Today we’d like to introduce you to Ricky Sapp.
Ricky , we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Born and raised in Bamberg,sc with both parents, two sisters and a brother. I got into sports at an early age. Right away I was talented but I got into a lot of trouble in school leading up to high school 🏫. I was the middle child and I was looking for attention and I find it by getting in trouble. I got to the high school and got around a lot of great teachers and coaches that helped me mature and make some changes. I ended up being the #1 football player in the state of South Carolina and #13 player overall in the nation. I attended Clemson University in 06-09. I got drafted in 2010 to the eagles and played 5 years in the NFL. Eagles , NY jets and Texans. I started my foundation (The ricky sapp foundation) my rookie year in 2010. After the NFL God revealed to me my purpose was to do motivational speaking for the youth. I also speak to adults as well, but my main purpose is to encourage the youth.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
One of the struggles was being confident that I was suppose to do motivational speaking. I stutter as a kid and take speech classes so speaking wasn’t something I thought I would be doing
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I do motivational speaking
I’m a author ✍️ wrote 2 children books called
Dream Big
Ricky’s 2 bullies
I also have my own podcast (Talk to me Tuesday)
Have my own non profit foundation
Www.TheRickysappFoundation.com
Networking and finding a mentor can have such a positive impact on one’s life and career. Any advice?
Find someone who has done things you want to do. Let them level you up and make you better and guide you
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Www.TheRickySappFoundation.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rsappfoundation?igsh=MTFmcmJwZmp1YnIyOQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16gnxAaRzC/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Twitter: Sapp91
- Youtube: Ricky sapp
- Other: https://Www.RickySapp.com
