Former Philadelphia Eagles' kicker David Akers went to the NFL Pro Bowl six times and was inducted into the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame. But his career was not always so rosy. Early on, he was cut from three teams and worked jobs as a substitute teacher and waiter to make ends meet. Eventually he was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles and started his storied career. Meet & Greet Tickets Available! Now is your opportunity to meet David Akers, take a photo, and have your memorabilia signed! (Limit one signed item per person). Kickers in the NFL have to be mentally tough. They routinely have the weight of the win or loss on their shoulders. They may only have one chance in a game to get it right. Hear Akers speak on how pain, perseverance, perspective, and priorities helped him win in spite of failures. Akers lived his faith on the field and in the locker room for over 15 years in the NFL. Now he's an NFL announcer, author of the book Winning in Spite Of, and a licensed minister. He credits his faith for helping him turn hard times into personal growth and increased impact. |