BE Modern Man: Meet “The NFL Warrior and Community Servant” Quinton Coples

Creativity, hard work, and spiritual strength are just a few of the key tenets that men of color carry as they pursue their goals. On the field Coples is a giant among men, but in the community he remains accessible with everyone. “My biggest impact within the community comes by physically being there, rolling up my sleeves and walking forward with my community,” Coples tells BE Modern Man. “For me this is much more impactful than sending a check or representing from afar.”

Getting on the ground and physically putting in the work directly combats the ongoing negative narrative being told about athletes in the media. “My narrative enables others to speak confidently against the mainstream media’s incessant depiction of athletes as self-centered, ungrateful and naïve professionals with little to no financial intelligence,” says Coples. “This type of exposure is needed in telling our stories so that it exposes and even empowers others to make smarter and more meaningful choices now that they’ve become aware.”

Creating an impact on and off the field Coples says “a BE Modern Man is a man of dignity and morality, and stands for someone who handles business to the fullest while giving back to help others.”

The BlackEnterprise.com team salutes Quinton Coples, a young man blessed to play the sport he loves at the highest level, for using his platform to impact fans across the world. Catch Coples handling business on the field this coming fall, and in the community all year long.

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