Childrens Hospital Event

I had the opportunity to attend the Children's Health Care event here in Atlanta GA. Great Networking for my non-profit organization, Energy Fitness of America International here in Atlanta GA. We use functional training to help kids learning math. As most of you know, everyone learns differently; some can sit in a chair, pay attention and get good grades, others have lots of energy and can not sit still long enough to pick up the material. With this active behavior comes distraction in class of others and leads to them being dismissed from class. Well how can someone learn if they are sitting in the hall. So instead of punishing the child for an active personality which they have been bless with, we encourage it while teaching math at the same time and implementing discipline. It's A Beautiful Thing. Well here are a couple pics form the Children's Hospital event.

East Coast Baby

As most of you know that follow me via facebook @brandon_culpepper55@yahoo.com or Twitter @culpeppernfl, I just got back from a four team 3 day trip to the east coast; Jets, Giants, Eagles and the Baltimore Ravens. The trip was awesome, every team showed me love and were very receptive to how I'm marketing myself throughout the National Football League. My first stop was to the Philadelphia Eagles, wasn't allowed into the facility because of some security issue prior to my visit. Hey I didn't complain it is what it is, found out later that Vick's nephew entered the facility in Vicks truck without authorization, therefore causing much confusion throughout the complex. The Eagles called me the following day, apologized and informed me that they looked to reschedule; I left my information with the front desk then it was on to the next one; The NY Giants. I probably should say the New Jersey Giants, do to the fact that the Jets and the Giants both play in Jersey not New York. Any how this visit was awesome, learned a lil history about the team, for example Bill Belecheck (Head Coach Patriots) won two Super Bowls under Bill Parcell and the Giants have a total of three Super Bowls; I was told they have 5 but there are only 3 on display. The Jets and the Giants have just built two new training facilities and are in the process of building another. During my visit I had the opportunity to step into there new stadium; just so happens the field had just been placed, I mean the hash marks and yard markers hadn't even been cut in yet. Wow as I stood on the field taking a picture of the construction guys who were giving me the walk through, I'm the first athlete to step on the this field, that was pretty cool.
When it was time to depart and head to the gets, I checked my directions to make sure I was heading the right way. I even asked a couple of the staff members to confirm, they all agreed and I was off. As I followed the directions (via Sprint GPS), I was navigated through the bright lights of New York city; making it difficult to concentrate on the road and driving in down town NY you better concentrate or you will get hit or hit someone. Once I made it through the Flashy Lights and millions of people walking the streets, I got stuck in Miley Cyrus concert traffic and it was nearly 5pm. I began thinking to myself man I'm not going to make it, but I did about 6:00pm and there were no Jets to be found anywhere. I stopped by the police station at Hofstra University just outside of NY City and asked where are the Jets? "They been gone for a year now, moved back to Jersey", WHAT!!!!
At this point there was no way I would make it back to Jersey before 8pm so I decided to have dinner and experience a night on the town in NY..... Had a grand time, through a friend in Atlanta I was able to attend P-Diddy's after party for the 3million dollar birthday party in NY. Lots of fun, enjoyed myself but it was back to business the next morning.
My agent set me up in another hotel in Jersey, much nicer then the one in Philly, I mean don't get the wrong the Hotel in Philly was nice but I wasn't a true fan of down town. Turns out the Jets new facility is 30min north of the Stadium, in Madison NJ. On the ride there I called to confirm my visit because I was suppose to be there the day prior. Player personnel did not answer but I was able to get in, meet with security again and get my material put into the right hands. Their facilities are also very nice and I would love to be there.
On to the next one, the Baltimore Ravens and what a visit it was. I was there for about an hour interviewing with player personnel and security, touring the facility and learning some history about the organization. Ravens' facility looks like a castle, from the high ceilings, rolling stair case, to the 5 foot by 6 foot fireplace that welcomes you when you enter, this is the place for me. What a place what a team what a trip. I'm really enjoying this journey and it's getting better every step of the way. God is good and I believe so what else do I need. In MN right now, met with Vikings this morning another awesome story to tell, will upload blog soon.

Happy Thanks Giving and thanks for following,
Brandon Culpepper

BOSTON

Great trip, great experience great responds. My trip to Boston was awesome, from the time I landed to the time I boarded the plane to depart. The Patriot's facility is really serious, surrounded by a mall like atmosphere, a movie theater, hotel and 7-10 restaurants; a one stop shop for sports fans nation wide. My driver told me I would like it but that was an understatements; Kraft the owner of the Patriots is a genius. Security for the Pats is top of the line also, when I entered the Gillette Stadium to meet with Brian Smith player personnel, my picture was taken, ID copied and picture name tag given to me; my first thought was this is pretty sweet as the Secretary told me to take a seat in the decked out Patriots' waiting area. Pictures and Jerseys of Hall A Fame players, Super Bowl rings on display as well as replay game film on two large plasma screens. While I set waiting on Brian, I began to pray, thanking the Lord for the opportunity and asking that all ears be open to my words and thought. Brian seem to be in a bit of a hurry when he arrived and only met with me for about 7 or 10 min. He thanked me for my package and thanked me for coming to Boston, but I was satisfied. I decided to sit in the waiting area and just absorb the moment. 10min following, Mandy the coach and player personnel secretary comes out and says, "Culpepper is everything ok, did you need something else", while shes speaking I'm thinking to myself, now how can I get on this team" and all of a sudden I said it, "what do I have to do to get signed Mandy." She smiled and said that she doesn't have the authority to make those decision. She again thanked me for coming and told me I would hear from someone soon,

I left and walked around the stadium and the grounds for a min, spoke with my agent and told her who she need to contact and she immediately got on it. Like I said the facilities there are beautiful, so as you could imagine I enjoyed myself. When I arrived to my Hotel in down town Boston my agent called me back with great news, she said they like me lots, great first impression. She told me that Brian Smith wants to schedule another date for me to come up; making me feel much better about my experience there. Well to make a long story short, I went to a couple restaurants including Anthony's Sea Food Pier 4. The food was ok, but not worth the price in my opinion, I'm no food critic or anything but I do enjoy quality food.

Drove around Boston, went to Harvard, MIT, Boston University and BC. Boston has lots of schools and tons of students, people and cars. It seems a little congested but with all the history, great teams, restaurant and forward in your face people it seems like a cool place to live.

Welcome to Boston,

Tennessee Titan

What a great trip, were going to get signed baby and im sticking to that. Tennessee was awsome. Once I figure out this HTC phone I have, I'm going to upload the pics that I took. When I arrived in Tenn. I had a moment to check into my hotel and get prepared for my meeting with player personnel. Each team has different ways that they do business, the Titans in particular (just like many teams) do all their player scouting through player personnel. Brandon Taylor is the assit director of player personnel and the guy who I was scheduled to meet with. While waiting for him in the "Matrix" like lobby (pictures), I decided to say a prayer and give thanks to my creator; while waiting a guys sits his things in front of me and said hello, i responded and continued in player. When he returned I introduced myself and he did also; Reggie Plesant, team chaplin. I explained to him why I was there and what my intentions were for their team; he told me God bless and good night. I thought that was awsome too. Soon after Brandon walks over, we talk about my experince and love for the game. After 25-30 Brandon said to me we will contact you mid to late November and that made me feel great.

After meeting with Brandon Taylor, I met with a young man name Jerry Childress. Mr. Childress is in his late 60's mid to early 70's and he works security for the Titan. he told me i have only known 2 guys to come in here requesting a job; your one of them and the other is me. Mr. Taylor went on to tell me that's how he got his JOB. "I JUST KEPT COMING UNTIL THEY HIRED ME, YOU JUST KEEP DOING WHAT YOUR DOING KEEP GOD FIRST AND YOU WILL GET HERE." What is meant to be will be.

Got a chance to meet up with some hommies from high school, meet Vince Young and other Titans players. Just keep doing what you doing and you will get there and thats what I will do.

Culpepper

ON TO THE NEXT ONE

Tampa was great, didnt have to workout again, but my meetings went extreemly well just not closing the deal. Tampa notified me that they signed a linebacker Tuesday of last week, the day after spoke with Doug Williamafter he returned from London following their lose to the Patriots. Doug continued to tell me that im four years removed and this is tough for me to do; but so what, what isnt tough worth working for. I want tjis guys and were going to get it, God is with me through this storm and I know that there is Sun shine just behind the clouds. So you know what im on to the next one. Leaving for Tennessee this Thursday to meet with Titains. Spoke with them today and ill be ready. I love this game and im hungry. Thanks again for all your prayers love and support, we gone make it, I belive.