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Speaking Topics:
Being Uncommon, Using Failure As A Tool, What Success Really Is, Failure Is Your Friend, Love The Grind, God Has Given You
All Your Need, Success Is A Journey

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bentroupe.com

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Atlanta, GA

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Ben Troupe is a Fomer NFL Player and is a Highly Recognized Speaker and Author

Ben Troupe is a former NFL Player, and has become a highly recognized speaker that has worked with some of the most respected organizations in the world. Each year, Ben presents inspiring and challenging insights and strategies to thousands of men and womenMany of the principles which Ben talks about were learned from his experience playing in the National Football League (NFL) with the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. As an NFL player, he had the privilege of being coached and mentored by some of the finest coaches and players in the game. Now as an NFL Ambassador with NFL Heads Up, NFL USA Football, and NFL Play 60, Ben focuses on changing the lives of all.His motto: WEAWEN = We All Win!

Today, Ben Troupe Is Raising The Standards

As young kids often look up to athletes, both professional and collegiate as heroes, Ben knows the importance of Athletes being a positive influence, especially those considered to be disadvantaged minorities, and those who demonstrate higher than average talents. Ben travels the country speaking at schools, universities and churches to enrich his audience of all ages.

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bentroupe_bmgsiteBenjamin LaShaun Troupe (born September 1, 1982) is an American former college and professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons during the early 2000s. Troupe played college football for the University of Florida, and earned All-American honors. He was a second-round pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, and played professionally for the Tennessee Titans and Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL.

Early years

Troupe was born in Swainsboro, Georgia in 1982. He attended Butler High School in Augusta, Georgia, where he played high school football for the Butler Bulldogs. Following his senior season, Troupe was a Prep Star high school All-American and was recognized by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as one of the top four tight end prospects in the Southeast.


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Troupe accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Steve Spurrier and coach Ron Zook's Florida Gators football teams from 2000 to 2003. He finished his college career with sixty-four receptions for 958 yards (14.9 yards per catch) and seven touchdowns. As a senior team captain in 2003, Troupe was a first-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) selection and received first-team All-American honors from ESPN, Rivals.com and Sports Illustrated. He was also one of the three finalists for the John Mackey Award, recognizing the nation's best college tight end in 2003.

Professional career

The Tennessee Titans selected Troupe in the second round with the 40th overall pick of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played tight end for the Titans from 2004 to 2007, and was nicknamed "Troupe Scadoop" by his Titans teammates. During his four seasons with the Titans, he made 106 receptions for 1,056 yards and seven touchdowns.Troupe signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on March 6, 2008. He was released on September 16, after Buccaneers tight end Jerramy Stevens returned from suspension. Three days after his release from the Buccaneers, Troupe was signed by the Oakland Raiders. He was placed on injured reserve with a foot injury on October 21, and released by the Raiders on November 17.

Life after football

Troupe is currently a regular weekly guest on B.J. Bennett's "Afternoon Drive" radio show on Wednesdays between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. The show is broadcast on ESPN Radio 103.7 FM – 790 AM from Brunswick, Georgia. He has also appeared on National Syndicated Radio and TV Shows and in the development process of a Reality Show.Troupe is a Highly Recognized Motivational Speaker encouraging people around the world. Troupe has appeared as a guest on over 250 radio and TV shows including B..J. Bennett's "Afternoon Drive" radio show on ESPN, NPR, SkyNews London, Morning Blend in Las Vegas, CBS Radio, and Lifetime Television, and has done over 150 lectures around the country.Troupe's Humanitarian work with various non-profits like Make A Wish Foundation, Wounded Warriors, Read To America, Success Is A Journey, as well as St. Jude Children's Hospital and Ronald Mc Donald House. Troupe is committed to helping youth achieve their goals and become a bridge for where they are to where they want to be.

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Print and Radio Interviews
 

NBS Central Interview with Ben Troupe

Scoop B: Talking Entrepreneurship & Mentorship With NFL Vet & ESPN Broadcaster Ben Troupe

Former Pro NFL Player, Ben Troupe on the Tony DUros Show

Ben Troupe on Voice of America National Radio Show

Troupe gets call from Tennessee

Ben Troupe Football Cards

Ben Troupe joins the GC podcast to talk Florida Gators vs. UGA

Ben Troupe Photo Gallery

Ex-Gator tight end Troupe excited to be with Bucs

Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson featured on CBS Sports Radio "Brown and Troupe" with Ben Troupe (2015)

NFL Insight With Ben Troupe

Troupe discusses speaking to Gators, state of Florida football

Former NFL Champion Ben Troupe from American Football gives a New Meaning To Life with his New Goals on National Singapore Radio Network

The Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame inducts four this October

Former Florida Tight End Ben Troupe Believes Nick Saban is the Greatest Teacher of Life and Football

How His Mindset Helped Him Make it to the NFL

Troupe Talk

Measuring recruiting: the class of 2000

Washington Post Interview with Ben Troupe

The Timeless Family Show with Ben Troupe

Ben Troupe on The Dr. Alfreda Love Show

WMAP Radio Interview with K.C. Armstrong

Gators Breakdown EP 069 - Ben Troupe Gives His Thoughts on the Gators

Ben Troupe Stats - ESPN

The Huddle Network with Ben Troupe

Ben Troupe - IMDb

The Philippe Matthews Show with Ben Troupe

GEORGIA-FLORIDA HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY

Team Xcince Interview with Ben Troupe

Retired NFL Stars Call Nashville Home

Dawg Ugly Win

Finish First Photos

Jersey Man Magazine Interview with Ben Troupe

Brown and Troupe Radio Show

Ben Troupe on Resilience Radio Network Show

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kidsnation_issue16-790x537-150x150Kids Nation Magazine

Young kids often look up to athletes, both professional and collegiate, as heroes who they wish to be like in the future. Athletes influence kids, especially those considered to be disadvantaged minorities, and those who demonstrate higher than average talents. Is the basis for their responsibility and accountability to act morally? When athletes engage in unethical and immoral activities, such as steroids or drugs, they demonstrate to those that look up to them that it is okay, or cool, many will indulge in the same or similar unethical behaviors exhibited by their hero athletes. However, the worshiping of athletes can come with great responsibility. Many young athletes who emulate pro athletes as there role models and hero often have unrealistic goals of becoming professional athletes themselves when they do not always have the talent or work ethic required. Also, when these specific athletes make unethical choices many of there young athletes and children will indulge in the same or similar unethical behaviors exhibited by their hero athletes. discipline, dedication, excellence, and perseverance. These basic values go along with the moral compass that athletes are held to and the basis to why professional and collegiate athletes are used as examples for youth athletes Kids Nation Magazine dug deep into the lives of several influential athletes hoping to uncover the importance of "Raising the Standards" on and off the playing field. These athletes have gone above and beyond the ordinary in order to as role models for our youth. Pro Players Promo is proud to highlight one of it's own.... former NFL Tight end, Ben Troupe.In this addition you will hear how NFL Ben Troupe set out to Raise the Standards both on and off the field. For Ben "Raising the Standards" was a way of life, the NFL only allowed for him to have a larger platform to educate, inspire, and motivate the youth of today through speaking.Today's greatest successes can become tomorrow's history. Is there no one left to serve as a true role model for our youth?

http://www.proplayerspromo.com/ben-troupe-raising-standardskid-nation-magazine/