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Keith Elias: Pro Sports Retirement Doesn’t Have to Be a Fumble. NFL’s Support Systems Ease Transition to Next Chapter

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The spotlight is shifting, we’re not just cheering on professional athletes during their prime, but also wondering what happens when the final whistle blows as they move from the peaks of their careers into the next chapter of their lives. The conversation turns to the challenges they face outside the sporting arena and the […]

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Tackling Life Beyond the Game: Trey Edmunds’ Journey From NFL to Fatherhood

As athletes’ journeys from professional sports to their lives afterwards increasingly fall under the spotlight, Trey Edmunds’ journey from NFL to fatherhood emerges as a beacon for embracing new beginnings and carving out a purposeful existence post-retirement. Edmunds’ story offers a compelling narrative on navigating change, embracing new roles, and finding purpose after the […]

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Football Touchdowns to Financial Turnarounds: Ronnie Brown’s Shift from NFL to Financial Guidance

In the realm of professional sports, transitioning from the field to a fulfilling post-career life is a journey few navigate as successfully as Ronnie Brown. Known for his dynamic play in the NFL, the former running back seamlessly shifted gears from the NFL to financial guidance, becoming a beacon of wisdom for athletes navigating […]

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Beyond the Game: How Educators Influence Personal Growth and Healing, Insights from Former NFL Star Caleb Campbell

Kevin Dougherty and Caleb Campbell, The Founder and Keynote Speaker – Well-Being, Belonging and Mental Health at COR Consulting, Former NFL Linebacker and West Point graduate engage in a heartfelt discussion on “Just Thinking,” sharing Campbell’s transition from NFL stardom to a life centered on self-discovery and healing. This episode highlights the crucial role […]

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College Football Should Step Up Its Fan Engagement Game to Capitalize on a Willing, Able, and Available Base

Fan engagement is up in the NFL; it’s high time College Football joined the party. The NFL marked an unprecedented achievement in the 2023-2024 season by securing 93 of the top 100 most-watched TV broadcasts in the US, a feat not matched by any other sport. This surge in popularity underscores the NFL’s crucial […]

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The Unseen Lives of NFL Bubble Players and Up-and-Coming Agents

Finding one’s way to the glory of the gridiron can take windy paths, and for those NFL bubble players looking to make it, there are no easy roads. The pathway is no more glamourous for fledgling sports agents trying to make it to the big show. This discussion comes when the NFL landscape is […]

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Institutional Investments in Team Ownership Could Permanently Impact the NFL as We Know It

The NFL is facing a future of uncertainty. With a lack of individual bidders for team ownership, the pendulum is swinging in an unlikely direction and prompting the creation of a committee and rule changes. The NFL, under commissioner Roger Goodell, has initiated a committee to re-evaluate its ownership policies, with considerations including the […]

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Secure Grid Modernization with Zero Trust Architecture
April 19, 2024

Ray Bauer of Verizon Business engages with Del Rodriguez from Palo Alto Networks at DISTRIBUTECH 2024. Rodriguez shares insights into the significance of cybersecurity within the utility sector, particularly in light of increasing cyber threats and the convergence of IT and operational technology (OT). Bauer and Rodriguez discuss Palo Alto Networks’ initiatives to enhance […]

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Private Wireless Networks
April 19, 2024

Verizon host Wayne Weeks discusses the evolving utility industry with John Gaster, CEO of KSI Data Sciences at DISTRIBUTECH 2024. Together, they explore how KSI focuses on harnessing data from remote sensing devices to enhance the safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of utility operations. Gaster emphasizes the significant role of AI and machine learning in […]

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5G Network Platforms
April 19, 2024

Verizon host Matt Montgomery chats with Blaze Vincent and Thedy Wana from Ericsson, where they discuss pressing challenges and opportunities within the utility sector, emphasizing the significant role of digital transformation and 5G technology in addressing these issues. The conversation highlights Ericsson’s contributions to smart grid modernization and how their innovative solutions are tailored […]

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Leveraging 5G to Extend Security Policies
April 19, 2024

Guests Jeff Brown and Carlos Augusto from Fortinet join Brett Barganz of Verizon to discuss the integration of extended security policies with 5G technology at DISTRIBUTECH 2024. They delve into the transformation and challenges in cybersecurity within the utility sector, highlighting the strategic partnership between Fortinet and Verizon to advance security solutions that leverage […]

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When Sports Meets Business Strategies: How A Former NFL Player Became A Success In The World Of Business
July 12, 2023

Over the past decade, we’ve seen an increasing intersection of sports and business, with athletes moving beyond their sports roles into entrepreneurship, investing, brand-building, and business strategies. As the sports industry’s global value is projected to reach $623.6 billion by 2027, the question of how athletes transition into business becomes more pressing. Furthermore, with […]

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Overcoming Cancer and Scoring in the NFL: An Inspiring Journey
June 14, 2023

In a world where tales of overcoming adversity often take center stage, few are as inspiring as that of former NFL player Merril Hoge. His story highlights a unique intersection between battling cancer and maintaining a successful career in one of the most competitive professional sports out there. The relevance of Hoge’s journey has become […]

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Jenifer Welter Shares How NFL Players Responded to Relationship Based Coaching
April 6, 2022

For many, being first is an accomplishment. It is an accolade to boast about to friends, family, colleagues. To Dr. Jenifer Welter, it means something entirely different. Dr. Jenifer Welter, the first female NFL coach, sits down to talk with Game Changers Host Katie Steinberg about her experience as a trailblazer in the NFL. Dr. […]

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How College Athletic Departments Should Be Educating Their Athletes on NIL
March 29, 2022

Named one of Sports Business Journal’s 40 under 40, Casey Schwab is making an impact in the sports -and education- world. In this new episode of Game Changers, host Katie Steinberg sits down with Schwab, CEO of Altius Sports Partners, to discuss education advisory work in utilizing the NIL and beyond. Schwab emphasized the work […]

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After a 20 Year Professional Career, Warren Moon Had a Game Plan Post-Retirement
November 9, 2021

Key Points: Warren Moon had a 20 year professional career in the NFL and CFL. He founded Sports 1 Marketing after hanging up his helmet. Moon’s life could’ve turned out differently after growing up fatherless in Los Angeles. Commentary: On this episode of Game Changers, Host Katie Steinberg talked with Warren Moon about his […]

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“Breaking the Pocket” Inside Warren Moon’s Unconventional Route to the NFL
October 27, 2021

Warren Moon’s play on the field is what made him an NFL legend, but his path to get there was anything but conventional. In this clip from the next episode of Game Changers with Katie Steinberg, Moon describes the situation leading up to the 1978 NFL Draft and sheds light on his decision to start […]

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Looking the Part: How One Ex-Player Dresses the NFL’s Future Stars for the Draft
April 28, 2021

The fans remember the highlights but the franchises remember the technology, data, and inventions that powered their season. Host Tyler Kern sits down with the innovators, leaders and founders that are taking sports into the future.   Adonis Jennings used to pound the gridiron in the XFL. Now the former football player is a clothier for Harper […]

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Breaking the Stigma of Athletes Mishandling Money
April 27, 2021

The fans remember the highlights but the franchises remember the technology, data, and inventions that powered their season. Host Tyler Kern sits down with the innovators, leaders and founders that are taking sports into the future.   Professional athletes and entertainers receive large paydays during their careers. However, many lack the knowledge or have the right people […]

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Connecting Fans and Athletes Through Music
February 22, 2021

The fans remember the highlights but the franchises remember the technology, data, and inventions that powered their season. Host Tyler Kern sits down with the innovators, leaders and founders that are taking sports into the future.   Many of us have seen our favorite athletes warm up before a game — and wondered what they are listening […]

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