On today’s episode Clifford Taylor IV shares his journey from observing game play to becoming a college walk-on for the University of Florida and how his ability to find new opportunities helped him build a successful social media platform. Listen in as Clifford and I discuss having the mindset to look for new opportunities, taking your shot, and finding success in unexpected ways. Clifford also shares how he built his audience of 30,000 followers on Tik Tok and the importance of establishing yo...
Mar 17, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 174
Today D’Juan Woods shares his journey of growing up as a competitive athlete to find success in the NFL only to face an injury that changed his entire perspective on success and life. Listen in and D’Juan and I discuss the importance of having a team-focused mindset, showing up every day wanting to win, and how he turned his “losses into lessons” by creating a business that aligned with his mission of helping others through injury and adversity. About D’Juan Woods: D'Juan Woods is a retired NFL ...
Mar 14, 2022•33 min•Season 3Ep. 173
On today’s episode former college athlete Donovan Carter shares how sports conditioning prepared his work ethic, patience, and mindset to transition into acting. Listen in as Donovan and I discuss his decision process choosing a college as a student athlete, how he stayed adaptable and focused on the field, and how he plans to continue building on his success. About Donovan Carter: Donovan Carter is a college football player turned actor who played Vernon Littlefield on HBO's Ballers. Donovan pl...
Mar 10, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 172
Today Elijah Molden shares how he navigated post-pandemic football and focused on making connections that were difficult when not face-to-face. During our conversation, Elijah shares how he gains experience in various roles on the field and creates a foundation for NFL success. He also shares how he navigates his career while learning from his father and why he’s learned that “sometimes the best advice is no advice at all.” About Elijah Molden: Elijah Molden is an NFL cornerback who currently pl...
Mar 07, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 171
How wide does the vision for your legacy go? Jordan Bush motivated himself to a life beyond being the “hometown hero” to focus on changing the lives and performances of professional athletes. Listen in as Jordan and I break down the most important things he’s learned about consistency, creating a routine, and refining performance down to the detail. Jordan also discusses the advantages of training on campus as a team, how high school kids are being prepared for college programs, and how House of...
Mar 03, 2022•33 min•Season 3Ep. 170
There are several training and mindset strategies that are universal as an athlete and a business person. This former NFL week wide receiver Bernard Berrian shares how he identified and mastered the mindset strategies from his training days and converted them into sound business strategy. Listen in as Bernard and I discuss the true long-term goal of being a professional athlete, his best advice for student-athletes choosing a college, and how constant change keeps you competitive. About Bernard ...
Feb 28, 2022•33 min•Season 3Ep. 169
Creating a sustainable brand begins with building a platform. This week creator of the viral “Griddy dance,” Allen “Griddy” Davis shares how he maintains his network, his content, and his confidence by setting and achieving goals. Listen in as Griddy and I discuss how to face criticism, seeing your work influence an industry, and what it takes to find and take advantage of opportunities as a sustainable online influencer. About Allen "Griddy" Davis: Allen "Griddy" Davis is a social media phenom ...
Feb 24, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 168
Staying committed to your purpose is critical for long-term success. This week the former NFL cornerback and current high school coach Pat Surtain reveals how he mentors and supports his players to prepare them for the world of professional sports. Listen in as Pat and I discuss why you should look for outside support from your team to accomplish goals, how a team bond on the field can differ from corporate relationships, and how Pat stayed competitive and extended his time in the NFL. About Pat...
Feb 21, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 167
What’s the secret to standing out? Javier Arenas says it’s all about the fundamentals. This week the former NFL cornerback shares how perseverance and consistency created habits that carried him from the football field to real-life success. Javier reveals how each coach impacted his career in different ways and how he stayed focused on differentiation to stay competitive. Join Javier and me as we explore his transition to the NFL, the art of time management, and his views on finding a “secret sa...
Feb 17, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 166
Welcome back to Season 3 of Move the Ball. This year we’re focused on the insights and strategies you need to build your brand, grow your network, and create a legacy that moves you across the goal line. Our lineup includes record-breaking athletes, viral internet sensations, and business executives who are all ready to share the same mindset and business strategies that move them forward every day. In this episode I’m sharing a few tips for how to calibrate your thoughts for a winning year as w...
Feb 14, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 164
Is a personal brand built on actions or results? This week pro athlete and coach Pepper Johnson shares the stories that have built his reputation and created a legacy of success. Join me and Pepper as we discuss the childhood story that sealed his identity as “Pepper” Johnson, how he created a reputation for intimidation and playing hard on the field, the coaching styles that inspired him to “earn his belts,” and what it’s like to win the Super Bowl as a coach and a player. Pepper also explores ...
Feb 14, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 165
Today Jen shares profound insights from the season 2 athletes, trainers, and coaches of the Move the Ball® podcast. Listen in as Jen discusses key takeaways from conversations about performing on and off the field, learning from mentors, and being successful beyond the game. Jen also explores what’s next for Move the Ball® and what to look forward to in 2022. Be sure to stay connected with Jen and learn how you can continue to Move the Ball®, even in the off-season. The third season of the podca...
Oct 28, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 163
On today’s episode Brenden Clinton shares how consistency and focus have helped him grow his online brand and share his passion of football with the world. Listen in as Jen and Brenden discuss how the discipline he learned as an athlete has helped him grow a successful business today, how to deal with the negativity that comes with growing a brand, and where Brenden gets his ideas and material for consistent content. Brenden Clinton, aka Mr. Go 30, is a former college football player who is curr...
Oct 25, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 162
Today Adam Bennett discusses his journey from athlete to business leader and how he tailored his career to match his passion for sports and athletics. Listen in as Adam and Jen discuss the mental toughness of competitive sports, how that mentality serves you in the business world, and how to identify your own passion and follow them to create a career you love. Adam Bennett is a former NHL player who has over 20 years of business acumen in sports, recreation, management & finance. Adam was a...
Oct 21, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 161
On this episode Tony Casillas shares how the lessons he learned through facing adversity as an athlete led to taking bigger risks with greater results. Listen in as Jen and Tony discuss seeking out opportunities to be uncomfortable, how to adapt to new leadership quickly, being part of a Super Bowl team, and the advice from one coach that convinced him to focus on the details both on and off the field to ensur success. Tony Casillas is a retired NLF Defensive Tackle and 2x Super Bowl Champion (S...
Oct 18, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 160
This week Patrick “Diddy” Robertson shares show he applied discipline and adaptability off the field to build a business focused on training technique. Listen in as Jen and Patrick discuss staying accountable in everyday life, preparing for success in the off season, and the questions you should consider before starting your own sports industry business. Patrick "Diddy" Robertson is a former wide receiver who played college football at Murray State University and he played professional football ...
Oct 14, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 159
Whether you are a pro athlete or an all-star player in the game, we all need coaches and trainers to help us advance and move the ball on and off the field. This episode features trainer Les Spellman who discusses how a life-changing injury inspired him to study the science and process behind human speed and help others move at their full potential. Les Spellman is the founder of Spellman Performance. Known as one of America’s elite speed performance coaches, training NFL and US Rugby players, O...
Oct 11, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 158
Whether you are a pro athlete or an all-star player in the game, we all need coaches and trainers to help us advance and move the ball on and off the field. This episode features trainer Ken Anio Jr. and explores how he built his client base by focusing on relationships over transactions, and how why he’s so passionate about helping his clients dominate the three phases of the game. Ken Anio Jr. is a former football player who played college football at Grambling State University from 2005 to 20...
Oct 08, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 157
Whether you are a pro athlete or an all-star player in the game, we all need coaches and trainers to help us advance and move the ball on and off the field. This episode features trainer Jay Sutaria as he shares how a desire to become a “Jack of All Trades” in the sports performance space blossomed into an entrepreneurial endeavor. Jay shares the importance of making yourself accessible and investing time and energy into your network. Jay Sutaria is a performance trainer and founder of STF Houst...
Oct 07, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 156
Whether you are a pro athlete or an all-star player in the game, we all need coaches and trainers to help us advance and move the ball on and off the field. This episode features trainer Drew Johnson shares how his time as a quarterback taught him valuable lessons that support his training business and keep him competitive on and off the field. Drew shares how to stay ahead of the game, creating relationships and generating business from referrals, and how to handle dropping the ball in everyday...
Oct 06, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 155
Whether you are a pro athlete or an all-star player in the game, we all need coaches and trainers to help us advance and move the ball on and off the field. This episode features trainer Rischad Whitfield shares the impact of building family bonds through professional sports, how “playing reckless” in high school impacts future injury, and how repetition is the fastest path to mastery. Rischad Whitfield is a performance trainer who turned his passion for football into a career as a top football ...
Oct 05, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 154
Whether you are a pro athlete or an all-star player in the game, we all need coaches and trainers to help us advance and move the ball on and off the field. This episode features trainer Kerry Neal and explores how networking and discipline allowed him to build a profitable training business during the pandemic. Kerry discusses creating a business plan, preparing to pivot, and how collaboration is the key to success. Kerry Neal is a former NFL linebacker who is currently a sports performance coa...
Oct 04, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 153
Whether you are a pro athlete or an all-star player in the game, we all need coaches and trainers to help us advance and move the ball on and off the field. This episode features trainer Gary Scheffler as he shares the ways that modern day training impacts natural human movement. Listen in as we discuss preventing injury, creating training methods based on natural human movement, and how basic methods can apply to multiple sports and circumstances. Gary Scheffler is the founder of GLS Training a...
Oct 01, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 152
Whether you are a pro athlete or an all-star player in the game, we all need coaches and trainers to help us advance and move the ball on and off the field. This episode features trainer Christian White and explores the importance of commitment and consistency, how a sports injury inspired his current passion for helping athletes, and why his training focuses on preparing for the worst to show up as the best. Christian White is the owner of Flight Skillz, which provides Pre-Draft Training, NFL &...
Sep 30, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 151
Whether you are a pro athlete or an all-star player in the game, we all need coaches and trainers to help us advance and move the ball on and off the field. This episode features trainer Derrick Joseph and explores how sports teaches you to never give up the fight, how Derrick learned to stand on his own when opening his business, and the power of referrals and networking when scaling your business. Derrick Joseph is a sports performance trainer and the founder of DeeJoe Fitness. At DeeJoe Fitne...
Sep 29, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 150
Whether you are a pro athlete or an all-star player in the game, we all need coaches and trainers to help us advance and move the ball on and off the field. This episode features trainer Brad Lester and his discussion with Jen about discipline, having the right team around you, and finding life after football. Brad Lester is a former professional football running back who played college football at Auburn. Brad, aka The Speed Genius, currently trains NFL and college running backs, as well as oth...
Sep 28, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 149
Liffort Hobley shares how the right mindset and communication system provide opportunities for growth both on and off the field. Listen in as Liffort and Jen discuss finding and defining your own path for success, why ambition alone does not make you happy, and how the NFL Alumni chapter is creating opportunities to connect and impact within local communities. Liffort also shares his best advice for individuals looking to break into sports administration. Liffort Hobley is a retired American foo...
Sep 27, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 148
Dexter McCluster shares the key lessons he’s learned as he transitioned from high school, college, and professional football into the business world. Listen in as Jen and Dexter discuss creating a strong support system, how to handle overwhelming adversity, and why first, second, and every day impressions matter on and off the field. Dexter is a retired American football running back who played college football for the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). While playing college football, Dexter ...
Sep 23, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 147
Marvin Jones reveals the importance of mentoring and supporting athletes as a coach. Listen in as Jen and Marvin discuss how the NFL is like a corporation, how athletes can stay competitive in their roles, and why it’s important for a team to share a winning mindset. Marvin Jones is a retired professional football player who played middle linebacker in the NFL for 11 seasons. Marvin played college football at Florida State University (FSU) and was drafted in the first round of the 1993 draft (4t...
Sep 20, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 146
Bill Cartwright shares the lessons he learned as he navigated a passion for basketball and turned it into a lifelong career. Listen in as Bill reveals key pieces of advice for college players who are looking to plan for the future, develop their skills, and how to treat professional sports like a job. Bill also shares how he dealt with the pressure of being the nation’s number one high school recruit and how he had to shift his mindset in order to find a professional path after college. Bill Car...
Sep 16, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 145
