It’s hard stepping off the field and into the beginning of your new journey. Each week, join Jeff Hawkins, a former Division 1 football player, as he interviews former athletes who are managing the transition off the field and into their new lives. If you’re interested in sports and athletes, want to hear some great conversations, or just want to gain a different point of view, this is the podcast for you.
Taj is a former Stony Brook defensive back who is now a professional career coach that helps athletes transition into their lives after sports. Find Taj @tajdashaun on Twitter www.tajdashaun.com Hit the email: Jeff@changingthefield.com Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField Website: https://www.changingthefield.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QX8pQY5NxtHoF2BIZTvyB?si=Ru4IlxGSQQ-fco4qFdow_A #lifeaftersports #lifeaftersport #sports #athlete #d1 #professional #podcast #changingthefield #interview #inspiration #proathlete #lifestyle #studentathlete #motivation #athletelife #podcastlove #ncaa #nfl #usf #backyard #love #lifeafterthegame #football #lifestory #oregon #stonybrook #thriveaftersports --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Darrion is a former University of Oregon offensive lineman where he won three Pac-12 Championships (09’-11’). He played four years of professional football mainly for the Dallas Cowboys. Since retiring, he has spent his time investing, screenwriting for television, and reading. Find Darrion @darrionweems on Twitter Hit the email: Jeff@changingthefield.com Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField Website: https://www.changingthefield.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QX8pQY5NxtHoF2BIZTvyB?si=Ru4IlxGSQQ-fco4qFdow_A --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
PK is a former Florida State University wide receiver where he made one of the most famous catches in school history against rival UF. PK played professional football for the New England Patriots (where he won a Super Bowl), Cincinnati Bengals, Miami Dolphins, Oakland Raiders, Toronto Argonauts, Buffalo Bills, and Calgary Stampede. Since retiring, he has spent his time being a father, coaching his children in youth sports, and working as a warehouseman in Ohio. Find PK: @PKSamII on Twitter Hit the email: Jeff@changingthefield.com Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField Website: https://www.changingthefield.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QX8pQY5NxtHoF2BIZTvyB?si=Ru4IlxGSQQ-fco4qFdow_A --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Rennie is a former University of Georgia first-team All-American linebacker who played professional football for the Tennessee Titans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Edmonton Eskimos, and BC Lions. Since retiring, he has become an accomplished author, keynote speaker, and professional development coach based out of the Atlanta area. Find Rennie: https://www.instagram.com/renniecurran Rennie's book: https://www.amazon.com/Free-Agent-Rennie-Curran/dp/1936937638 Hit the email: Jeff@changingthefield.com Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField Website: https://www.changingthefield.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthefield/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-dyxWACQKWMKDDh4e5KHCA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jason is a former 4-time letterman at Boise State University where he played defensive back. Currently, he is the CEO of virtual reality company Playbook Five. Find Jason @: https://playbookfive.com/ Hit the email: Jeff@changingthefield.com Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField Website: https://www.changingthefield.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthefield/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-dyxWACQKWMKDDh4e5KHCA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Auggie is the all-time leader in tackles for the University of South Florida. Currently, he is a middle school teacher and co-owns Bullshark Training. Find Auggie @: https://instagram.com/bullshark_training?igshid=16yiq1j1qg9k0 Hit the email: Jeff@changingthefield.com Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField Website: https://www.changingthefield.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthefield/ Youtube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Changing The Field: #028 - Thomas R Williams Nicknamed The Hitman, Thomas was a captain on USC’s football team where he and his Trojan teammates had a record of 59-6. They won 2 National Championships and 3 Rose Bowls. Selected 155th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft Thomas played 5 years in the NFL before suffering a career ending neck injury. Now Thomas is a CEO, author, Professional Speaker, NFL Player Engagement Ambassador, and Philanthropist. Find Thomas @: http://thomasrwilliams.com/about/ Hit the email: Jeff@changingthefield.com Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField Website: https://www.changingthefield.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Sam Barrington, a former professional football player for the Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, New Orleans Saints, and Buffalo Bills joins Jeff Hawkins to discuss life lessons from football. The discussion involves the importance of emotional intelligence, coming to terms with retirement, and Sam’s successful construction business Sky Limit Equipment among other things. Hit the email: Jeff@changingthefield.com Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField Website: https://www.changingthefield.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by Emerson Morris to discuss his journey from playing Division 1 football for the University of South Florida to becoming an accomplished author, pastor, fitness instructor, and educator. Emerson is the author of the books "Daddy's Milk" and more recently "Defeating The Giants From Within: You're Stronger Than You Think". Check out Emerson's fitness business on Facebook. Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField Website: https://www.changingthefield.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by Baylin Trujillo to discuss his journey from playing College football for the University of South Florida and Webber International to becoming an accomplished Quarterback Trainer and Business Owner. Baylin is also a Co-Host for ESPN Orlando 580AM with Heath Ziglar on their High School Scoreboard show. Check out Baylin's QB Training business on Facebook. BTru's Advanced QB Camp. Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField Website: https://www.changingthefield.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by Ryan Gilliam to discuss his journey from playing Division 1 football for the University of South Florida to becoming an accomplished business executive who has been recognized for excelling in business by leading media outlets such as FOX NEWS, CNBC, and Business Insider. Ryan is the author of the book "The Cost of Greatness" and has been interviewed by NBC, ABC, ESPN, NPR, CBS, FOX, HR Magazine and many more. Ryan has also served as a board member and adviser for several non-profit organizations including The Jude 3 Project, NCAA After the Game Task Force, Autism Speaks, and Northeast Florida Education Consortium. He speaks regularly to high school & college students about achieving their dreams. Check out Ryan's consulting business on Facebook and listen to his podcast "Partnered in Purpose". Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField Website: https://www.changingthefield.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by his former teammate Evan Landi to discuss his journey from playing professional football in Germany to becoming a Firefighter/Paramedic back in South Florida. Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField Website: https://www.changingthefield.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by Greg Roe to discuss his journey from the Canadian Olympic Gymnastic team to competing with Nitro Circus and pioneering the new sport of Freestyle Trampoline. https://www.freestyletrampolineassociation.com/ Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField Website: https://www.changingthefield.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by Julius Forte to discuss his journey from playing football at the University of South Florida to becoming a Business Owner, Chef, and Culinary Arts instructor in the Tampa Bay Area. Check out Forte Fuels in St. Petersburg, Florida for all of your meal prep needs! Find Julius at: https://fortefuels.com https://www.facebook.com/fortefuels Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField Website: https://www.changingthefield.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by former teammate Matt Grothe to discuss his journey from playing on the field for the University of South Florida to becoming an On-Premise Beer Salesman. Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by his former teammate Matt Floyd to discuss his journey from playing Division 1 football for the University of South Florida and South Alabama to becoming a Government Relations Manager for the Port of Tampa. Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by his former teammate Mike Walsh to discuss his journey from playing football for the University of South Florida to high school teaching in Florida. Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by former Mizzou gymnast Jodie Libadisos to discuss her journey from college athletics to becoming an Associate Athletic Director at the University of South Florida. Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by former division 1 football player Kalin Hall to discuss his journey from playing in college to becoming a Law Enforcement Officer in Hillsborough County, Florida. Disclaimer: The views shared on this podcast are in no way affiliated with Hillsborough County Police Department or Sheriff’s office. Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by former professional football player Kion Wilson to discuss his journey from playing in the NFL to becoming a Medical Device Sales Representative and multi-weight Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion in Tampa, Florida. Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by his former teammate Thor Jozwiak to discuss his journey from playing football for the University of South Florida to high school teaching and coaching in Florida. Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by former professional ballerina Adriana Baez to discuss her journey from dancing to becoming a Medical Student at the University of Miami. Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by his former USF teammate Bobby Eveld to discuss his journey from playing professional baseball to becoming an engineer. Bobby was also the starting Quarterback at the University of South Florida and has one of the biggest wins in school history on his resume. Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by his former USF teammate Damien Edwards to discuss his journey from playing professional football to becoming a Product Advisor for one of the biggest tech companies in the world. Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by Michael Mcfarland to discuss his journey from playing professional football to fighting through physical rehabilitation after a devastating car accident. Mike is the Host of the Faith and Patience podcast and is continuing to fight for his dreams of becoming a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Follow Mike's show at: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Q2by1ElB8fD2kvp13HLam Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by his former teammate Anthony Love to discuss his journey from playing football at the University of South Florida to becoming a Medical Device Sales Representative in Tampa, Fl. Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by Todd Chandler to discuss his journey from playing football at the University of South Florida to becoming a Mental Health Technician at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Tampa. Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by Kevin Gidrey to discuss his journey from playing football at East Carolina University and the University of South Florida to owning his own gym and becoming a successful entrepreneur. Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by another former teammate Mak Djulbegovic to discuss his journey from playing Division 1 football for the University of South Florida to becoming a Medical Student at the University of Miami. Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by his former teammate Luke Sager to discuss his journey from playing Division 1 football for the University of South Florida to becoming a Senior Sales Representative in Los Angeles, California. Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by his former teammate Sampson Genus to discuss his journey from playing Division 1 football for the University of South Florida and professional football for the Green Bay Packers, to becoming a Business Manager in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by his former teammate Andrew Ketchel to discuss his journey from playing Division 1 football at the collegiate level for the University of South Florida to becoming a Government Affairs Consultant in Tallahassee, Florida. Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by his former teammate Josh Garvin to discuss his journey from playing football at the collegiate level for the University of South Florida to teaching and coaching in Ohio. Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Jeff is joined by his beautiful wife Tamara to discuss his journey into retiring from playing football at the collegiate level for the University of South Florida. We also discuss coaching football and dealing with the fear that comes along with finding a new identity away from sports. Continue the conversation at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHawkins89 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheFieldPodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ChangingTheField --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
Hey everybody! Welcome to the first episode of Changing The Field with Jeff Hawkins. This show is for all the athletes out there that experience life after the game. The struggles, the heartache, the tools we gain, and all the self-discovery along the way. What does life after the game look like? The only ones that have that answer are the ones that have done it. The trailblazers that have ventured into the void that is life after sports and have managed to continue producing results. I will also be interviewing career transition experts, sport psychologist, mental coaches, fitness trainers, authors, and many more with the hopes of lighting the way for future generations of athletes. With the long form conversation format that is used for this show, authenticity is paramount. You’re going to hear the realities that many athletes face after the lights dim and the crowds stop cheering. For the sensitive hearted, please be warned that this show will contain explicit content at times. This talk needs to be had and it needs to be real. Thank you for taking the time to check out my show and don’t forget to subscribe and add Changing The Field on Facebook and Twitter! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changingthefield/message
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