Winning Career Moves

Football NFL Players who successfully transitioned from the playing field to the boardroom

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§ Current Profession and Position Title:


Questions About Your "Football Success"

When and why did you get into football?

What motivated you to compete for as many years as you did in football?

What are some of your most memorable moments playing (in high school, college, and professionally)?

What are you most proud of about your playing career (high school, college, professionally)?

Who played a significant role in your success over the years? Why?

Why do you think you made it to the pro level, when so many who want to, and are talented enough, do not?

Why did you play for as many years as you did?

Do you miss playing professional football?

Do you have any regrets from your playing days?


Questions about you "Leaving Football Behind"

Describe why you were released (or retired) and explain how you were released (or retired)?

What are some specific examples of discussions you had with people in your life regarding your release (i.e., general manager, coach, teammates, family members, etc)?

Tell me how you felt when you were told you were being released (or decided to retire)?

What did you do the day following your final day as a professional football player?

How did your family and friends react to your release?

What impressed you about how your release was handled? What disappointed you?

How did it feel when you left the locker room for the last time as a player?


Questions about "Your Transition"

Who played a significant role in helping you deal with any emotions after leaving football?

When you left the game, who supported you? How did they support you?

Would you describe your transition from football easy or hard? Why or why not?

What actions or activities helped you make the transition?

What jobs did you have post football?

What surprised you about life/work outside the league?

What did you think about during "tough times" to get you through the transition?

How long did it take you to get excited about a career or meaningful work outside of the NFL?

How long did it take for you to associate yourself as more of a career professional verses being a football player?

What motivated you to succeed off the field, as you did on the field?

Why do you think some players make a positive transition, and others do not?

Do you know any other players (former NFL, or other professional athletes), who made it big outside of the game?

Why do you think they made it and leveraged their athletic skills and success, when others do not?

Think of players who did not make the transition. Why didn't they make it?

What do you think are some keys to making it outside of professional sports?

If I was observing an ex-player who was behaving in a way that demonstrated they were proactively managing their transition, what would I see?

What is your advice for future NFL players in college and high school, relative to a transition that is inevitable?


Questions about "Your Current Career Success"

(How long have you been in this line of work)

34. Why does being a ____________ make sense for you personally?

35. What do you like about what you do?

36. What is a typical day like? Describe your daily responsibilities

37. What is the know how / certifications/ academic requirements required to be a __________?

38. What are the important skills required to be a __________?

39. What are the qualities that ensure success in your profession?

40. What is the most satisfying part of your job?

41. How much does someone make in your profession (entry level range, middle)range, the top potential range)?

42. What are you most proud of in your off the field accomplishments?

43. What are you professional goals for the future?

44. For a transitioning player interested in your career area/profession, how would you suggest they get started to learn more about the qualifications and opportunities in your field?


Closing Questions "Giving Back & Life Success"

45. Are you involved in any community or nonprofit associations? What is the level of your involvement or commitment?

46. Is there any type of charitable work or family involvement that you are proud of and would like to share?

47. What is your definition of success?

48. What general life lesson(s) did you learn through football? What legacy would you like to know you left in the world (either from the playing field, off the field, or both)?

49. Do you have any favorite stories or quotes that helped you through your transition, and motivated you through the tough times. Any final words of wisdom explaining why athletes should prepare for transition during, and not after their football career?urrent

50. Is there anything else you would like reflected in our book about your personal story and your success outside of football that you think would be helpful to other athletes making the transition?

51. Is there anything we did not ask you that we should have? How would you answer that?


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