Athletes Doing Good

The name Lombardi is one of the most recognizable names in sports history, a name that has left a legacy in the NFL and the importance of giving back. John Lombardi, Coach Vince Lombardi’s grandson, gives us stories from his childhood growing up with Coach Lombardi as his grandfather, his time working with Coach Belichick, and his experiences carrying on his grandfather’s legacy. John’s passion for the game of football and giving back to the cancer community is another example of an athlete doing good.

Montee Ball was a star running back for the Wisconsin Badgers; a Heisman finalist in 2011 who was setting records and getting drafted by the Denver Broncos. He opens up about his struggles, publishing a memoir and working in alcohol-addiction support, outreach programs and whats next. 

Daniel Gafford left a mark in Washington beyond just basketball with all he did for the community. We discuss his recent trade to the Mav's and what he is looking forward to in his new city. 

Megan is a former UW Madison and Marquette Law School graduate and now lawyer, who works with current and former professional athletes on a variety of matters, including real estate, business formation and transactions, and estate planning.  Learn more about  the legal department at Nike in Portland, Oregon, athlete endorsement contracts, special events, licensing and the change of the NIL landscape. 

Jake Wood: Wisconsin football player. U.S. Marine. NGO founder. Author and entrepreneur. You may also see him writing and speaking frequently on topics of leadership, organizational culture, and social issues. When he's not chasing the loves of his life through the sand he is the founder and CEO of Groundswell, a new stealth startup. Additionally, he remains the Executive Chairman of Team Rubicon, a global nonprofit he co-founded in 2010.  

Women in Sports Day calls for honoring an influential woman in the sports field. 
Meet Amanda Braun Director of Athletics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The first-ever female to hold that position at Milwaukee, Braun was named the NCAA Division I Nike Executive of the Year and constitutes much more praise. Appointed as a member of the NCAA Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee and was honored by the Milwaukee Business Journal as part of its 2019 Women of Influence Award winners. She boasts the impact UWM Athletics has made in the community. Learn more about her unique experience to get where she is today and the impact she is making in the name of sports. 

A woman who wears many hats, one being Bijan Robinson’s Manager, meet Cleyrissa Robinson. Bijan also labels her, “coolest person he has ever met.” We dive into not only his extreme success on the field but also how he falls back on his values and what is important:  His relationship and trust he has in God & community involvement. Always striving to make a difference, he created the Bijan Robinson Foundation...tune in to learn more!   

Texas football mom, advocate and so much more. Meet mom of Colt's QB Sam Ehlinger and Jake Ehlinger who was known on the football field as “Fearless #48.” The UT linebacker unexpectedly died in May of 2021 from fentanyl poisoning. Now his mother is sharing his story to save other young people from accidentally overdosing.

2016 marked all new beginnings for Josh as he made his NASCAR debut at his home track, Road America. Since then, Bilicki has competed in almost 200 NASCAR National Races, including famed races such as the Daytona 500, Coca-Cola 600 and Southern 500. 

Josh often finds himself behind the wheel of a dirt sprint car, dirt midget, road racing car, or his shifter kart. And most importantly he is an avenue for so much good with his active work with Lemons of Love, Make a Wish, Susan G Komen and more. 

An author, motivational speaker, former NBA player and wellness advocate Chris has founded his own organizations that provide programs and services with a goal of overcoming setbacks and navigating life’s challenges. Chris dives into his personal story with recovery and how he now dedicates his life to Herren Talks, Herren Project and Herren Wellness. He has spoken to over 1 million students nation wide through Herren talks on substance abuse, self-esteem and wellness. Hear more about his story...