The Life After Sports Talk Podcast

Let's begin season 2 with some real talk! I give my thoughts on Amaud Arbery and George Floyd. As well as the peaceful protest. Most importantly I give my thoughts on solutions to establish equality for all black and brown people in America.

Listen to the incredible story of Charles Johnson. His story of success is the epitome of what success looks like. His football career started at Blinn Jr. College where he was ultimately able to earn a scholarship to Texas Tech. At Texas Tech he realized quickly that the NFL may not be in his future and planned his career in the sports industry. 15 years later, Charles is now Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for Dallas Wings. Charles’ story is what life after sports is all about!

Listen to my first ever guest, Aaron Ross. Aaron Ross is a former 1st Round draft pick of New York Giants and Texas Longhorn Legend. Aaron Ross is candid and honest as he speaks on his journey after playing for the New York Giants. Find out how football translated into a successful business and how entrepreneurship played a pivotal role in his life. He speaks about marriage and how important it was to talk to his father and build their relationships. Aaron Ross doesn’t hold anything back in this exclusive interview.

To complete my 3 week series on all things youth and sports this episode serves as a memoir for what I wish parents and kids knew. 10 years as an educator and coach has given me great insight into what gives our children the best opportunity to be the best they can be. This episode provides just that, what I wish kids and parents knew!.

You’ve heard my strong dislike of the youth sports culture, but now I want to offer my insight on raising young athletes. It’s our job as parents and coaches to give our children the best chance to be successful on and off the court. I’ve broken it down from elementary to high school to give you the ultimate guide to raising athletes.

As a 10 year coach listen to my take on Youth Sports. Youth sports are completely out of control. From the overbearing dads to the anxiety-filled moms, some young athletes have no chance of success due to their parents alone. Then add on the “daddy volunteers” who consider themselves gurus. Youth sports are crazy!

It wasn’t easy for me to realize I was depressed, let alone admit it to myself. It all began the day I was released from the Indianapolis Colts. After that, I quickly spiraled into a secret state of depression. The ego of being an athlete wouldn't allow me to talk to anyone about it. I figured it made me seem weak. Thankfully, along with my wife, my students helped me out of a deep dark depression. The old adage of “kids say the darndest things” proved pivotal in dealing with my depression.  Listen as I tell the story of my secret depression and how I came out of it.

LET’S BE HONEST, IT’S NOT ALWAYS EASY TO SEE EVERYONE AROUND YOU BE SUCCESSFUL. LISTEN AS I TELL YOU HOW I HANDLED EVERYONE AROUND ME  BE SUCCESS AND HOW IT ULTIMATELY HELPED ME BECOME SUCCESSFUL.