spot on the team. Papale played wide receiver and special teams for the Eagles from 1976-1978 and played in 41 of his 44 games. Following his career with the Eagles, Papale has been a motivational speaker around the country and was the inspiration for the Disney film, Invincible.

Vince Papale Speaking Topics

TEAMBUILDING “Make Your Teams Special”

 

From Team Building to the morphing of Mark Wahlberg, from a Hollywood to an NFL star, what does it take to get your team to the next level? Not only was Vince an accomplished athlete he was also a successful teacher and coach and he shares with you his training tips for reaching one’s full potential. What does it take to inspire your Team to pay the price to make their goals and dreams come true? Let Vince inspire and train your group to achieve heights never reached before. Strap on your helmet, get your game face on, and get ready for the experience of a lifetime.

 

MOTIVATION “Hold Fast to Dreams”

 

Going from being called a loser with no pedigree and no college football experience to Captain of an NFL Team is the stuff that dreams, and movies, are made. Using video clips from Invincible, Disney, and ESPN, Vince, a tremendous story teller, shares his tips on seizing opportunities, overcoming odds, fulfilling potential and taking it to the highest level. His energy, passion and humor will keep the audience on the edge of their seats. He made 2nd effort a part of his personality and got the ultimate last laugh on those who doubted him. He will bring people from tears of sadness to tears of joy and bring them to their feet as they feel his journey is their trip as well

 

LEADERSHIP The “Papale Playbook”

 

In Vince’s energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate style, listeners get glimpses of what it took to go from a season ticket holder to Captain of an NFL Team. He shares his Leadership Playbook with his audience as well as telling stories about the people that impacted him, from some of sports coaching greats to his mentors. He took the opportunity of a lifetime and ran with it… lifting a team looking for a leader and a city starving for a hero. From the bleachers, as a 10 year season ticket holder to the Captain of an NFL Team, Vince relates how it was done with his Papale Playbook and how you can lead others to take it to the next level.

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