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March 28, 2023
Former NFL Player to Visit
Middle School to
'P.U.S.H.' Local Students
WHAT:
"P.U.S.H. (Persevere Until Success Happens): An Afternoon of Motivation with Keith Davis" Interactive Session
WHEN:
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
WHERE:
South View Middle School
4100 Elk Road, Hope Mills, NC 28348
WHY:
To impress upon students the importance of making the right choices in life and overcoming challenges that seek to keep them from reaching their goals
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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Keith Davis' Background: Davis is a former college and professional football player who has learned many lessons about winning and losing over the course of his life. Not only did he have a very tough childhood, but he also struggled academically, as he persevered to overcome his remedial reading problems as a high school student. Yet, through intense hard work and much-needed help, he eventually overcame those challenges. At USC, Davis was an All-Conference player and the team’s lead tackler. He won two championship rings, one of which was a Rose Bowl Championship. Davis held the highest GPA on the football team and graduated with a degree in Business Finance. He then signed with the New York Giants and was one of the strongest players on the team, bench-pressing 515 pounds and leg-pressing 1,800 pounds. After a football injury ended his National Football League (NFL) career, Davis decided to dedicate his life’s work to motivational speaking in hopes of being a positive voice for today’s youth.
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Keith Davis, The Motivator: His resounding message to students and families is that with effort, a focus on education and the excellence they already possess, they, too, can be champions. Davis has appeared on ESPN and ABC; he has been covered in USA Today and Sports Illustrated. Davis is an entrepreneur, educator and speaker, having spoken in more than 9,000 schools, universities and corporations.
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Interview Opportunity: Davis and 4-5 students will be available for interviews after the motivational session.
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Davis is also scheduled to speak to families of students across the district on Thursday, March 30 from 6-7 p.m. at Lewis Chapel Middle School. His presentation is titled "P.U.S.H. (Persevere Until Success Happens): An Evening of Motivation with Keith Davis." From 5-6 p.m., dinner will be served to families while supplies last.
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Want to Cover this Event?
Email mediarequest@ccs.k12.nc.us by Wednesday, March 29 at 10:30 a.m.
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