NFL Hall-of-Famer Warren Sapp to speak at AACE's Game Changers session
The Floridant/10327960

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Floridant -- NFL Hall-of-Famer Warren Sapp will be the guest speaker at Athletes Activating Champions and Empowerment's (AACE) next session of its Game Changers series. Session No. 2 of the free virtual Zoom series designed to inspire, support and guide middle- and high-school students and young athletes will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Sapp was one of the most dominant defensive linemen in football history. He was a Super Bowl champion with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the 1999 NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Sapp was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013.

Today, Sapp mentors college athletes as a senior quality control analyst on the defensive staff of the University of Colorado Buffaloes football team. Known for his honesty, intensity and resilience, he now focuses on leadership, discipline and growth on and off the field.

Game Changers offers students the chance to connect with athletes and leaders who share authentic stories of resilience, balance and personal growth. The goal is to provide relatable role models who can help students see the challenges they face in school, sports and life are not unique – and that there are proven ways to overcome them.

More on The Floridant

• 2026 Florida Trust Economic Outlook: AI Leads the Way
• Miami Display Unveils Enhanced Line of Premium Cubby Units for Retail Excellence
• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices FNR's Ann King named RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker
• Tickets still available for May 7 Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast
• Bug Busters Expands Service Footprint With New Carrollton, Georgia Branch

Several topics will be discussed at the upcoming Game Changers session including:

• What to do when goals fall apart
• Discipline over motivation
• Accountability and ownership
• Separating self-worth from wins and losses
• Leadership under pressure

A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) will be present at the session, providing insight, strategies and resources that complement the experiences and stories shared by Sapp.

The session will be 45-min (plus Q&A) beginning at 6 p.m. Eastern time. While the session is free, participants must register. To register please visit, https://aacetoempower.org/gamechangers/. Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email in advance of the event to join.

AACE is actively seeking partnerships with elementary and middle schools, afterschool programs and organizations in need of youth mentorship. To find out more about the opportunities to bring their program to your organization, please visit AACEToEmpower.org/Contact.

More on The Floridant

• Laurent Gabay — The Leader Behind Fashion Sourcing and Its Worldwide Recognition
• Why KULR Could Be a Quiet Enabler of Space-Based Solar Power (SBSP) Over The Long Term: KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NY SE American: KULR)
• Why Finland Had No Choice But to Legalize Online Gambling
• High-Margin Energy & Digital Infrastructure Platform Created after Merger with Established BlockFuel Energy, Innovation Beverage Group (NAS DAQ: IBG)
• iFLO Pro Launches Its Groundbreaking iFLO Pro Mini At The 2026 AHR Expo In Las Vegas

About AACE

Athletes Activating Champions & Empowerment, or AACE, was founded in 2025. The student-led nonprofit helps middle and high school students grow through mentorship, movement and meaningful connection. The organization works to develop confident, resilient students by combining the power of sports with real life guidance. Through inclusive, relationship-driven programming, strong partnerships and community support, AACE helps every student feel seen, heard and empowered to thrive in school and in life. For more information about AACE, please visit aacetoempower.org.