(Long Island, NY) Jay Fiedler, former NFL Quarterback for the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets and Director of the Sports Academy at Brookwood Camps addressed Lynbrook North Middle School students earlier this month about his path to success as a student and professional athlete. Fiedler, from Oceanside, was invited to tell his story of athletic and academic success as a model for students to follow.
“I have good experiences and good memories to share,” Fiedler, who earned a BA Degree in Engineering Sciences at Dartmouth College said, adding, “I think those experiences can help others achieve their goals. Working hard, working the right way; this is what it’s all about.” His path to success is a story of determination and perseverance. Fiedler was asked to speak about his goals and dreams as a child and to share the importance of healthy choices and good role models.
After the presentation students took photos with Fiedler. Top row left to right: Principal Sean Fallon, Lynbrook North Middle School, Louise Arnold (Brian’s mother and part of his Skilled Companion Team), Jay Fiedler, Josh Berlin, Physical Education and Health Department, and Susan Winters, Massapequa, Northeast Region, Canine Companions Board of Directors Member. Bottom row on the floor left to right: Bill Arnold, (Brian’s Dad and part of his Skilled Companion Team), Skilled Companion Arrow, Brian Arnold (proud partner of Skilled Companion, Arrow), Pam Recchio, Massapequa, Canine Companions Long Island Chapter President, Fineas, Puppy in Training, Yvonne Dagger, Massapequa, Northeast Region, Canine Companions Board of Directors Member. Photo Credit: Canine Companions for Independence.
Much to the delight of the students Fiedler invited the Canine Companions for Independence to accompany him on his visit to the school. Skilled Canine Companion Arrow demonstrated how his hard work and training helps his partner Brian Arnold with daily chores. Not to be undone, Puppy in training Fineas demonstrated a few moves of his own much to the delight of the cheering students.
Canine Companions for Independence: Founded in 1975, Canine Companions for Independence is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. All Canine Companions dogs and services are provided free of charge. Visit www.cci.org or Canine Companions for Independence Northeast Regional Training Facility Miller Family Campus, 286 Middle Island Road, Medford, NY 11763 or call 800.572.BARK (2275)
The Sports Academy at Brookwood Camps located near the tri-state borders of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania is a new feature of Brookwood Camps, a comprehensive, traditional overnight camp with an emphasis on instruction in sports as one of our building blocks for learning. Brookwood’s unique 150 acre setting provides a perfect environment for physical and mental growth. The camp overlooks the majestic Lake Lochada; a natural four mile spring fed lake and is close to the Delaware River. It is located near the town of Glen Spey, New York and it is approximately two hours from New York City. For more information please call: 516 -764-2112, 631-321-1703 or visit www.brookwoodcamps.com.
