Former NFL Player Gives Keynote Speech at Schuylerville Freshman Transition Day

SCHUYLERVILLE — Members of Schuylerville High School’s Class of 2027 recently participated in the district’s annual freshman transition summer event, which included a presentation by motivational speaker and former NFL player Ricky Sapp.

The event allows students to receive tours of the building and meet with teachers and counselors, according to a release on the district website.

Sapp was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He also played for the New York Jets and Houston Texans. He spoke to the students about viewing high school as a path to future success, the release states.

“I lived out my childhood dream of playing in the NFL, but one thing I will always have is my education,” said Sapp. “I hope you understand how important your education is. My advice for you is to figure out what you’re really passionate about. If you know what you want to do, I encourage you to go after it. If you don’t know what you want to do, I encourage you to try new things to find that passion. When you find your passion, it will never feel like work.”