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

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Jan. 19, 2026 - PRLog -- 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.

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.

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.