Mike Alstott Football Camp

In his 12 years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Mike Alstott established himself as the premier fullback in the NFL. His nickname wa the "A-Train" for his bruising style of play. Alstott is well known as a team player and is probably one the most popular players to ever play for the Buccaneers. A Purdue graduate, Alstott lives year-round in the area and is very active in the Tampa Bay community. He was given the key to the city of St. Petersburg in 2003, has made an indelible mark with his charitable efforts and business enterprises.

This past offseason, he founded the Mike Alstott Family Foundation, allowing him to focus on the charities and issues that mean the most to him and his family. His camp mission is to offer a great product in the summer and to teach the game of football right! You will love his passion for football. Come spend a week with him and find out for yourself.

Alstott is regarded as one of the best power runners in the NFL, known for running over defenders and breaking tackles. A 6-time Pro Bowler and 4-time All-Pro, he is also one of the few fullbacks in the league who still carry the ball on a regular basis. Alstott is the leading career scorer among non-kickers in Buccaneers history and holds the team record for career touchdowns scored with 71. He was a member of the Buccaneers team that won Super Bowl XXXVII. Alstott had an impressive performance in the game, rushing for 15 yards and a touchdown, the first one in that game, and the first Super Bowl touchdown in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history. He also caught 5 passes for 43 yards.

Alstott starred at Purdue, where he became the first Boilermaker named MVP in each of his final three seasons. Alstott scored 12 touchdowns as a sophomore, 14 as a junior and 11 as a senior. He averaged 5.6 yards per career during his Purdue career before graduating with a bachelor's degree in business. He finished as Purdue's all-time leading rusher with 3,635 yards, including a school-best 1,436 yards in 1995. He holds the Purdue record for most career rushing touchdowns with 39.

Alstott lettered in both football and baseball at Joliet Catholic Academy in Joliet, Illinois. As a junior, he led this perennial Chicago Catholic League football power to a state championship with a 14-0 record. Mike also threw the winning two point conversion in the championship game. He was a Parade football All-American and was recognized as Player of the Year by the Chicago Sun Times.

Named to the Pro Bowl for the sixth consecutive year in 2002, including the third straight year as a starter, marking the most appearances for an offensive player in club history.
Possesses tremendous work ethic and toughness.
His bruising style and penchant for finding the end zone has helped him become the Buccaneers’ all-time leader in total touchdowns (61) and rushing touchdowns (49).
Ranks second all-time on the club’s rushing list with 4,837 yards... Stands fourth on the Buccaneers’ career scoring list with 370 points, tops among non-kickers.
Owns seven career 100-yard rushing games.
Tampa Bay owns a 40-9 record in the regular season when he scores a touchdown.
Ranked tied for sixth in team history with 259 career receptions.
Career totals include 1,265 rushing attempts for 4,837 yards (3.8 avg.) and 49 touchdowns, and 259 receptions for 1,977 yards (7.6 avg.) and 12 touchdowns.
Has played in 126 career games with 115 starts... Also has seen action in nine postseason contests with seven starts.
His ten consecutive seasons are the most for any current offensive player. seasons.
Entered the league as a second-round pick (35th overall) in the 1996 NFL Draft.

Owns a restaurant, Island Way Grill in Clearwater, with former teammate Dave Moore.
Maintains a ticket program, Alstott's Army, at home games.
Frequently visits patients at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg.
Hosted the Celebrity Outdoor Weekend for the fourth consecutive year to benefit the Children's Cancer Center this spring.
Took 50 youths who were waiting for mentors in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Pinellas program fishing in 2005.
Does extensive community work with the Angelus Group, a home for disabled children.
Spent time at the Joshua House during the holidays each of the past 10 years.
Served as grand marshal of the St. Petersburg Grand Prix in 2005.
Worked with Special Olympic athletes through the Gatorade Junior Training Camp in Orlando from 2004-06.