Sean P. Stellato
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Born | Salem, Massachusetts, U.S. | April 12, 1978
Alma mater | Marist College |
Occupation | Certified Sports Agent |
Sport | |
Sport | Football |
League | Arena Football League |
Updated on 8 December 2014 |
Sean P. Stellato (born April 12, 1978) is an American sports agent,[1] motivational speaker,[2] and author.[3]
Athletics
Stellato attended Salem High School where he played on the football and basketball teams which won conference championship. During his time on the football team, Stellato set numerous records as quarterback of the Witches.[4]
Stellato was a team captain and Agganis All-Star in 1996. During his time as captain he led his team to an undefeated (25-0) winning the State Basketball Championship in 1995.
At The Gunnery Prep school, he was M.V.P in football and basketball as well as being named All-New England in both sports.[5]
As a Division I student-athlete at Marist College, Stellato was the leading receiver during the 2000 and 2001 seasons. He recorded the most receiving touchdowns in a career at the wide receiver position.[6]
Football career
Stellato played two seasons in the AF2 (AF2), signing his first contract with the Florida Firecats in 2002. He also played with the Louisville Fire and the Memphis Xplorers. He went to Mini Camp with the New York Dragons. He became a member of the St. John's Prep football coaching staff in 2006.[7]
Books
Stellato is the author of two books: 4th and Long The Odds: My Journey[8] and No Backing Down[9] which chronicle his journeys in life and sports.[10] No Backing down is being converted to a screen play by Angelo Pizzo and was named Mascot Book of the year in 2014. [citation needed] It was also featured in the Patriots Hall of Fame in 2015.[11] He also wrote the kids books Football Magic: Buddy's New Beginning and Football Magic: A Pirate's Tale.
Philanthropy
Stellato ran and completed the 2007 and 2008 Boston Marathons. He raised $7,000 for the Respite Center and Good Sports.[12]
Stellato volunteers at St. Judes Hospital and Shriners Hospital. He also supports Lifebridges Homeless Shelter, which is located in his hometown.[13]
Honors and awards
In 2013, Stellato was inducted into the Massachusetts Italian American Sports Hall of Fame.[14] That same year he was inducted into the Salem High School Hall of Fame and featured in Sports Networker "Top Agents in the NFL".[15] In 2014, Stellato was honored with the Moynihan Lumber Post Graduate Achievement Award.[16] In 2016, Stellato was featured on the October cover of North Shore Magazine Movers and Shakers.[17]
In August 2016, Stellato was selected as one of the Business Journal's 40-under-40.[18]
In November 2017, Stellato was honored as Greater Boston's Ten Outstanding Young Leaders.[citation needed]
In June 2018, Stellato was inducted into the Gunnery Prep Athletic Hall of Fame.[citation needed]
References
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- ^ "Top NFL Sports Agents". SportsNetworker.com. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
- ^ "Sean Stellato's Public Speaking Topics". Civin Media Relations. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
- ^ "No Backing Down". Mascot Books. 10 May 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
- ^ "Salem announces 12-member Hall of Fame Class of 2013". SalemNews.com. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
- ^ "N.e. Prep School Football". Hartford Courant. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
- ^ "THE MARIST FOOTBALL STORY – 1965-2004" (PDF). grfx.cstv.com. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
- ^ "Sean Stellato added to Prep football coaching staff". SalemNews.com. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
- ^ Stellato, Sean (April 2005). 4th and Long The Odds: My Journey. ISBN 0595342310.
- ^ Stelatto, Sean (5 August 2014). No Backing Down. ISBN 978-1620867808.
- ^ "Local Sports Agent Sean Stellato Presents New Book: "No Backing Down"". Bostoniano.com. Archived from the original on 16 August 2014. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
- ^ "Scribe set for film on Salem football". 24 July 2016.
- ^ "Peabody's Stellato runs to help children". Itemlive.com. Archived from the original on 8 December 2014. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
- ^ "About".
- ^ "Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame comes calling for Stellato". SalemNews.com. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
- ^ "Salem announces 12-member Hall of Fame Class of 2013". SalemNews.com. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
- ^ "Jean DePlacido column: Peabody duo looking to get lacrosse up and running in Oklahoma". SalemNews.com. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
- ^ http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/883fbe6e#/883fbe6e/1 [dead link]
- ^ "Meet the Boston Business Journal's 2016 40 Under 40 honorees". bizjournals.com. Retrieved 7 September 2016.