Drew Brees: Servant Leadership on and off the field

Hey All,

Following last night's Super Bowl, I couldn't help but think about servant leadership when the NFL pre-game coverage was a special on New Orleans Saints' quaterback Drew Brees and his wife. Brees signed on with the Saints around the time Hurricane Katrina rocked New Orleans. He and his wife have taken community-building very seriously, providing several million dollars to various groups around the Big Easy. He and his wife also dedicate a lot of their personal time to visit with children in the area, and have also funded a youth league football field as part of their monetary donations. If I heard correctly, he has also funded a high school football field as well...
I see too many athletes not giving back (I don't know this for a fact, but I am assuming not all NFL players are as philanthropic as Drew Brees) when they have plenty of money. To whom much is given, much is expected and Brees gets it! The city has taken to the Brees family as if they have always been in New Orleans, actually going so far as to say he is the heart and soul of New Orleans! I would say the Mardi Gras will last much longer this year as Drew and the Saints have added to the magic of this city by bringing home a Super Bowl victory. Brees also earned Most Valuable Player of the 44th Super Bowl.
Drew Brees is a classic example of a class act, and is most certaninly a servant leader in my eyes.
In a world where kids look up to professional atheletes, we need more class acts. A steroid-free, non-trouble-making family man who gives back should not be so rare, but it is unfortunately.
I am happy that I can infuse my obsession with professional sports into this blog, especially when talking about someone as role model-worthy as Brees....