51 min
Episode 89: Brandin Bryant: NFL Journeyman and Children’s Book Author #RaisingAthletes
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- Sports
You’re in for a treat!
Brandin Bryant, Nebraska-born NFL professional and mental performance enthusiast, has had to fight for every opportunity in his pro and college football career. He earned a spot at Florida Atlantic after starting his career at Fort Scott Community College. In 2016, Bryant went undrafted, and he’s been fighting to stay in the NFL ever since. He’s been on an NFL practice squad for five of the last seven seasons and walks us through the cutthroat NFL process. He played in the Canadian football League in 2018 and 2019 to try and keep his dream alive.
Kirsten and Brandin talk about a host of subjects dear to #RaisingAthletes podcast hearts:
• Overcoming Adversity
• Making your own Luck
• Inspirational Teachers and Coaches
• Importance of Discipline and Routine
• Reframing Setbacks and Rejections
Brandin shares his wisdom and experience in his debut book, So, You Want to be an Athlete? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQTVKD3N/.
With an 8-year career in professional football and a belief in the power of a growth mindset, Brandin champions the integral role of education in an athlete's journey. He frequently addresses university audiences across the nation, inspiring the next generation of athletes.
Instagram: @el_sacko
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kirsten-jones0/support
You’re in for a treat!
Brandin Bryant, Nebraska-born NFL professional and mental performance enthusiast, has had to fight for every opportunity in his pro and college football career. He earned a spot at Florida Atlantic after starting his career at Fort Scott Community College. In 2016, Bryant went undrafted, and he’s been fighting to stay in the NFL ever since. He’s been on an NFL practice squad for five of the last seven seasons and walks us through the cutthroat NFL process. He played in the Canadian football League in 2018 and 2019 to try and keep his dream alive.
Kirsten and Brandin talk about a host of subjects dear to #RaisingAthletes podcast hearts:
• Overcoming Adversity
• Making your own Luck
• Inspirational Teachers and Coaches
• Importance of Discipline and Routine
• Reframing Setbacks and Rejections
Brandin shares his wisdom and experience in his debut book, So, You Want to be an Athlete? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQTVKD3N/.
With an 8-year career in professional football and a belief in the power of a growth mindset, Brandin champions the integral role of education in an athlete's journey. He frequently addresses university audiences across the nation, inspiring the next generation of athletes.
Instagram: @el_sacko
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kirsten-jones0/support
51 min