In Episode 2 of When The Ball Drops, we sit down with former Reggie Ball quarterback Reggie Ball for an honest conversation about life, leadership, adversity, and what happens when the game is no longer the center of your world.

Reggie opens up about his journey through football, the pressures that came with being a high-profile athlete, and the lessons he learned both on and off the field. From navigating expectations to finding purpose beyond sports, he shares the mindset shifts that helped shape the man he is today.

This episode is packed with wisdom for athletes, former athletes, and anyone facing a major life transition. Reggie drops gems on resilience, accountability, personal growth, and the importance of defining yourself beyond your accomplishments.

When the lights dim, the crowd disappears, and the ball finally drops—who are you?

Tune in for a powerful conversation that will challenge, inspire, and remind you that your greatest purpose may begin after the game ends.

🎙️ When The Ball Drops
Hosted by Corey Griffin & Felicia Burnett
Featuring Reggie Ball

The program is designed to help student-athletes better understand the emotional and psychological challenges that often accompany athletic transition, normalize the experience of identity change, and equip participants with practical tools to navigate uncertainty, career exploration, and personal growth beyond athletics.

Through facilitated discussions, guided exercises, and real-world storytelling from former elite athletes, participants are encouraged to translate the strengths developed through sport into sustainable life skills, strengthen self-awareness, and leave the program with greater clarity, confidence, and direction for their next chapter.

The program is educational and developmental in nature and is intended to complement existing institutional resources by supporting athlete well-being, career readiness, and long-term personal development in a safe, structured, and proactive manner.