30 min
ep. 1: Jon Williams: Patriots Player Overcomes Adversity, Inspires Young Athletes Peer Into Character®
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Jon Williams has overcome adversity and painful events on and off the field. He wants young athletes to believe they can, too. And, he has advice for how they can do it. The former New England Patriots running back joins Even Field’s Chuck Wilson to share his personal life story, describing family tragedies, school challenges, and a serious injury. And how he was able to achieve goals in his life despite those challenges. For young athletes, parents, and coaches, Jon’s path to the NFL is both insightful and inspiring.
Peer Into Character® features thought-provoking and inspirational stories and observations about character and leadership shared by professional and amateur athletes, coaches, educators, and others.
Peer Into Character and Chuck Wilson on Sports™ podcasts for youth and adults are presentations of Even Field®, a nonprofit organization that promotes integrity, life skills, and leadership through sports.
Even Field founder and series host Chuck Wilson has been recognized as one of the “100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America” by The Institute for International Sport. For complete show notes, a transcript, and information about Even Field's organization, please visit Even Field.
Jon Williams has overcome adversity and painful events on and off the field. He wants young athletes to believe they can, too. And, he has advice for how they can do it. The former New England Patriots running back joins Even Field’s Chuck Wilson to share his personal life story, describing family tragedies, school challenges, and a serious injury. And how he was able to achieve goals in his life despite those challenges. For young athletes, parents, and coaches, Jon’s path to the NFL is both insightful and inspiring.
Peer Into Character® features thought-provoking and inspirational stories and observations about character and leadership shared by professional and amateur athletes, coaches, educators, and others.
Peer Into Character and Chuck Wilson on Sports™ podcasts for youth and adults are presentations of Even Field®, a nonprofit organization that promotes integrity, life skills, and leadership through sports.
Even Field founder and series host Chuck Wilson has been recognized as one of the “100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America” by The Institute for International Sport. For complete show notes, a transcript, and information about Even Field's organization, please visit Even Field.
30 min