Move The Ball®

On today’s episode, Jennifer King shares her journey to becoming the first African American female assistant coach in the NFL and how you can position yourself in a way that consistently adds value. Listen in as Jen and Jennifer discuss the benefit of a short memory, managing your personal brand, and preparing for opportunities before they arise. Jennifer also shares the best advice she’s ever received from a coach.

Jennifer King is currently an assistant running backs coach with the Washington Football Team, making her the first African American female assistant position coach in NFL history. Jennifer also coached for Dartmouth college and was a coaching intern with the Carolina Panthers and also served as an assistant wide receivers coach and special teams assistant for the Arizona Hotshots of the Alliance of American Football (AAF). Jennifer was also a seven-time All-American quarterback and wide receiver for the Carolina Phoenix women's tackle football team from 2006-2017. In 2018, she played wide receiver and defensive back for the New York Sharks, who won the 2018 WFA National Championship. Jennifer also played wide receiver and safety in the District for the D.C. Divas women's tackle football team in 2019. Jennifer was also the head basketball coach of Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte Campus from 2016-2018.

 

You can connect with Jennifer in the following ways: 

IG: @jennifer.king5

Twitter: @jenniferking5

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-king-116bb218/

WNFC Football: wnfcfootball.com

WNFC IG: @wnfcfootball

 

 

What does greatness look like for you? Get off the sideline and take the next step towards achieving your goals by downloading the exclusive Life Assessment and Goal Worksheet Jen uses with her clients to help them identify what they want and the most direct path for moving forward. Click here to download it now: bit.ly/crossthegoalline

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Today Slade Heathcott shares the importance of building a support system around yourself in order to ensure a successful career, both as an athlete and as a business professional. Join Jen and Slade as they discuss pursuing passions vs. making your passion your profession, financial guidance to consider when being in business for yourself, and how Slade’s organization is creating a network for minor league players to help them grow professionally.

Slade Heathcott is a former professional baseball outfielder who was a first-round draft pick by the New York Yankees in the 2009 MLB Draft. Slade has done quite a bit beyond the game of baseball, using his position in the game to “move the ball” and create a better future for minor league ballplayers everywhere. From cleaning up beaches in the Dominican Republic to building an orphanage for kids in Florida, Slade uses baseball as a conduit for the good he sees in the world. Slade is also Director of Operations for More than Baseball. 

 

You can connect with Slade in the following ways:

Slade Heathcott IG: https://www.instagram.com/slade.heathcott/

Slade Heathcott Twitter: https://twitter.com/heathcott_slade

More than Baseball: https://www.morethanbaseball.org/

More than Baseball IG: https://www.instagram.com/mtb_org/ 

More than Baseball Twitter: https://twitter.com/mtb_org

 

 

What does greatness look like for you? Get off the sideline and take the next step towards achieving your goals by downloading the exclusive Life Assessment and Goal Worksheet Jen uses with her clients to help them identify what they want and the most direct path for moving forward. Click here to download it now: bit.ly/crossthegoalline

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Today Adam Edwards reveals his best advice for career transitioning as he helps athletes find the support and partnerships needed to embark on their next business venture. Listen in as Jen and Adam discuss how athletes are trained to persevere and hustle to the next goal.  They also dive into the importance of understanding your numbers, who you need to support you during a career transition, and the necessity of authenticity.

Adam Edwards is an NFL Alumni and Co-Founder of iMatch Franchise & Global Investments, an independent Franchise and M&A Brokerage Firm, managing over 400 brands and listings. He‘s helped thousands over his distinguished career as a certified franchise executive and intermediary, with millions sold in transactions. Adam oversees recruitment, business development, and the “Match-Making” process to ensure clients get into business for themselves, but not by themselves. Adam encourages those transitioning or post-career to gain industry knowledge and conduct intense research before getting involved in any business.

 You can learn more about Adam and his efforts in the following ways:

www.imatchfranchise.com

www.goliathconsulting.com

Adam Edwards - Business Broker

Adam Edwards - BizBuySell 

Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund

 

What does greatness look like for you? Get off the sideline and take the next step towards achieving your goals by downloading the exclusive Life Assessment and Goal Worksheet Jen uses with her clients to help them identify what they want and the most direct path for moving forward. Click here to download it now: bit.ly/crossthegoalline

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On today’s episode Rob Thompson shares the importance of playing offense in times of uncertainty. Listen in as Jen and Rob discuss using hindsight to predict your next move, having the right people on your team, and how to create a morning routine that fosters a positive mindset. Rob also shares why you should be focusing on clarity and passion in order to figure out where your ideal role lies within the sports industry.

Rob Thompson is a 30+ year sports and media executive, entrepreneur, author and angel investor who spent majority of career with The National Football League, The Arena Football League, and the Walt Disney Company in grassroots player/fan development and family facing entertainment. As an entrepreneur, Rob was part of 4 sports startups and 3 exits. Rob also played college football and was inducted into the University of New Haven Chargers Hall of Football Fame in 2009.

 

You can connect with Rob in the following ways:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robthompson78/

GamePlanU: www.gameplanu.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robthompsonlive

Twitter: https://twitter.com/robthompsonlive

 

 

What does greatness look like for you? Get off the sideline and take the next step towards achieving your goals by downloading the exclusive Life Assessment and Goal Worksheet Jen uses with her clients to help them identify what they want and the most direct path for moving forward. Click here to download it now: bit.ly/crossthegoalline

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Matthias Metternich joins Jen today on Move the Ball® to discuss how his curiosity and foundations of learning the art of risk-taking played a role in his success as an entrepreneur. Listen in as Matthias and Jen discuss the necessity of creativity in entrepreneurship and how focuses on the iterative design process in order to quickly correct missteps and ensure peak performance within his organization. Matthias also shares his experience working with Kobe Bryant and the importance of finding the right support to launch your product.

Matthias Metternich is a serial entrepreneur and is the Founder and CEO of Art of Sport, a body care brand built from the ground up to help all athletes reach peak performance. Matthias was joined in his vision by Founding Partner, the late Kobe Bryant, and the brand’s current athlete roster includes James Harden, JuJu Smith-Shuster, and Javier Baez.

 

You can connect with Matthias in the following ways:

Website: artofsport.com

Instagram: @goartofsport

Twitter: @artofsport

 

 

What does greatness look like for you? Get off the sideline and take the next step towards achieving your goals by downloading the exclusive Life Assessment and Goal Worksheet Jen uses with her clients to help them identify what they want and the most direct path for moving forward. Click here to download it now: bit.ly/crossthegoalline

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On today’s episode of Move the Ball® Mickey Joseph shares the importance of blocking out the noise and staying focused on the task at hand. Listen in as Jen and Mickey discuss how coaches support their teams changing perspectives, understanding how they learn in different ways, and how to learn from your mistakes.

Mickey Joseph is an American football coach and former University of Nebraska quarterback who is currently the Assistant Head Coach and Wide Receivers Coach at Louisiana State University (LSU), the football program that won the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship. Mickey has had over 20 years of college coaching experience with a number of football programs, including Louisiana Tech, Grambling State, and having the assistant coach and head coaching jobs at Langston University.

 

You can learn more about Mickey in the following ways:

Louisiana State University Football:

Twitter: @LSUfootball

Instagram: @LSUfootball

Website: https://lsusports.net/sports/football

 

Coach Mickey Joseph:

Twitter: @daboot02

 

What does greatness look like for you? Get off the sideline and take the next step towards achieving your goals by downloading the exclusive Life Assessment and Goal Worksheet Jen uses with her clients to help them identify what they want and the most direct path for moving forward. Click here to download it now: bit.ly/crossthegoalline

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Today on Move the Ball® Johanna Faries discusses how she was empowered and supported by women as she grew professionally. Listen in as Jen and Johanna discuss the importance of women working in a predominantly males space, why you should always be focused on improvement, and how to find coaches to support your career path.

Johanna Faries serves as Head of Leagues for Activision Blizzard Esports, overseeing league operations, product development, and general management of the Call of Duty League (CDL) and the Overwatch League (OWL) esports globally, which is going into its second season and includes 12 professional teams across 4 countries featuring the best Call of Duty players in the world and dedicated amateur competition systems year-round. Johanna is a sports industry veteran, who joined the Activision Blizzard’s leadership team in 2018 after 12 years with the National Football League (NFL) at its League Office Headquarters. Johanna is an innovator who is shaping the future of esports and has been recognized as one of the 2020 Most Powerful Women in Sports.

 

You can learn more about Johanna and her work at https://www.activision.com/home

 

What does greatness look like for you? Get off the sideline and take the next step towards achieving your goals by downloading the exclusive Life Assessment and Goal Worksheet Jen uses with her clients to help them identify what they want and the most direct path for moving forward. Click here to download it now: bit.ly/crossthegoalline

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Today on Move the Ball® Nigel Kirwan discusses decision-making, speed, and staying adaptable in sports and in business. Jen and Nigel explore the shifts and discoveries Nigel made while growing up in the culture of hockey and how his passion allowed him to practice making fast, confident decisions both on and off the ice. Nigel also explains the many shifts the NHL made during the pandemic and how the league worked together to create the best possible outcome.

Nigel Kirwan is currently the video coach for the 2020 Stanley Cup Champions, the Tampa Bay Lightning, and is an original member of the Lightning organization. In his current role, Nigel is responsible for the breakdown of pre-scout and game film, formulating of scouting reports on opposing clubs, and creating highlight and specialty film for use by the Lightning coaches and players. Nigel also served as the video coach for Team USA in the 2008 International Ice Hockey Federations Men's World Championship and as video coach for Team USA at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. 

 

You can connect with Nigel in the following ways:

Tampa Bay Lightning: https://www.nhl.com/lightning

Tampa Bay LightningTwitter: @tblightning

Tampa Bay Lightning Instagram:@tblightning

Follow Nigel on Twitter: @NigelK13

 

What does greatness look like for you? Get off the sideline and take the next step towards achieving your goals by downloading the exclusive Life Assessment and Goal Worksheet Jen uses with her clients to help them identify what they want and the most direct path for moving forward. Click here to download it now: bit.ly/crossthegoalline

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On this episode of Move the Ball® Jeff Garcia reveals the foundational lessons he learned from football that set him up for a lifetime of success. Listen in as Jen and Jeff discuss his nontraditional path to NFL, the importance of getting fired up as a player, and learning the mental discipline of football. They also dive into learning to adapt and adjust as a leader, avoiding the pressure of stepping into someone else’s shoes, and the importance of building a strong team around you.

Jeff Garcia is a retired NFL quarterback who played college football at San Jose State University and played football professionally for 17 years. Jeff was a 4-time CFL All-Star, a CFL Grey Cup Winner, and a 4-time NFL Pro Bowler. During his football career, Jeff played for the CFL’s Calgary Stampeders, the NFL's San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Oakland Raiders. Jeff also played for the Omaha Nighthawks in the United Football League. Currently Jeff is an analyst for NBC Sports in the San Francisco Bay Area and is also working on a number of projects with various companies.

 

You can connect with Jeff in the following ways:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffGarciaJGFA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffgarciaqb5/

Get a custom message from Jeff via Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/jeffgarcia5

 

 

What does greatness look like for you? Get off the sideline and take the next step towards achieving your goals by downloading the exclusive Life Assessment and Goal Worksheet Jen uses with her clients to help them identify what they want and the most direct path for moving forward. Click here to download it now: bit.ly/crossthegoalline

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The kickoff episode of Move the Ball® is here as your host Jen Garrett shares her insights from the off season what you can expect heading into Season 2. Listen in as Jen shares the importance of focusing on your goals, supporting yourself with self-care, and the resources she has been able to provide to job seekers looking to move the ball. You’ll also get a preview of the tools and strategies that are coming in future episodes as well as what you can do to suit up and get ready to push toward your own goal line.

What does greatness look like for you? Get off the sideline and take the next step towards achieving your goals by downloading the exclusive Life Assessment and Goal Worksheet Jen uses with her clients to help them identify what they want and the most direct path for moving forward. Click here to download it now: bit.ly/crossthegoalline

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.