Mike Peterson » News http://www.dubyoung.com/mp Official Website Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:43:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Mike Peterson Elite 7 on 7 Championship Announced http://www.dubyoung.com/mp/2011/03/mike-peterson-elite-7-on-7-championship-announced-2/ http://www.dubyoung.com/mp/2011/03/mike-peterson-elite-7-on-7-championship-announced-2/#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:51:34 +0000 admin http://dubyoung.com/mp/?p=365 Read More]]> March 7, 2011 (GAINESVILLE, FL) – Atlanta Falcons’ veteran linebacker, Mike Peterson, understands home is where the heart is so home is never too far from his mind when planning events to better his community. On Saturday & Sunday, June 18-19, 2011, at Jonesville Park located at 3401 NW 143rd Street, Gainesville, FL all area Florida and Georgia High School football teams are invited to participate in the Inaugural Mike Peterson Elite 7 on 7 Championship to benefit the Mike Peterson Foundation (MPF).

The tournament, hosted by the MPF, will be a Round Robin format with single elimination on Sunday to determine the champion. The weekend will include pro player autograph sessions with notable NFL Players scheduled to appear to include Fred Taylor, Dexter Jackson, Marcus Stroud, Gerard Warren and Adrian Peterson to name a few.

The cost to enter the tournament is $450 per team with participants receiving goodie bags and an Official Mike Peterson Elite 7 on 7 Championship T-Shirt. Space is limited to 50 teams. Hotel discounts are available to teams as well.

There are limited sponsorship opportunities for area companies and organizations to get involved.

“Giving back to my hometown community is something that I’ve been committed to throughout my time in the NFL. This community has shaped me and I want to give the same experience to other kids to help develop them into tomorrow’s leaders,” explains Mike Peterson, who played collegiately for the Gators and is being inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as part of the 2011 class. “It is a great point of pride to be able to bring a one-of-a kind highly competitive tournament to our region to provide high school football teams the opportunity to compete against the very best the Southeast has to offer to prepare their teams for their 2011 seasons.”

Jack Hughes, Executive Director of the Gainesville Sports Commission agrees.

“The Gainesville Sports Commission is extremely pleased to assist the Mike Peterson Foundation in hosting this tournament.  Mike is one of those great examples of the professional athlete that remembers his roots,” said Hughes. ”His work in Alachua and Gainesville with youth has long been a cornerstone to his professional career.  We look forward to this and many more events to support his efforts.”

For more information on how to get your team registered for the Inaugural Mike Peterson 7 on 7 Championship visit: www.mp7on7.com or Email: info@mp7on7.com. For any other questions or sponsorship information, contact the Mike Peterson Foundation at: 352-897-0673.

About The Mike Peterson Foundation
The Mike Peterson Foundation was formed to benefit underserved youth and socio-economically challenged families in his hometown of Alachua, FL and his NFL communities of Jacksonville and Atlanta. Since its inception, the foundation has sponsored a number of community events, including a Back to School Backpack Distribution, Thanksgiving Meal Distributions, and Holiday Gift Parties for Children, a Game Day Youth Ticket Program and Free Youth Football Camps. For more information on the Mike Peterson Foundation visit: www.mikepetersonfoundation.com.

About the Gainesville Sports Commission (GSC):
The Gainesville Sports Commission is the nearly 25-year old sports organization responsible for marketing Gainesville and Alachua County in its efforts to bring sports competitions that positively affect the local economy and quality of life.  Along with its partner, Visit Gainesville, more than $20 million is added to the local economy from 40-plus sports events that draw visitors to the community each year.

]]> http://www.dubyoung.com/mp/2011/03/mike-peterson-elite-7-on-7-championship-announced-2/feed/ 0 Mike Peterson Elite 7 on 7 Championship Announced http://www.dubyoung.com/mp/2011/03/mike-peterson-elite-7-on-7-championship-announced/ http://www.dubyoung.com/mp/2011/03/mike-peterson-elite-7-on-7-championship-announced/#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:47:38 +0000 admin http://dubyoung.com/mp/?p=280 Read More]]> Atlanta Falcons’ veteran and soon-to-be University of Florida Gator Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Peterson announced today that his foundation will play host to the inaugural Mike Peterson Elite 7 on 7 Championship to be held June 18-19, 2011 in Gainvesille, FL.

Open to all high schools teams in Florida and Georgia, the highly competitive tournament provides high school football teams the opportunity to compete against the very best the southeast has to offer to prepare their teams for the 2011 season.  Participating teams will play games in a “Round Robin” format to determine seeding for a single elimination playoff on Sunday.  All games and tournament headquarters will be at Jonesville Park located at 3401 NW 143rd Street.

Teaming up with the Gainesville Sports Commission and Visit Gainesville, the Mike Peterson Elite 7 on 7 Championship is anticipated to bring an influx of over 1500 people to the Gainesville area.

 

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Alachua native and former Florida Gator All-America linebacker Mike Peterson is in the midst of possibly his greatest team season in his NFL career. His Atlanta Falcons are the number one seed in the NFC playoffs, and as Peterson’s team prepares to host the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional Round, Peterson spoke to WCJB by phone to discuss the game, and his alma matter’s recent coaching change.

Click here to hear him on ABC’s WCJB-20 in Gainesville.


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December 20, 2010 (ATLANTA)– Atlanta Falcons’ veteran linebacker, Mike Peterson and his Mike Peterson Foundation has spearheaded an evening with his linebacker teammates to give back for the holidays. On Tuesday, December 21 at 7pm at the Wal-Mart Oakwood location, Linebackers Give Back will pair 15 children with Falcons’ players who will receive a $100 Wal-Mart gift card courtesy of the Mike Peterson Foundation and each participating teammate with the opportunity to shop with a player.

Youth to shop with the players come from various groups and organizations including Wednesday’s Child Adoption Program who will shop with Mike Peterson, Rally Foundation who supports children with childhood cancer whom Curtis Lofton is the spokesperson, and Grove Park Elementary students with whom Mike Peterson Foundation partners.

Participating teammates who will join Mike Peterson to shop with the kids are: Linebackers Curtis Lofton, Spencer Adkins, Robert James, Sean Weatherspoon, and Stephen Nicholas.

The camaraderie with the linebacker core is evident on the field, but is strengthened with off the field activities such as these. Mike Peterson has been active in the Atlanta community since signing with the Falcons in 2009.

The Atlanta Falcons clinched a playoff berth on Sunday with their win against the Seattle Seahawks with a division leading record 12-2.

UPDATE (December 23, 2010): Click here to see images from Linebackers Give Back.

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December 23, 2010 (Atlanta, GA) - Shop til they drop! Mike Peterson led the Falcons linebackers in his annual Christmas shopping spree for underprivileged youth in an event we call Linebackers Give Back!

See the video here: Click Here to Watch!

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December 6, 2010 (Atlanta, GA): Mike Peterson on ESPN Radio, the Buck and Kincaid show, to discuss the season so far, the Falcons lead in the NFC, the playoff potential and his community work through the Mike Peterson Foundation.

Click Here to Listen

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December 2, 2010 (Atlanta, GA): With 12 years in the league, Falcons linebacker Mike Peterson knows his time is running short to capture the ultimate prize in the NFL, which is why this season is so important to him. Here with Niki Noto, Peterson discusses the season, the upcoming game against Tampa Bay and his chase for the ring.

Click Here to Watch the Video!


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October 22, 2010 (Atlanta, GA) – The “Real Men Wear Pink” campaign announced today the collaboration with Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mike Peterson. Several breast cancer survivors will be guests of Mike Peterson and the Mike Peterson Foundation. Those guests will be chauffeured via a pink limousine to the Georgia Dome this Sunday. Before the game the survivors will enjoy a tailgate party hosted by Doug and Ryan Stewart former NFL players and Sports Radio 790 the zone on air personalities.

The NFL football home game features the Falcons against the Bengals October 24. This is one of many month long gestures by professional male athletes and celebrities. It’s just another way of recognizing the courageous fight by metro area breast cancer survivors.

“I am proud to support the Real Men Wear Pink Campaign,” Mike Peterson said, “Breast cancer is a fight that no woman should have to battle alone because cancer affects the entire family.”


Breast Cancer survivors not attending the game are invited to come out with their families to the “viewing” party of the game at The Embassy Suites Hotel in Buckhead from 1p-4p sponsored by the “Real Men Wear Pink” campaign.


The “Real Men Wear Pink” campaign is designed to encourage men to remind the women in their lives to get their annual mammogram This year men are also being reminded to be alert to any changes in how their breasts normally look and feel, and to discuss any changes with their health care provider.


The Mike Peterson Foundation was formed in 2004 to benefit under served youth and socioeconomically challenged families in his hometown of Alachua, FL and his NFL communities of Atlanta and Jacksonville. Peterson hopes to create a legacy by one day building a community center in the Alachua area just outside of Gainesville. Since its inception, the Mike Peterson Foundation has served more than 10,600 youth and families.


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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 (ATLANTA) – Atlanta Falcons’ veteran linebacker, Mike Peterson and wife Chantal Peterson helped to bring the dream alive for a much needed playground at Grove Park Elementary School, an inner-city school in the heart of Atlanta. On Tuesday, October 5 at 12pm, Mike Peterson will be on hand for the KaBoom! Playground dedication ceremony. This was made possible for the children and families of Grove Park Elementary School with the help of a generous donation from the Mike Peterson Foundation.

“As an active kid growing up in Florida, I remember going outside for recess and having fun on the playground. Every kid should have this same opportunity,” shares Peterson.

The Petersons have been active in the Atlanta community since signing with the Falcons in 2009. Giving back is as second nature as playing football to the Petersons. “We feel blessed that we’re able to help provide this opportunity to the children at Grove Park Elementary School,” states Peterson.

Many of the students attending Grove Park Elementary School come from challenged economic backgrounds. “This community is underserved with limited financial resources and would otherwise be unable to purchase a playground. A playground would help promote a healthy and active lifestyle amongst our students” states Mariama Tyler, Director of External Affairs for Atlanta Public Schools.

The Petersons are pleased to join other corporate sponsors including Home Depot in helping to fund the KaBOOM! Playground project for Grove Park Elementary School.

The Mike Peterson Foundation will partner with Grove Park for the school year launching a new reading/literacy program, “Top Dog Readers Club,” to recognize outstanding achievement and commitment to reading for students. Students will reap the benefits for years to come and the Petersons will continue to encourage kids to be active while encouraging education and fitness.

UPDATE: October 7, 2010 – To see pictures from the KaBOOM! Playground ribbon cutting ceremony, visit the photo gallery by clicking here.

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