Matthew Slater

2020 Positive Impact Hero, Captain New England Patriots

• Captain, New England Patriots • 8X Pro Bowler | 3X Super Bowl Champion • Ron Burton Community Service Award • Athletes In Action/Bart Starr Award for Character & Leadership

Matthew Slater is a model leader on and off the field. Matthew inspires his New England Patriots teammates and the community through his commitment to his team, his family, and his faith. As co-captain of the Patriots alongside superstars Devin McCourty, Tom Brady, and more, Matthew’s emotional leadership is unrivaled. His speeches to the team before, during and after a game are powerful and set the team’s positive mental approach. Like his father, Matthew was recognized as the Bart Starr Award winner for his character and leadership, and is a Finalist for the 2019-20 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. In his 12 seasons with the Patriots, Matthew has been and continues to be a powerful role model for athletes of all ages.