Author
& Motivational Speaker
Dear Friends,
Welcome! I'm happy to have this forum to share my thoughts and memories with you. I was honored to play professional football with the New England Patriots and to enjoy a college football career at the University of Central Florida. Growing up in Jacksonville, Florida, I was blessed with a house full of love. Now, I am looking forward to sharing photos of my friends and activities, and to invite you to become a part of what we are doing.
It is my goal to share my messages of hope and inspiration and the positive thinking and attitude that has helped me to face my own life challenges. In my new book, Why Did It Happen To Me, you will find my life story with all of the good times and the bad. If you are facing difficult times in your life, you may find that my words support you in your struggles.
I believe that a wide open field awaits the wide-awakened man. When we are conscious to the realm of possibility, using our gifts, visions, dedication and discipline, there is nothing to prevent us from accomplishing our destiny. I hope that together, through sharing information here and as I meet you around the country, we will reach our goals and achieve our dreams.(read more in Elgin's blog)
Elgin's first book, "Why Did It Happen To Me" is the entertaining, heart-warming, sometimes sad and often humorous story of his life.
Beginning with his childhood in Jacksonville, Florida through until today, Elgin weaves a tale that will touch all readers in a personal way.
It's a story about the human experience: family love, tragic loss and the glory of achieving a childhood dream. (more...)
Buy Elgin's memoirs today and be inspired and motivated to live the best life you can. You will laugh and cry as you read Elgin's story and in the end you will know that you, too, can overcome the obstacles and challenges
you face every day.
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Visit Elgin's Patriots Page
to stay up-to-date on his activities with his old team and friends. Here is Elgin with Patriots owner Robert Kraft at a team event.
Inspiration for the New Year: Elgin's Message for 2010
According to historians, 2009 presented a hardship that hasn’t been seen since the great depression. Elgin has written a special message that he crafted to help people to face the challenges of the year ahead with a positive spirit. Read it here.
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Helping Kids to Play at the
Foster Buddies Network Flag Football Kickoff
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to see the video of Elgin
at the Foster Buddies Network
It was an inspiring day of community service
as Elgin joined in the fun at the Flag Football Kick-Off for the Foster Buddies Network of Orlando.
Surrounded by young people ready to take to the field, he had the chance to speak to the kids and parents with a motivational message of hope and inspiration. Not to be left on the sidelines, he then played some some flag football with the participants.
It was a great day for the kids in the group, whose mission is to make a difference in the lives of children in foster care. Through a team of committed volunteers, the Foster Buddies Network aims to bring awareness to the public, as well as create activities that support the kids through their daily challenges and help them to look forward to the future. (more)
Elgin made a special appearance on the Good Day Program at Fox 35 in Orlando to talk about kids, motivation and more. Check out the video here.
Elgin returned to UCF to attend the
2009 Spring Football Game. Here he's seen with former
Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Tony Dungy.
Check out all the photos.
