Move The Ball®

Today on Move the Ball™, speaker, U.S. Olympian, and former pro football player Johnny Quinn shares how utilizing athletic discipline and strategy can lead to personal success. Listen in as Jennifer and Johnny discuss controlling variables in your life, being prepared for failure, and the value of working with borrowed wisdom.

Johnny Quinn is a keynote speaker and leadership trainer who also is a U.S. Olympian in the sport of bobsled and competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Johnny is also a former pro football player spending time with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers and Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL. Johnny has been featured on various media outlets around the world, such as: ABC, BBC, CBS, CNN, ESPN, FOX, NBC, TIME, USA Today and the Wall Street Journal. Johnny’s book, PUSH: Breaking through the Barriers is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Target and you can get an autographed copy at his website below. Johnny is also only one of three NFL athletes to also compete in the Olympics. 

You can connect with Johnny in the following ways:

Instagram: @johnnyquinnusa

Twitter: @johnnyquinnusa

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnnyQuinnUSA

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnnyQuinn81

Website: https://www.johnnyquinnusa.com/

Top Speaker Course: https://www.thetopspeaker.com/ (Use Promo Code MOVETHEBALL for $100 discount)

 

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Today on Move the Ball™, former NFL Offensive Tackle and Entrepreneur Jason Fox shares how his experience is a football player influenced his ability to navigate the startup process. Listen in as Jennifer and Jason discuss how to stay hungry at your job, working with different types of people within a team, and how to stay one step ahead when you’re trying something new.

Jason Fox played college football at the University of Miami and was drafted into the NFL in the 4th round of the NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. After six years playing professional football for the Lions and the Miami Dolphins, Jason founded EarBuds, the first social-focused music-sharing platform. EarBuds is different from other music players in the App Store because future users can expect to be able to jump into live sessions with professional athletes and musicians just as easily as they can with their friends. 

EarBuds is a new music-based social platform, that enables users to share moments in music by listening together. Any user can create a playlist for their fans or friends to listen in real-time or at a later date - bringing everyone together through the thread of music.

You can connect with Jason in the following ways: 

Website: https://www.earbudsmusic.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EarBudsmusic/

Twitter: @EarBudsLive

IG: @EarBudsLive

 

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Today on Move the Ball™, former NFL Offensive Lineman Cory Procter shares how his experience as a professional athlete helped him become a better leader in the business world. Listen in as Jennifer and Cory discuss adjusting to shifts in leadership, building relationships with your team, the problem with “going with the flow” and what it’s like to be a faith-based leader.

Cory Procter is a Former NFL Offensive Lineman who played college football at the University of Montana where he was a starter for all four years. Cory was picked up in the NFL by the Detroit Lions and also played for the Dallas Cowboys and the Miami Dolphins. Now Cory, is a father, professional speaker and investment advisor and what separates Cory from the rest is his drive to help others win. Cory is a true warrior for his team, his family, his clients, and his faith.  

You can connect with Cory in the following ways:

ProCapitalTX: ProCapitalTX.com 

Cory Procter: CoryProcter.com

Twitter: @coryprocter

Instagram: @coryprocter

 

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Today on Move the Ball™, founder of Believe in You, Inc. Collette Smith shares what it was like to become the first African-American coach in the NFL and how she is committed to helping others find the confidence they need to accomplish their goals. Listen in as Jennifer and Collette discuss creating relationships through football, adjusting and reinventing ourselves, and being a scholar of the game.

Collette V. Smith is the Founder and President of Believe N You, Inc. and the NFL's 1st African American Female Coach in the history of the National Football League and the 1st Female Coach in NY Jets Franchise History. Collette is also a former women's professional football player, coach, and has dedicated her life to empower youth, in particular, girls and women to know that anything and everything we desire is possible if we believe in ourselves.

You can connect with Collette in the following ways:

Website: www.believenyouinc.com

Instagram: @collettevsmith

Twitter: @cocovee28 

 

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Today on Move the Ball™, former professional baseball outfielder Alex Presley shares how his focus on daily actions kept him consistent through long hours and extended travel as a professional athlete. Listen in as Jennifer and Alex discuss making adjustments as you go, making room for your talent to shine, and adjusting to life outside of professional sports.

Alex is a former professional baseball outfielder and was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 8th round (230th overall) of the 2006 MLB Draft. Alex played for the for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Minnesota Twins, Houston Astros, Milwaukee Brewers, and Detroit Tigers. In total, Alex played professional baseball for twelve years, including eight seasons in the Major Leagues and in 2010 Alex was named Minor League Player of the Year for the Pirates. 

You can connect with Alex In the following ways:

TailTrax (Pet health app):

www.tailtrax.com

Instagram: @tailtrax

MetaNu (Mental wellness program):

www.themetanu.com

Instagram: @themetanu 

Instagram: @alex.presley

 

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Today on Move the Ball™, talent expert Evan Morgenstein shares his journey of representing athletes and the power of social influence to sell products. Listen in as Jennifer and Evan discuss starting a company from the ground floor, the importance of challenging yourself in order to stay competitive, and the top lessons and most common mistakes of being a serial entrepreneur.

Evan Morgenstein is a visionary, innovator and talent expert who never fails to assess markets and create groundbreaking solutions. Starting as a top sports agent for some of the best Olympic athletes in the world, Evan has since positioned himself as the premier celebrity and influencer booking agent, corporate consultant and marketing savant. Creating multiple successful companies including PMG Sports, CelebExperts, Celebrity Trending 10, and his latest creation, The Digital Renegades marketing agency , Morgenstein’s unrelenting and unrivaled pursuit of success has separated him from all others in the space. 

You can connect with Evan in the following ways:

Website: https://thedigitalrenegades.com/

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

Instagram: @evanmorgenstein

Twitter: @EvanMorgenstein

 

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Today on Move the Ball™, co-founder of Beautiful Lives project Bryce Weiler shares how he combined his passion for sports with his desire to help others in order to create a new way for people with disabilities to experience the benefits of playing sports. Listen in as Jennifer and Bryce discuss making the most of every day, creating opportunities as person with disabilities, and how making an impact on others changes your self-perspective.

Bryce Weiler is a blind advocate and the co-founder of the non-profit organization, Beautiful Lives Project. Born four months premature and having developed an eye condition called Retanopothy, it caused Bryce to be blind. Bryce’s passion for sports led him to commentating on radio sports broadcasts while in college. After college, Bryce began developing programs for fans with disabilities and the first teams to join him in his work were the Baltimore Orioles and the New Britain Bees baseball teams.

 

You can connect with Bryce in the following ways:

Website: https://www.beautifullives.org/

Twitter: @beautlivesproj

Instagram: @thebeautifullivesproject

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebeautifullivesproject/

 

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Today on Move the Ball™, motivational teacher, CEO and former college athlete Jeermal Sylvester shares how a single incident during his college basketball career changed the trajectory of his life and how he created a new dream of helping others. Listen in as Jennifer and Jeermal discuss creating consistency through discipline, how empathy helps you connect as a leader, and why it’s never too late to focus on what’s important to you.

Jeermal Mr. “Me Too” Sylvester is a Motivational Teacher, Certified Youth Specialist, Influencer and former college basketball athlete, who played at Ball State. Jeermal is also the CEO of Beauty for Ashes Inc.

Social Links:

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

Instagram: @mr_me_too_indy 

Website: https://jeermal.wixsite.com/mrme2

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Today on Move the Ball™, professional golfer Leslie Cloots discusses how a golf lesson on a family vacation led to her long term success as a professional athlete. Listen in as Jennifer and Leslie discuss the importance of involving others in a solo sport, creating an inner circle you can trust, how her daily routine has changed in quarantine, and why having a great team makes you a great athlete.

Leslie Cloots is a professional golfer from Antwerp, Belgium. She graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 2017, majoring in business administration. She is currently playing her 4th season on the LPGA Symetra Tour. Leslie also speaks 5 languages and enjoys piano and photography when she is off the course.

 

You can connect with Leslie in the following ways:

Instagram: @lesliecloots

Instagram: @birdiecast

Birdiecast Podcast: 

https://anchor.fm/birdiecast

https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/birdiecast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/birdiecast-golf-life-on-tour/id1381187922

 

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Today on Move the Ball™, former NFL head coach and offensive coordinator Brad Childress shares his most powerful leadership lessons from his time as a professional athlete and coach. Listen in as Brad and Jennifer discuss figuring out a different path in professional football after an injury, identifying what makes a great player and leader within your team, and what it’s like working with some of the top players and coaches of the NFL.

Brad Childress spent over 40 years as a coach for many college football programs and NFL franchises, starting off his coaching career as the running backs coach for the University of Illinois. Brad's college coaching career also includes being on the coaching staff for Northern Arizona, Utah, and the University of Wisconsin. Brad has also coached in the NFL serving as offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles, head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns, and head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, among other coaching roles. Brad retired from coaching in the Spring of 2020.

You can connect with Brad via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bradchilli

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