Life on the Other Side of Hurt...Terrell Fletcher

10/11/23 • 51 min

Meet Terrell Fletcher – former NFL pro, influential speaker, dedicated philanthropist, and insightful author – as he talks about his thrilling journey from being a young athlete to becoming an NFL star. Get ready to dive into an energizing conversation about sports culture, the highs and lows of competitive sports, and the importance of personal development beyond the football field.
Life after retirement can be a daunting prospect for many athletes. But not for Terrell. He enlightens us with his candid perspectives on coping with the pressures of professional sports and the daunting task of self-discovery. His story is a gripping testament to the necessity of athletes to discover who they are beyond their sports personas and the importance of personal interests after retiring from their sporting careers.
But Terrell's journey hasn't been all touchdowns and victories. The former NFL player also shares his deeply personal journey of overcoming the challenges of divorce, rebuilding his life, and reclaiming his self-worth. Terrell's story of resilience, his love for musicals, and his passion for music certainly strike a chord. Prepare yourself for the inspirational journey of NFL veteran Terell Fletcher, a testimony of strength, resilience, and growth, both on and off the field.
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BIO

Terrell’s professional experience within community and faith help him to challenge marketplace leaders. He coaches executives, businesses owners, sports/entertainers and industry leaders on how to maximize their parts to produce wins in their personal lives, companies and communities. “My desire is for the listeners to connect their head with their heart and produce good products with a purposeful perspective in mind.”

Terrell has eight years of professional football, six years of international missions and youth service along with thirteen years of pastoral/community service and is positioned to be a resounding voice for this generation.

He holds an earned a doctorate in transformational leadership, a master’s degree in religious studies, and a bachelor’s degree of English literature.
Terrell is married (Kavalya Fletcher) and has three children, Kya, Kory and Kingston.

CONTACT/SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram & Twitter - @terrellfletcher
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TerrellFletcherSpeaker
Website - https://www.meetterrell.com/
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The Man, the Vest, the Legend...Coach Jim Tressel

Across the heartland of Ohio, there's no denying the transformative power of Coach Jim Tressel. A man who didn't just carve out football legends, but also shaped life trajectories on and off the green turf. This episode is all about Coach Tressel's unique style and philosophy, infusing him with resilience, faith, and the power to face any 'third and one' moments in his life.
Every risk we take in life is a 'third and one' scenario. A life-changing moment where we either crumble or rise to the occasion. Coach Tressel and I journey through the anatomy of these moments, recounting a time in his life when he was unsure of his personal game plan. This conversation also steers towards unexpected blessings, like his tenure at Youngstown University that granted his wife precious time with her ailing parents.
Finally, we take a detour to discuss Coach Tressel's knack for sweater vests, a style statement that's earned him the endearing nickname, "The Senator". We then pivot towards the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people, a lesson Cameron learned well under Coach Tressel's guidance. The episode wraps up with a peek into Coach Tressel's coaching tree, his legacy carried forward by his proteges. Then, in a heartwarming moment, Coach Tressel shares five songs that resonate deeply with him. So, tune in for this engaging chat that straddles the worlds of football, life, faith, and resilience.
BIO
Coach Tressel went to Youngstown State University in 1986 as head football coach. In 15 years, including six as executive director of Intercollegiate Athletics, YSU appeared in the playoffs 10 times and won four national championships.
In January 2001, Tressel left YSU to become head football coach at Ohio State University. In 10 seasons, he guided the Buckeyes to the 2002 National Championship and seven Big Ten Championships. After leaving Ohio State, Tressel served as executive vice president for Student Success at the University of Akron, and then returned to YSU in 2014 as president.
Among his many honors: Chevrolet National Coach of the Year, the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award, the American Football Coaches Association National Coach of the year. He was inducted into Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2015. At YSU, he received the Heritage Award in 2008 and was inducted into the YSU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2013. He was enshrined into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2015.
Coach Tressel has had extensive involvement in fund raising and philanthropy, including the recent $1 million gift to create the Jim and Ellen Tressel Student Work Opportunity Endowment Fund at YSU.
Coach Tressel and Ellen are the proud parents of four accomplished adults and 2 grandchildren.
Social Media/Contact:
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Email - [email protected]
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Her Unwritten Story...NFL Reporter Brooke Pryor

Join me for an exhilarating conversation with Brooke Pryor, ESPN's NFL Nation team reporter for the Pittsburgh Steelers, where she unveils her path from sports family roots to a career in sports writing, and her passion for narrating the lesser-known narratives in sports. Get a taste of her journey from covering the Kansas City Chiefs to ESPN and finally, to her current assignment with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Hear Brooke's go in-depth into her life-altering health scare that temporarily benched her, the symptoms, the late-night MRI, and finally the diagnosis. Experience the emotions that come with such a major change and how it impacts one's life and career.
Finally, we delve into the life lessons Brooke has drawn from her health scare, the importance of trusting your instincts and speaking up for yourself. The conversation also brings out an intriguing revelation about how the realization of needing help can be a life-turning event. Brooke digs into her favorite music and the emotions they stir within her while also discussing her go-to empowering songs. It's an eye-opening discussion that brings new insights into the life of a sports writer and the importance of perspective and competition. This is a conversation you don't want to miss!
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BIO
Brooke Pryor is ESPN’s NFL Nation team reporter focused on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pryor joined ESPN in September 2019 after covering the Kansas City Chiefs for The Kansas City Star in 2018.

At ESPN, Pryor provides news of the Steelers for ESPN.com, while also appearing on SportsCenter, Get Up, ESPN’s NFL shows and ESPN Radio programs.

In Kansas City, Pryor covered Patrick Mahomes’ meteoric rise to become the league’s reigning MVP, the Chiefs’ overtime demise in the AFC Championship game, the defense’s massive overhaul and Tyreek Hill’s turbulent offseason.

Pryor spent two years covering the University of Oklahoma and Baker Mayfield’s final seasons in Norman at The Oklahoman before moving to the NFL. She led coverage of Mayfield’s Heisman-winning and runner-up seasons and wrote on the epic, high-scoring 2016 meeting between Mayfield and Mahomes in Lubbock, Texas.

Pryor has earned top-10 finishes in the APSE (Associated Press Sports Editors) writing contest, along with top-3 finishes in the Missouri Associated Press Media Editors and Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists writing contests.

A native of Winston-Salem, N.C., Pryor graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in journalism and mass communication. She spent her first two years after graduation covering college sports in Durham, N.C., for The Durham Herald-Sun. She is involved in organizations such as the Association for Women in Sports Media.

CONTACT/SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram & Twitter - @bepryor
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/brookepryorricketson
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