NASHVILLE, TN, Aug. 4, 2008 —On Monday, the Tennessee Titans welcomed close to 20 children and staff members from Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee to Baptist Sports Park. The children were treated to a tour of the 80,000-square-foot facility making stops amongst others in the weight room, training room and locker room: all favorites of the tourists. After the inside tour, the children were then chaperoned to a morning training camp practice where they got an up-close view of their favorite Titans.
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Through the support of mentors and the community, Big Brothers and Big Sisters has been fortunate to reach a lot of children throughout the years. But being able to actually meet and talk with Titans players is something these children will cherish for the rest of their lives said VP of Marketing Development Lisbeth Couser.
"Our kids really look up to the Titans players and really pay attention to everything they do and say," said Couser. "I think being able to visit with the players will go a long way in helping them continue to make the right choices."
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MICHAEL ROOS VISITS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
Titans tackle Michael Roos got to spend time with special guests during Training Camp. Roos, originally from Estonia, visited with 17 orphans from Estonia who visited Nashville as part of a mission trip through United Methodist Church in Green Hills. The kids took a quick tour of the facility, watched the Titans highlight film and watched the team practice. After practice they spent time with Roos, taking photos, collecting autographs and singing a song to Roos.
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Roos spent his early childhood in the former Soviet Republic of Estonia, where he experienced difficult times. Shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union, he and his mother emigrated to U.S. when he was 10 years old.
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"Michael was very gracious.'' said Eys. "The kids don't know much about football, but they were excited to meet an Estonian who's done so well.''
