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Coach Lou Holtz interviews NFL MVP Shaun Alexander on faith, legacy, and fatherhood—an inspiring journey of grit, purpose, and American values. The post Shaun Alexander | S2E7 appeared first on The Lou Holtz Show.

FOX Sports Radio Weekend host and former NFL offensive lineman Ephraim Salaam is in for Rob, and he and Chris explain why it's starting to feel like Dak Prescott is finally fed up with Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys ‘circus', tell us why it's unfair to say that Dak needs to make the Super Bowl in order to justify getting a massive contract extension and explain how Jerod Mayo's handling of the New England Patriots' QB1 situation could backfire on him. Plus, former NFL MVP running back Shaun Alexander swings by to discuss ‘The Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year' award in college football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with which team will be the 'worst to first' team of 2024.  Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brand, Akbar Gbajabiamila, and Tom Pelissero explain why the Bengals and Chargers are the most likely candidates.  Plus, NFL MVP Shaun Alexander drops by to talk about his College Watchlist of College Football Freshmen, plus the excitement over the start of the NFL season.   The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross is joined by former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander to discuss his NFL career, being on the cover of Madden, the differences between playing at Alabama and the NFL, and so much more! Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS for a sign up bonus up to $1,000 Connect with the Pod Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become A Patron - https://www.patreon.com/RTMedia Podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerPod Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosstuckerpod/ Ross Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerNFL Ross Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosstuckernfl/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlin and Joe debate if Patrick Mahomes has anything to prove in Super Bowl LVIII against the 49ers. Plus, 2005 NFL MVP Shaun Alexander tells us what impresses him about Christian McCaffrey's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlin and Joe debate if Patrick Mahomes has anything to prove in Super Bowl LVIII against the 49ers. Plus, 2005 NFL MVP Shaun Alexander tells us what impresses him about Christian McCaffrey's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug is joined by former 49ers QB and Super Bowl winner Steve Young, discusses the possibility that Andy Reid could walk away following a Chiefs win in the Super Bowl, Former Seahawks RB and NFL MVP Shaun Alexander joins the show, The Press, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Carroll, Nick Saban and Bill Belichick are all no longer their teams' head coaches. Super Bowl Champion Robert Turbin, and 2005 NFL MVP Shaun Alexander join to react to all of the news of the day. Plus, the most UnSportsmanLike moment of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Carroll, Nick Saban and Bill Belichick are all no longer their teams' head coaches. Super Bowl Champion Robert Turbin, and 2005 NFL MVP Shaun Alexander join to react to all of the news of the day. Plus, the most UnSportsmanLike moment of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Carroll, Nick Saban and Bill Belichick are all no longer their teams' head coaches. Super Bowl Champion Robert Turbin, and 2005 NFL MVP Shaun Alexander join to react to all of the news of the day. Plus, the most UnSportsmanLike moment of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Carroll, Nick Saban and Bill Belichick are all no longer their teams' head coaches. Super Bowl Champion Robert Turbin, and 2005 NFL MVP Shaun Alexander join to react to all of the news of the day. Plus, the most UnSportsmanLike moment of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Carroll, Nick Saban and Bill Belichick are all no longer their teams' head coaches. Super Bowl Champion Robert Turbin, and 2005 NFL MVP Shaun Alexander join to react to all of the news of the day. Plus, the most UnSportsmanLike moment of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Rob make their official 2023 NFL season-long predictions and provide up-to-the-minute analysis of the Kansas City Chiefs vs the Detroit Lions NFL season opener. Plus, former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander swings by to discuss why the running back position has become devalued in the NFL, his expectations for Russell Wilson in Denver, the Shaun Alexander Freshman Player of the Year award and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Rob make their official 2023 NFL season-long predictions and debate whether Joe Burrow ‘wimped out' when he accepted a record-setting (but not fully-guaranteed) contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals. Plus, former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander swings by to discuss why the running back position has become devalued in the NFL, his expectations for Russell Wilson in Denver, the Shaun Alexander Freshman Player of the Year award and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with the fans who should be most excited headed into Week One.  Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Mike Garafolo, and Super Bowl Champion Jason McCourty welcome former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander to talk Seahawks and what happens with Russell Wilson.  Adam Rank gives his 'Rockstar' fantasy picks.  Plus, Kyle and Jamie give trust scales for Brock Purdy and Justin Fields.  The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support the show https://www.upongame.network/ Shaun Alexander went to Boone County High School in Florence Kentucky, Shaun was touted by ESPN as the #1 football player in the country. Following high school, Shaun attended The University of Alabama, where he later became an All-American. After being drafted in the 1st round by the Seattle Seahawks in 2000, Shaun went on to have a historic NFL career where he set numerous Seattle Seahawks Rushing Records and won the 2005 NFL MVP. BUT NO HALL OF FAME!!!! We dive into that and more!!!! UP On GAME Presents Conversations With A Legend. LaVar Arrington is sitting down with the best from the field, the stage, and beyond. These are intimate conversations and storytelling with legendary humans about their lives and successful careers. In this episode, LaVar Arrington talks with 2005 NFL MVP Shaun Alexander Subscribe/Rate/Review to Up On Game Presents on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! WATCH FULL EPISODES ON THE UP ON GAME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNEL JUST SEARCH UP ON GAME NETWORK ============ SOCIAL MEDIA ============ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/lavararrington ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/iAM_JoshJacobs ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/UpOnGameNetwork ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/paceomatic ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upongamenet... ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam_joshjac... ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paceomatic_ ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uognetwork ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaceSkillGames POWERED BY PACE-O-MATIC https://www.paceomatic.com/ Support the show https://www.upongame.network/ #upongame #2pros #fsrweekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support the show https://www.upongame.network/ Shaun Alexander went to Boone County High School in Florence Kentucky, Shaun was touted by ESPN as the #1 football player in the country. Following high school, Shaun attended The University of Alabama, where he later became an All-American. After being drafted in the 1st round by the Seattle Seahawks in 2000, Shaun went on to have a historic NFL career where he set numerous Seattle Seahawks Rushing Records and won the 2005 NFL MVP. BUT NO HALL OF FAME!!!! We dive into that and more!!!! UP On GAME Presents Conversations With A Legend. LaVar Arrington is sitting down with the best from the field, the stage, and beyond. These are intimate conversations and storytelling with legendary humans about their lives and successful careers. In this episode, LaVar Arrington talks with 2005 NFL MVP Shaun Alexander Subscribe/Rate/Review to Up On Game Presents on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! WATCH FULL EPISODES ON THE UP ON GAME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNEL JUST SEARCH UP ON GAME NETWORK ============ SOCIAL MEDIA ============ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/lavararrington ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/iAM_JoshJacobs ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/UpOnGameNetwork ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/paceomatic ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upongamenet... ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam_joshjac... ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paceomatic_ ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uognetwork ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaceSkillGames POWERED BY PACE-O-MATIC https://www.paceomatic.com/ Support the show https://www.upongame.network/ #upongame #2pros #fsrweekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support the show https://www.upongame.network/ Shaun Alexander went to Boone County High School in Florence Kentucky, Shaun was touted by ESPN as the #1 football player in the country. Following high school, Shaun attended The University of Alabama, where he later became an All-American. After being drafted in the 1st round by the Seattle Seahawks in 2000, Shaun went on to have a historic NFL career where he set numerous Seattle Seahawks Rushing Records and won the 2005 NFL MVP. BUT NO HALL OF FAME!!!! We dive into that and more!!!! UP On GAME Presents Conversations With A Legend. LaVar Arrington is sitting down with the best from the field, the stage, and beyond. These are intimate conversations and storytelling with legendary humans about their lives and successful careers. In this episode, LaVar Arrington talks with 2005 NFL MVP Shaun Alexander Subscribe/Rate/Review to Up On Game Presents on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! WATCH FULL EPISODES ON THE UP ON GAME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNEL JUST SEARCH UP ON GAME NETWORK ============ SOCIAL MEDIA ============ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/lavararrington ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/iAM_JoshJacobs ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/UpOnGameNetwork ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/paceomatic ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upongamenet... ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam_joshjac... ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paceomatic_ ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uognetwork ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaceSkillGames POWERED BY PACE-O-MATIC https://www.paceomatic.com/ Support the show https://www.upongame.network/ #upongame #2pros #fsrweekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support the show https://www.upongame.network/ Shaun Alexander went to Boone County High School in Florence Kentucky, Shaun was touted by ESPN as the #1 football player in the country. Following high school, Shaun attended The University of Alabama, where he later became an All-American. After being drafted in the 1st round by the Seattle Seahawks in 2000, Shaun went on to have a historic NFL career where he set numerous Seattle Seahawks Rushing Records and won the 2005 NFL MVP. BUT NO HALL OF FAME!!!! We dive into that and more!!!! UP On GAME Presents Conversations With A Legend. LaVar Arrington is sitting down with the best from the field, the stage, and beyond. These are intimate conversations and storytelling with legendary humans about their lives and successful careers. In this episode, LaVar Arrington talks with 2005 NFL MVP Shaun Alexander Subscribe/Rate/Review to Up On Game Presents on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! WATCH FULL EPISODES ON THE UP ON GAME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNEL JUST SEARCH UP ON GAME NETWORK ============ SOCIAL MEDIA ============ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/lavararrington ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/iAM_JoshJacobs ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/UpOnGameNetwork ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/paceomatic ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upongamenet... ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam_joshjac... ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paceomatic_ ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uognetwork ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaceSkillGames POWERED BY PACE-O-MATIC https://www.paceomatic.com/ Support the show https://www.upongame.network/ #upongame #2pros #fsrweekend Support the show: https://www.upongame.network/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Mickey chat with former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander, and dive into the Titans coaching staff changes, including hiring Tim Kelly as OC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steelers star T.J. Watt, Lions quarterback Jared Goff, 2005 NFL MVP Shaun Alexander and former NFL linebacker Dhani Jones join host Rob Maaddi in a special Radio Row episode kicking off Super Bowl week.       

Chris and Rob discuss the latest surrounding Kyrie Irving and wonder aloud how much more the Brooklyn Nets will put up with before they release him outright, make their official Breeder's Cup predictions and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, former NFL MVP and 3x Pro Bowl running back Shaun Alexander swings by to discuss his impressive collegiate career, what went wrong for Russell Wilson in Seattle, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2005, Shaun Alexander was the NFL's MVP.  But the man has accomplished so much.  He and his wife have had 12 children, and he tells Michele about the heartbreak of losing one to SIDS.  But what he's doing professionally now is an inspiration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, Colts vice chairman and co-owner Kalen Jackson and 2005 NFL MVP Shaun Alexander join host Rob Maaddi. Irsay and Jackson talk about the Colts leading the charge for mental wellness with the team's "Kicking the Stigma" initiative. Alexander discusses being inducted into the Seattle Seahawks "Ring of Honor" and creating a professional leadership program for NFL and college athletes.   

In 2005, Shaun Alexander was the NFL's MVP.  But the man has accomplished so much.  He and his wife have had 12 children, and he tells Michele about the heartbreak of losing one to SIDS.  But what he's doing professionally now is an inspiration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason gets the party started by discussing Dwyane Wade's assertion that the NBA Mount Rushmore should be expanded to five players to include Steph Curry. If the Mount Rushmore is based on a player's impact on the game of basketball, and not necessarily championships or who we determined to be the all-time best players, then Steph certainly has a case. However, are we sure he's more impactful in the modern era than guys like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and LeBron James? That's the problem with exercises like this; you can only keep 4 guys, and unfortunately, Curry probably doesn't make the cut. Later, former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander swings by to discuss the joy he gets from being a father of 12, his upcoming Fatherhood Festival event this weekend in Canton, why he hasn't allowed his boys to play tackle football yet, his time as a league MVP with the Seattle Seahawks, why he views Jonathan Taylor, Nick Chubb, Dalvin Cook and Derrick Henry as a cut above the other running backs in the NFL, and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2005 NFL MVP Shaun Alexander talks about what being a disciple means to him and Rob and Remy discuss recharging spiritually.

Shaun Alexander is a former NFL running back with the Seattle Seahawks who was the 2005 NFL MVP. He joined Jason Romano on Radio Row at Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles, CA to talk faith, discipleship, his 2005 season and his work with Cafe Momentum.  Looking for a great gift idea? Order our new devotional book: "The Increase 52 Week Devotional: Inspiring Stories of Faith from the World of Pro Sports." 

Chris and Rob get into a heated debate about whether or not LeBron James was out of line for publicly saying that the Los Angeles Lakers don't have enough to win an NBA Championship, tell us why the Brooklyn Nets would be making a mistake if they trade James Harden ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander swings by to share his thoughts on Pete Carroll's decision to throw the ball at the goal line late in Super Bowl 49, the evolution of the running back position, his Pro Football Hall of Fame candidacy, the work he's doing with Cafe Momentum, and much more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Chris and Rob get into a heated debate about whether or not it's insulting to Joe Burrow to compare him in Year 2 to Tom Brady in Year 2, and explain why a Super Bowl victory won't do anything to enhance Aaron Donald's legacy. Plus, former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander swings by to share his thoughts on Pete Carroll's decision to throw the ball at the goal line late in Super Bowl 49, the evolution of the running back position, his Pro Football Hall of Fame candidacy, the work he's doing with Cafe Momentum, and much more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

2005 NFL MVP Shaun Alexander, 3-time Super Bowl champion offensive lineman Mark Schlereth and Colts vice chair/owner Kalen Jackson join host Rob Maaddi on another special Super Bowl episode. Alexander chats about his 28-touchdown season, playing in the Super Bowl and more. Schlereth breaks down the linemen for the Bengals and Rams. Jackson talks about hte Irsay Family's "Kicking the Stigma" mental health initiative. Also, pilot Steve Hilton, who will lead a five-plane formation for the flyover before kickoff Sunday, explains the process and shares a special announcement about his career. 

Hey everybody, I'm Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work In Sports podcast Back in the early 2000s, which seems like yesterday, but in our fast-moving world was actually, like, 100 years ago,  I was the executive producer for a TV show featuring NFL MVP Shaun Alexander.  Shaun is an incredible dude, and I loved working with him, but that's not why I brought this up. I bring this up just to show how much things have changed in the last 15 years. Back then, athletes had very few channels to share their personal stories, their point of view, their personality or perspective. Just a few of the top stars would have their own TV show, like Shaun, others may have weekly segments on sports radio, or maybe work with a local sports reporter for a newspaper feature. Most everything from a personal branding perspective worked through the media.   And then it all changed. Social media played a huge role – players could now voice their own stories, share their own vision, create their own videos – and have a channel to distribute them.  But even more than social media as a tool – there was also a shift in attitude, utilization of the leverage players have, of the demand THEY create. Many in the media call this the player entitlement era, where they now call the shots. The athletes make the demands and they have shifted the leverage of every negotiation. I find that term kind of insulting, player entitlement. The word entitlement gives it a negative connotation, like how dare they express themselves or want for themselves, or demand for themselves.  Entitlement to me has a connotation of being something that isn't deserved, like a child acting like they should get the toy because they want it. It is their prerogative.  In the instance of elite athletes, they are the product, they are the brand, they have every right in the world to express themselves, brand themselves, leverage themselves, for their betterment. And they are doing exactly that.  Sites like the Players Tribune give all players a voice to share the world through their eyes. More and more athletes are creating videos, negotiating deals, creating documentaries and building a huge personal brand – even college student-athletes will soon begin to profit off of their names, images, and likeness.  Alas, the players don't all go it alone. They often look for trusted advisors, creative visionaries who can enhance their portfolio and build their reach beyond what they imagined was possible. One such visionary is today's guest – Rashida Gayle, founder of Twenty Six marketing agency, a boutique full-service marketing agency servicing best in class talent [in sports and entertainment]. They maximize brand opportunities through smart marketing initiatives. Rashida works with stars, like MLS MVP Josef Martinez, NFL Running back Devonta Freeman, N'Keal Harry of the New England Patriots, Justice Hill and Miles Boykin of the Baltimore Ravens, and many others. Time to find out how she got where she is today, and where she sees the world of marketing heading — here's Rashida Gayle.  A quick caveat, when we first recorded this interview, Rashida was the Director of Talent Marketing at GSE Worldwide – she's only recently started up her own agency and it is really exciting to watch her grow –  Here's Rashida…

The Work in Sports podcast is brought to you by EMPOWRD This is the most important election of our time. And let's be honest, voting during a pandemic is a little confusing right now. There is so much misinformation out there aimed toward making you believe your vote doesn't matter  Well, your vote does matter.   Voting is the most important responsibility of citizens. Don't give up that power or that right! Get engaged, informed & ready to vote - all with ONE app.  You know who is engaged, informed and ready to vote with EMPOWRD -  Trey Flowers,  Detroit Lions Whitney Mercilus, Houston Texans Justin Reid, Houston Texans Anfernee Simons, Portland Trailblazers  All of these top athletes are out there supporting this great app that will make it easier for you to get all the information you need to vote!  Download the app today at EMPOWRD.com  Alright - let's start the countdown… Hey everybody, I'm Brian Clapp, VP of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast. There are many attributes and traits that intrigue me about professional athletes. Throughout my career in the sports media I've often found myself interviewing pro athletes and thinking to myself, what makes them different? I worked hand in hand with NFL MVP Shaun Alexander for a few years and kept asking him questions, probing at his background his development as an athlete, his experience being the absolute best every phase of his life… I asked so many questions I think he got annoyed with me  No that's not true, Shaun is one of the kindest, most gracious athletes you could ever encounter.  You see, I'm one of those people that looks for patterns. Is it where they grew up? how early they started training? Is it a passion that is born within that can't be controlled only fostered? Is it purely size and speed? Game intelligence and instincts? I'd ask Shaun specific questions like, how did you know to cut that direction on a play -- that didn't look like it was open at all?! and he'd go into a complex discussion of the blocking scheme, but eventually admit, instincts take over. So is that it? Is it born from within?  This would go round and round and round and round. Finally one day, two years into our friendship - he gave me the answer.  As he would explain it -- The baseline qualification is that you have the elite athletic combination -  fast, strong, size, weight...that gets you to college. It doesn't get you beyond that.  To get to the pro's and potentially elite level, long, award-winning, triumphant career, requires elite competitiveness. The belief that you need to outwork, outsmart, and out manuever everyone else.  That when you line up to play, you raise your ability to an entirely new level. That when your season is done, all you can think about is how you will improve for the next turn. This style of competitiveness cozy's up, very close, to obsession. Nothing else matters but competing. This is also why so many elite players struggle with mental health issues during their playing days -- not being quite elite enough, not handling the pressure well enough, not having enough outlets for their anguish.  Imagine being this hardwired to compete on everything, and then having a day where your body just can't do it anymore. In 2005 Shaun ran for 1880 yards and 27 touchdowns - he won the league MVP award. In 2008, just three years later  he carried that ball 11 times for the Washington Football Team  and was released. He was 31 years old.  What do you do with all that competitiveness when your body just can't do it anymore? How do you transition to a different life and world. The world literally sees you different. YOu couldn't walk down the street without being mobbed before, now you walk down the street and people wonder quietly...is that...nah, can't be.  This mental adjustment, this transition, is just another obstacle in the journey of being...

Hi everybody, I'm Brian Clapp VP of Content and Engaged learning at WorkInSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast.Back in the early 2000s, which seems like yesterday, but in our fast-moving world was actually, like, 100 years ago,  I was the executive producer for a TV show featuring NFL MVP Shaun Alexander. Shaun is an incredible dude, and I loved working with him, but that's not why I brought this up. I bring this up just to show how much things have changed in the last 15 years.Back then, athletes had very few channels to share their personal stories, their point of view, their personality or perspective. Just a few of the top stars would have their own TV show, like Shaun, others may have weekly segments on sports radio, or maybe work with a local sports reporter for a newspaper feature.Most everything from a personal branding perspective worked through the media.  And then it all changed.Social media played a huge role - players could now voice their own stories, share their own vision, create their own videos - and have a channel to distribute them. But even more than social media as a tool - there was also a shift in attitude, utilization of the leverage players have, of the demand THEY create. Many in the media call this the player entitlement era, where they now call the shots. The athletes make the demands and they have shifted the leverage of every negotiation.I find that term kind of insulting, player entitlement. The word entitlement gives it a negative connotation, like how dare they express themselves or want for themselves, or demand for themselves. Entitlement to me has a connotation of being something that isn't deserved, like a child acting like they should get the toy because they want it. It is their prerogative. In the instance of elite athletes, they are the product, they are the brand, they have every right in the world to express themselves, brand themselves, leverage themselves, for their betterment.And they are doing exactly that. Sites like the Players Tribune give all players a voice to share the world through their eyes. More and more athletes are creating videos, negotiating deals, creating documentaries and building a huge personal brand. Alas, the players don't all go it alone. They often look for trusted advisors, creative visionaries who can enhance their portfolio and build their reach beyond what they imagined was possible.One such visionary is today's guest - Rashida Gayle, Director of Talent Marketing with GSE Worldwide, a fully integrated talent representation, and sports marketing agency. Rashida works with stars, like MLS MVP Josef Martinez, Atlanta Falcons Running back Devonta Freeman and rookies Justice Hill of the Baltimore Ravens and 49ers WR Deebo Samuel. Time to find out how she got where she is today, and where she sees the world of marketing heading -- here's Rashida Gayle. Questions for Rashida Gayle, Director of Talent Marketing GSE Worldwide1: I read an article where you were asked about breaking into the sports industry and if it's been a smooth road for you – you responded “Absolutely not” – lets dig into that, because it is extremely hard and there are a ton of people that love sports and want to work with athletes – so take us back to the beginning, how did you break-in?2: I saw one background piece on you that said “Gayle credits her upbringing for enabling her to see the bigger picture in life” – can you explain?3: Your background and experience aren't just in marketing - it's public relations, community relations, event production, negotiation, finance – how important is versatility in the sports industry, and how did you learn all of these disparate skills?4: Your work is in a relationship side of the industry, the athletes you approach and recruit have to trust you to work with you. How do you build that trust and get them to sign on?5: What is your approach to developing a marketing strategy for the athletes you work with - I imagine each case is...

Being a coach means you are always in the public eye, but rarely understood. Dr. Amy Giddings from Temple University joins the Work in Sports podcast this week to discuss the unknown world of being a coach.Hi everybody, I'm Brian Clapp Director of Content for WorkinSports.com and this is the Work in Sports podcast…There is something magical about coaching. From dad's coaching their daughter's soccer team (ahem that may be me) to Bill Belichick leading the charge to multiple super bowls… we can all watch, judge, admire or hate the coaches we are surrounded by in our daily sports life.It makes this career unique. No one watches and judges an accountant on their work. The public at large doesn't question the decision making of a mid-level manager at the local insurance company. Coaching at every level is an inherently vulnerable position where you will be umpired by parents, fans and media members on the daily.  The first couple of years I started working in the sports industry, in a way, I hated to talk to regular people, in regular industries about sports. It was frustrating. Everyone has an opinion on sports, everyone thinks they are an expert, everyone who watches SportsCenter or listens to some overdramatized debate show has an attitude about their sports knowledge.When people found out I worked in the sports industry, they'd always try to quiz me or throw out some random fact that they knew and I didn't. It was frustrating as hell.It exasperated me because early in my career I definitely looked down on people, just being honest here. I looked at them and thought…you think you know stuff? I have access to the greatest reporters in the land, I speak with coaches, I hang out with players, NFL MVP Shaun Alexander is on my speed dial! How dare you!But that's the thing about sports in general, the information is so public, that everyone can be an expert on some level. As I got older, I cared less and less about who is the smartest in the land, but you get my vibe here.Always being tested, questioned, and prodded by armchair experts can be irritating.Coaching is even worse.There are more subtleties and dynamics to coaching than just X's and O's and substitution patterns, game plans and rotations – but everyone thinks they are an expert. When I used to sit and chat with coaches who were analysts with our network, you'd be amazed at the depth of knowledge they have and how they seem like savants in their sport.And yet - we all sit in a bar stools judging every move as is we have a vision into the future that they don't.This isn't to say fans and parents and media can't have opinions or judge the coaches they watch perform - that's part of the gig and every coach knows it - but it does mean sometimes we should all listen more than we judge. Coaching is an art form, a fascinating one at that, which is why I wanted to have Dr. Amy Giddings from Temple University on the show. Her research into the dynamics of coaching is fascinating and represents a chance for us all to listen and learn...Questions for Dr. Amy Giddings, Temple University1: I'm really excited for this conversation because your research and background goes deep into aspects of coaching, not only as a career but as it relates to gender and the needs of today's athletes… but before we get into that, let's dive into your background a bit.You went from undergrad at the University of Dayton, right into your Masters at Temple and then your Ph.D. at Temple and now you teach at Temple – did you always know your future was in higher education and why this path?2: I've always believed student-athletes make great employees – they are disciplined, competitive, have strong time management – you competed as a student-athlete at the Div 1 level, do you think it helped prepare you for the real world ahead?3: You also had a lot of firsthand experience with coaches, you became a coach yourself, and much of your research in academia is in this direction as well – why the fascinating...

This week we are joined by former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander. During the segment I'm convinced we discuss coaches building a culture, LeBron not needing to play with another star, and "Roundball Rock" returning to TV. During "UNPACK this" Bryce shares some thoughts after he heard Jim Harbaugh speak at an event. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.