College football is one of the most demanding activities to subject yourself to. It requires you to be “all-in” just to give yourself a chance at success at one position, let alone all over the field. Players from the state of Michigan that have proven it’s possible to be a football Swiss Army Knife include Jabril Peppers, Josh Metellus, and Chaz Moore. 

Growing up the son of a football coach, Chaz learned the in’s and out’s of the game that allowed him to have the versatility to play any position his team needed to be successful. His jack-of-all-trades abilities carried his football career from high school to D3 powerhouse Mount Union and back to the great state of Michigan at D2 Davenport University. 

But what does this type of versatility look like in one’s Next Act? It looks like managing a painting and remodeling company that requires you to wear many hats, experiencing the other side of playing by coaching high school football, and rolling with all of the unexpected punches life throws you along the way. 

I’ve known Chaz since high school, and it was an absolute pleasure to talk with him about his First Act of football (00:03:49-00:09:31), what it’s like to transfer schools as a college athlete (00:09:31-00:13:55), Identity being tied to athletics (00:13:55-00:19:42), The transition out of football (00:24:33-00:29:22), and Navigating changes and uncertainty (00:29:22-00:35:54). Chaz also shares what life looks like now in his Next Act (00:35:54-00:43:13), and Redefining structure and success (00:43:13-00:53:00). 

If you’ve ever felt like you lost a piece of your identity after your First Act ended, like you’re drifting through days without an end goal, or that you haven’t found that new passion or purpose that will leave you fulfilled, join us as we learn and grow together on The Next Act.

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